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 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.
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.
Things to do
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours)
San Francisco: Skip-the-Line Escape from The Rock Bay Cruise
San Francisco Big Bus Panoramic Sunset Tour
South Berkeley Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Everyone was so nice. Thank you
Reviewed on Nov 11, 2025
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Very satisfied with stay
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Great staff, clean room
Reviewed on Nov 11, 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Lovely hotel in a great location for the Golden Gate Bridge, Pier 39 the Cable Cars and Lombard street.
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2025
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Great
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
Clean rooms, affordable rates! Friendly and accommodating staff!
Reviewed on Nov 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 Historic Berkeley.
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 Berkeley Repertory Theater, 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.