South Berkeley, CA
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
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 Arena
Catch an event at Oakland Arena during your trip to Oakland. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
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.
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.
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
Catch an event at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum during your trip to Oakland. Experience the acclaimed art scene and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Things to do
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours)
SF: San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) Entry Ticket
San Francisco: Kids Thrill Zone Combo at PIER 39
San Francisco: Skip-the-Line Escape from The Rock Bay Cruise
San Francisco: PIER 39 Flying Theater Adventure
South Berkeley Hotel Deals
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Clean room in a very nice hotel. Hotel itself outside of the rooms was quite cool in temperature.
Reviewed on Dec 11, 2025
Fairmont San Francisco
The Christmas tree - the main highlight of the season - was sadly relegated to the side of the main door and in its usual place was a ridiculous champagne bar! Not a good look for a venerable hotel - and frankly, pretty low-brow. And zero seating in the lobby so everyone was hanging around with their ...
Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
The entire experience was good.
Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Great place to say
Reviewed on Dec 13, 2025
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
The front desk staff were excellent.
Reviewed on Dec 13, 2025
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Always great stay. Great staff, nice and clean rooms.
Reviewed on Dec 9, 2025
Other neighborhoods around South Berkeley
Downtown Berkeley
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.
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 Chabad of the East Bay.
Elmwood
If you're spending some time in Elmwood, Telegraph Avenue and Chabad of the East Bay are top sights worth seeing.
Central Berkeley
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.
Southwest Berkeley
If you're spending some time in Southwest Berkeley, Berkeley Iron Works and Takara Sake are top sights worth seeing.
Rockridge
Home to Claremont Country Club, this residential and commercial district boasts over 80 eateries and upscale shops along College Avenue, as well as the Rockridge-Temescal Greenbelt Park for outdoor fun. Easily accessible via Rockridge BART Station.
