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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 fascinating museums 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 entertainment choices 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
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 Southland Mall.
Cherryland
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Cherryland and surrounding area, you can visit Southland Mall and Hayward City Hall.
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.
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.
Mount Eden
While there might not be top attractions in Mount Eden, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Southland Mall and Hayward Flight.
Tennyson - Alquire
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Tennyson - Alquire and surrounding area, you can visit Union Landing and Southland Mall.
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