Elmwood
Oakland
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
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of 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 entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.
Oakland Arena
Catch an event at Oakland Arena during your trip to Oakland. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Greek Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at Greek Theater during your stay in Berkeley. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant 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
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
San Francisco Uncovered Self-Guided Adventure
SKIP THE LINE: Exploratorium Daytime Admission
San Francisco Big Bus Panoramic Sunset Tour
All Day Unlimited Mini Golf and Games in Bay Area (East)
Top hotels in Elmwood
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Great location, very clean, professional staff! I would definitely go back there
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
We chose the Hilton in the Financial District because of its proximity to the theatre we were going to. We were in for a pleasant surprise as we explored the China Town. Nice area to walk around and experience San Francisco’s Chinatown culture. Walking distance to some great food options and ...
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Favorite hotel. Love the staff, love the nature trail across the street, dog park, and food and amenities
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Room was clean and ready early. Staff was welcoming
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
Great staff
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
The room is just right. The staff courteous and helpful. Value for money.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Elmwood
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.
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.
Upper Telegraph
While Upper Telegraph isn't home to many top sights, Telegraph Avenue and Historic Berkeley are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Central Berkeley
Central Berkeley might not have many top sights, but Historic Berkeley and Berkeley Repertory Theater are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
North Berkeley
While visiting North Berkeley, you might make a stop by sights like Historic Berkeley and Aftel Archive of Curious Scents.
Elmwood
- Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
- Golden Gate Park
- Chase Center
- Moscone Convention Center
- Alcatraz Island
- Presidio of San Francisco
- Lombard Street
- Muir Woods National Monument
- University of California
- Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
- University of San Francisco
- Concord Pavilion
- Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
- Ghirardelli Square
