Title: Visit South Berkeley: 2026 South Berkeley, Oakland Travel Guide | Expedia.com [Hotels in South Berkeley](https://expedia.com/South-Berkeley-Oakland-Hotels.0-n553248635976470959-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Oakland](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Oakland.d601762.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Oakland](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Oakland.d601762.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in South Berkeley](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-South-Berkeley.d553248635976470959.Car-Rental-Guide)[South Berkeley Vacations](https://expedia.com/South-Berkeley.d553248635976470959.Destination-Travel-Guides) # South Berkeley, CA ## Oakland ![Telegraph Avenue](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6338638/b9b79b37-5ce8-4d00-8091-24acac27b30a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Telegraph Avenue which includes outdoor art and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6338638/5935ebed-e60e-4366-b9ce-40bdf4f91f45.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Telegraph Avenue](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6338638/fe3b952a-f1e8-4e1c-a4b3-147754f2adff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Telegraph Avenue showing street scenes and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6338638/91bb543b-9c4c-4745-878f-3714a294a19b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit South Berkeley Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Oakland Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Oakland.dx601762) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Jack London Square which includes a bay or harbor and a statue or sculpture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6063235/91e61326-ba76-4eed-b745-a225a7a20141.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Jack London Square 4.5/5(393 reviews) Shop, dine and stroll to your heart’s content in this waterside square, named after the novelist who spent his childhood here. [](https://expedia.com/Jack-London-Square-Jack-London-District.d6063235.Vacation-Attraction) ![Unless you're on one of the aquatic teams, all you can do here is admire it. Speiker complex across the street has a great pool for adults-only lap swim, and day passes for general public available. #BVSBlue](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8059/baa2ee0d-01ba-4941-aef3-3a09f29f31a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of California, Berkeley 4.5/5(1,403 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.com/University-Of-California-Oakland.d6069427.Vacation-Attraction) ![Oakland Zoo featuring night scenes, signage and zoo animals](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6228338/0d282d93-2863-4eb1-be4c-43188955b0e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Oakland Zoo 4/5(7 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.com/Oakland-Zoo-Sequoyah.d6228338.Vacation-Attraction) ![Greek Theater](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6069433/d865293f-7a69-4a82-bda2-bfd28720a377.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Greek Theater 4/5(74 reviews) President Theodore Roosevelt and the Dalai Lama are among the iconic figures who have graced the stage of this neoclassical open-air bowl. [](https://expedia.com/Greek-Theater-Oakland.d6069433.Vacation-Attraction) ![Berkeley Marina featuring a bay or harbor](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6063227/4247f814-ba95-45ba-9215-016a57f756d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Berkeley Marina 4.5/5(80 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.com/Berkeley-Marina-Berkeley-Marina.d6063227.Vacation-Attraction) ![Oakland Coliseum Firework Show](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502580/ba18495a-c341-4b12-b8f4-b5cb018a0274.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum 4/5(210 reviews) Catch an event at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum during your trip to Oakland. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and entertainment choices in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.com/Oakland-Alameda-County-Coliseum-Airport-District.d502580.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Golden Gate Bridge at night](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/277363/5cadfa3b-d4bb-4821-ac3a-897e2521df02.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Francisco Night Tour $90 per adult **78%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/san-francisco-night-tour.a277363.activity-details) ![San Francisco City Lights Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/219776/95f2a2ad-387b-435e-99b1-49a9d049006c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours) $58 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/san-francisco-city-lights-cruise-2-hours.a219776.activity-details) ![Bridge 2 Bridge Tour: Golden Gate Bridge to Bay Bridge](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/219782/8d7a50b5-ebf0-4765-9a8b-20679466b95b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes) $48 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/san-francisco-bridge-to-bridge-cruise-90-minutes.a219782.activity-details) ![Alcatraz San Francisco Bay Cruise with Night Option](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/852618/2d36c05c-4a19-49ee-83c7-78e22378ede0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise $139 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/alcatraz-visit-with-night-option-and-sf-bay-cruise.a852618.activity-details) ![Alcatraz Island Prison Tour Package](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/671502/320357c3-f182-4692-a613-a31a39478bee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Official Alcatraz Island Prison Tour with Free App Audio Packages $86 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/official-alcatraz-island-prison-tour-with-free-app-audio-packages.a671502.activity-details) ![SF: San Francisco Museum of Modern Art](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46372177/64acee63-6cb6-4dd6-8a5c-767b44de95a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### SF: San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) Entry Ticket $15 per adult **88%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/sf-san-francisco-museum-of-modern-art-sfmoma-entry-ticket.a46372177.activity-details) [See all activities in Oakland](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Oakland.d601762.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## South Berkeley Hotel Deals ![Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10600/10538/5971a3e7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG 1500 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA $132 nightly $155 total Apr 12 - Apr 13 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool ... 9/10 Wonderful! (5,408 reviews) This has been mine and some friends go to spot. We call it “The Perch”. The corner rooms have you feeling nicely perched up in the sky with amazing views. Staff is always nice and helpful. Rooms are always clean. Walking distance to a lot of places. Very child friendly Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F12%2F2026&endDate=4%2F13%2F2026&selected=10538&PinnedHotelID=10538&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976470959) ![Handlery Union Square Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/6700/6666/4fd95a3a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Handlery Union Square Hotel 351 Geary St San Francisco CA $149 nightly $176 total Mar 27 - Mar 28 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (2,925 reviews) I would stay in the new part of hotel Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F27%2F2026&endDate=3%2F28%2F2026&selected=6666&PinnedHotelID=6666&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976470959) ![Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24700/24625/75f20517_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf 2500 Mason St San Francisco CA $176 nightly $208 total Apr 12 - Apr 13 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ... 9/10 Wonderful! (7,370 reviews) Room was small but clean. Quick check in Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F12%2F2026&endDate=4%2F13%2F2026&selected=24625&PinnedHotelID=24625&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976470959) ![YOTEL San Francisco](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19520000/19510300/19510249/9a7fa76b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### YOTEL San Francisco 1095 Market St San Francisco CA $107 nightly $126 total Mar 31 - Apr 1 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews) Great stay, location is very central and the staff was lovely Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F31%2F2026&endDate=4%2F1%2F2026&selected=19510249&PinnedHotelID=19510249&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976470959) ![Hilton San Francisco Financial District](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/4400/4302/96ca1121_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton San Francisco Financial District 750 Kearny St San Francisco CA $97 nightly $114 total Apr 5 - Apr 6 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and WiFi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (2,515 reviews) Good location for first timers Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F5%2F2026&endDate=4%2F6%2F2026&selected=4302&PinnedHotelID=4302&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976470959) ![Hotel Julian](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100370000/100366800/100366713/32a804cb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Julian 940 Sutter Street San Francisco CA $112 nightly $132 total Apr 2 - Apr 3 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Pier 39 and Oracle Park are located ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (663 reviews) Hotel Julian is very nice and offered everything we needed. The front desk lady Angel is really an angel. She is so helpful and friendly. We really enjoyed our stay there. We will definitely come back if we visit SF again. Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F2%2F2026&endDate=4%2F3%2F2026&selected=100366713&PinnedHotelID=100366713&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976470959) [See all 4,880 properties in South Berkeley](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F18%2F2026&endDate=3%2F19%2F2026®ionId=553248635976470959) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check South Berkeley hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976470959&startDate=2026-03-17&endDate=2026-03-18)[Mar 17 - Mar 18](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976470959&startDate=2026-03-17&endDate=2026-03-18) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976470959&startDate=2026-03-18&endDate=2026-03-19)[Mar 18 - Mar 19](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976470959&startDate=2026-03-18&endDate=2026-03-19) [This weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976470959&startDate=3%2F20%2F2026&endDate=3%2F22%2F2026)[Mar 20 - Mar 22](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976470959&startDate=3%2F20%2F2026&endDate=3%2F22%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976470959&startDate=3%2F27%2F2026&endDate=3%2F29%2F2026)[Mar 27 - Mar 29](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976470959&startDate=3%2F27%2F2026&endDate=3%2F29%2F2026) --- ### Other neighborhoods around South Berkeley ![Unless you're on one of the aquatic teams, all you can do here is admire it. Speiker complex across the street has a great pool for adults-only lap swim, and day passes for general public available. #BVSBlue](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8059/baa2ee0d-01ba-4941-aef3-3a09f29f31a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Berkeley 4/5(147 area reviews) Take time in Downtown Berkeley to visit attractions like Historic Berkeley and Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Downtown Berkeley Station to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.com/Oakland-Downtown-Berkeley.dx553248633938969812) ![Telegraph Avenue](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6338638/b9b79b37-5ce8-4d00-8091-24acac27b30a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Upper Telegraph While Upper Telegraph might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Telegraph Avenue and Historic Berkeley. [](https://expedia.com/Oakland-Upper-Telegraph.dx553248635976473464) ![Telegraph Avenue](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6338638/b9b79b37-5ce8-4d00-8091-24acac27b30a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Elmwood 3.5/5(53 area reviews) If you're spending some time in Elmwood, Telegraph Avenue and Chabad of the East Bay are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.com/Oakland-Elmwood.dx553248635976470786) ![The Panorama from Berkeley Hills on Golden Gate Bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976476256/976c53ee-b1a5-48e7-8042-c63ec4db3470.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Central Berkeley 3.5/5(58 area reviews) When in Central Berkeley, you can plan a visit to Historic Berkeley and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.com/Oakland-Central-Berkeley.dx553248635976476256) ![Cruising ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3132/c80a8a51-3245-4781-86da-7098ba3541fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Southwest Berkeley If you're spending some time in Southwest Berkeley, Berkeley Iron Works and Takara Sake are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.com/Oakland-Southwest-Berkeley.dx553248635976474045) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Shafter While you're in Shafter, take in top sights like Temescal Farmers' Market and jump on the metro at Rockridge Station to see more of the city. 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