Shafter
Oakland
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Popular places to visit

Jack London Square
Shop, dine and stroll to your heart’s content in this waterside square, named after the novelist who spent his childhood here.

University of California, Berkeley
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of California, Berkeley during your trip to Berkeley. Attend a sporting event or discover the beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area.

Oakland Zoo
Watch alligators being fed, ride a train through the Australian outback and see a herd of elephants on the African savannah at this animal park.

Greek Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at Greek Theater during your stay in Berkeley. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.

Berkeley Marina
Explore the waterfront in Berkeley with a trip to Berkeley Marina. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this vibrant area.

Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
Catch an event at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum during your trip to Oakland. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Things to do

Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)

California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)

Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise

San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
Top hotels in Shafter

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Breakfast was delicious, great staff that kept everything moving
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Clean room and bathroom. We also tried the pool and it’s okay. Parking spaces are too tight.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
great view
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Good location, decent room, good staff.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Great location. Nice, older hotel. The concierge, Judi, was very helpful. Only one elevator was working and that just wasn't enough for the amount of guests. Our room was okay; nothing fancy but comfortable. We couldn't get the a/c or heat to move off 68 degrees. The shower was tiny and not easy ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

YOTEL San Francisco
Didn't even make it to check in. Drove around for 30 mins to find parking. Then after arriving to the hotel, all the doors were locked and the call box was not working. Waited for about 5 mins and had to call someone to let us in. The front desk reception had been sitting maybe 50ft from the door ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026


