Visit West Berkeley
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 art 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.
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
Catch an event at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum during your trip to Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theater scene in this walkable area.
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.
Things to do
San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours)
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
San Francisco Big Bus Panoramic Sunset Tour
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
West Berkeley Hotel Deals
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Great room, great view and great staff...ridiculous parking fees!!
Reviewed on Dec 1, 2025
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Staff was pleasant and helpful. Room was clean. Bed was comfortable. I enjoyed my stay.
Reviewed on Nov 30, 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Hands down the most friendly, helpful staff of any hotel we’ve ever stayed at. Every employee we spoke with was so incredibly kind and eager to help. Very clean rooms. Gorgeous views. We were able to walk to the warf and felt very safe having our car in the garage at the hotel.
Reviewed on Dec 3, 2025
Fairmont San Francisco
No body wash in the shower
Reviewed on Nov 28, 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Staff was kind and helpful!
Reviewed on Nov 28, 2025
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Great hotel with wonderful staff! Can’t beat the location.
Reviewed on Dec 1, 2025
Other neighborhoods around West Berkeley
Northwest Berkeley
While you're in Northwest Berkeley, take in top sights like Donkey and Goat and jump on the metro at North Berkeley Station to see more of the city.
Albany
The seaside views and shopping are a few reasons travelers visit Albany. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Golden Gate Fields and Berkeley Marina are a few top sights nearby.
Southwest Berkeley
If you're spending some time in Southwest Berkeley, Berkeley Iron Works and Takara Sake 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.
North Berkeley
If you're spending some time in North Berkeley, Historic Berkeley and Aftel Archive of Curious Scents are top sights worth seeing.
South Berkeley
While you're in South Berkeley, take in top sights like Telegraph Avenue and jump on the metro at Ashby Station to see more of the city.