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What to do in Hayward
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-Alameda County Coliseum
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.
Oakland Arena
Catch an event at Oakland Arena 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.
Greek Theater
You can enjoy a show at Greek Theater during your trip to Berkeley. Experience the acclaimed art scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant 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 City Center
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Oakland City Center during your stay in Oakland. Experience the acclaimed art scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Paramount Theatre
Come and see the ballet, a concert or a stand-up comedy performance at this spectacular art deco theater in the heart of Oakland.
Areas of Hayward
Santa Clara
While there might not be top attractions in Santa Clara, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Southland Mall and Hayward City Hall.
Fairview
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Fairview and surrounding area, you can visit Hayward Japanese Gardens and Hayward City Hall.
Cherryland
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Cherryland and surrounding area, you can visit Hayward City Hall and Kennedy Park.
Jackson Triangle
While Jackson Triangle might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Hayward City Hall and Southland Mall.
Southgate
While visiting Southgate, you might make a stop by sights like Southland Mall and Cinemark Century Southland Mall.
Mission - Garin
Even though there aren't top sights in Mission - Garin, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Union Landing. Jump on the metro at South Hayward Station to see more of the city.
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