South Berkeley
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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
You can enjoy a show at Fox Theater during your stay in Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
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
San Francisco Big Bus Panoramic Sunset Tour
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
Alcatraz Island Ticket and Hop-on Hop-Off Bus Tour
Top hotels in South Berkeley
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Clean room, easy parking structure
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Our stay at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco was truly wonderful! The location is perfect — as a mother of two, it was such a relief to be able to step right outside and enjoy the beautiful piers with my family without needing a car (which is great since parking in San Francisco can be tricky). We ...
Reviewed on Nov 7, 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
This hotel has a lot of rooms and check in on a Friday evening was pretty slow with only 2 people helping to get people checked in. Otherwise we enjoyed a large room with a balcony in a quiet area for how close it was to the highway.
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
The RIU is in an excellent location, close to Pier 39 & Fisherman's Wharf! The staff were very helpful! Rooms were large & very clean!Breakfast was great, plenty of hot & cold choices but it does get busy after 7.30am! Would definitely choose the RIU if visiting again!
Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025
Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
Clean rooms, affordable rates! Friendly and accommodating staff!
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
Fairmont San Francisco
Clean room and the staff were amazing especially Michael in the front desk!
Reviewed on Nov 6, 2025
Other neighbourhoods 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
Be sure to check out the restaurants and shopping while you're strolling through Rockridge, and hop on the metro at Rockridge Station to see more of the surrounding area.
