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
Very nice
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Everything was good except the breakfast wasn’t worth 35.99
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Room was nice and always clean! Staff at front desk was kind and fast. I really wish you would offer room service! This was not hotels fault but our stay unfortunately got impacted with the neighbors having an intense domestic dispute. Security handled it but frustrating when you want relax and have ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Well I hesitate to review this hotel because I like it so much lol. I have stayed there many nights over many trips in the last 15 years and I think it is perfect. I returned in March after three years gone and a lot of same friendly, welcoming staff is still there. Rooms can be small (club rooms) ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel
I booked a room before there it was nice. This time they gave me a room in a building call Historic. Basically it was old and falling apart. The door knob came off. The shower head was hanging and the elevator was small and broken. The worst was when I was checking out to get to the garage to get ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026

YOTEL San Francisco
Was difficult to find close affordable parking. Tried calling the hotel to ask where I could find parking and the entire system is automated with no option to reach the front desk. Went inside to ask and the only staff member there was new and didn’t know the area at all. The closest lot is $40 a ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026


