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Visiting Hayward

Families will find kid-friendly activities in Hayward, and visitors give high marks for the shopping and top-notch restaurants. This vibrant city also attracts tourists with its sporting events and university setting. Around the area, top sights include Computer History Museum, Lafayette Gallery, and California's Great America.

• You'll find 199 Expedia hotels and other accommodations in the larger area of Oakland
• The closest major airport is in Hayward, CA (HWD-Hayward Executive), 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from the city center
• The next closest is in Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.), 7.9 mi (12.7 km) away

Sightseeing and Staying in Hayward

The city is well liked for its places to shop, and Southland Mall is a favorite for retail therapy. University life is a highlight in the city and campuses to tour include Chabot College and California State University East Bay. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are Eden Landing Ecological Reserve and Hayward Regional Shoreline Park.

As you plan your vacation, you'll find 21 hotels and other lodging options to select from in Hayward. Below are top ones based on our user reviews:

• Hampton Inn Oakland-Hayward - With a stay at this 2.5-star hotel, guests can enjoy access to free breakfast and an outdoor pool, along with free WiFi. It's a favorite with Expedia travelers for its helpful staff and WiFi.
• Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Oakland Hayward - Our customers like the breakfast and quiet location at this hotel. With a stay at this 2.5-star hotel, guests can enjoy access to free breakfast and free parking, along with free WiFi.
• La Quinta Inn & Suites Oakland - Hayward - This 2.5-star hotel features free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and free WiFi. Expedia customers like its family-friendly amenities and overall value.

Outside the city, popular places to see include Computer History Museum, located 15.1 mi (24.3 km) from the heart of the city, and Lafayette Gallery, which is 17.9 mi/28.7 km away.

Getting Around Hayward

With so many transportation options, seeing all of Hayward is simple. Nearby metro stations include Hayward Station and South Hayward Station. To see more of the larger area, ride aboard one of the trains from Hayward Station.

Dressing for Hayward

• Between January and March, you can expect the daytime average to be around 65°F and the nighttime average to be 42°F
• From April to June, temperatures average about 76°F during the day and 47°F at night
• July through September averages 78°F during the day and 55°F at night
• In October-December, the average temperature is 77°F during the day and 42°F at night
• Hayward gets about 0.79 inches of rain per year
• Hottest months are usually September and August with an average temperature of 78°F, while the coldest months are December and January with an average of 43°F