Lakeside, CA
Oakland
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
Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit 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.
Berkeley Marina
A world-class playground complex, a labyrinth of nature trails and a solar calendar are among the highlights that make this stunning marina stand out.
Greek Theater
President Theodore Roosevelt and the Dalai Lama are among the iconic figures who have graced the stage of this neoclassical open-air bowl.
Fox Theater
Find a school, a restaurant and a concert venue in this historic complex where Dylan, Green Day and B. B. King have played.
Things to do
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
SF: San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) Entry Ticket
Lakeside Hotel Deals
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
The eggs were over cooked
Reviewed on May 15, 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Very good for business trips
Reviewed on May 14, 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Amenities were great and location was the best. The hotel staff were courteous and the coffee option in the lobby was the best. Everything about this hotel is a flying star.
Reviewed on May 14, 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Fabulous room in a well stocked hotel. Good pool area, laundry, on site food, parking. In a great area of San Francisco
Reviewed on May 15, 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
It was safe, well priced for its location and clean. I would have loved to have a microwave but all other amenities were good.
Reviewed on May 14, 2026
Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
The actual bar at this location was bad, no beer on tap, rooms were clean but felt really old compared to the rest of the building
Reviewed on May 15, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Lakeside
Downtown Oakland
Central business district with a mix of residential, retail, and office spaces, Downtown Oakland offers an Entertainment District, historic theaters, Oakland Museum, and outdoor retail mall. Easily accessible via BART and AC Transit.
Grand Lake
If you're spending some time in Grand Lake, Grand Lake Theater and Morcom Rose Garden are top sights worth seeing.
West Oakland
Major West Coast port and trade center, this bustling area boasts the busiest port in Northern California, surrounded by a picturesque landscape of coastal terrace prairie, oak woodland, and north coastal scrub.
San Antonio
While visiting San Antonio, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Merritt and Lakeside Park and Garden Center.
Piedmont Avenue
When in Piedmont Avenue, you can plan a visit to Mountain View Cemetery and Children's Fairyland, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Temescal
While visiting Temescal, you might make a stop by sights like Temescal Alley and Oakland Floats.
