Visit Downtown Hayward
Popular places to visit
Hayward City Hall
After visiting Hayward City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Hayward. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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 Arena
Catch an event at Oakland Arena during your trip to Oakland. Experience the acclaimed art galleries 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 theatre scene in this walkable area.
Things to do
San Francisco: Airplane Private Bay Tour
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
Top hotels in Downtown Hayward
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Older property but staff are great. Good affordable spot for a day or two.
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
I love the breakfast, the airport shuttle, the staff and the room. Laundry room also available and schedules convenient. Great attention. Definitely I will look forward to book in this franchise.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Clean room, helpful staff. Cleaning chemicals too stong smelling. Overall great stay.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Location great Room clean but shabby Unfortunately i found out about a 11.oo CREDIT i was entitled to at checkout....really could have used it...or found out about it at check-in
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
The cleaning ladies They took so much effort to leave our room clean even though we did a early checked in
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Everyone was so nice and helpful, answered all our questions and made our stay comfortable. I will definitely stay here again. The view from our room was perfect!! Best trip ever!
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Hayward
Fruitvale
While you're in Fruitvale, take in top sights like Côte West and jump on the metro at Fruitvale Station to see more of the city.
West Alameda
If you're spending some time in West Alameda, Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach and Pacific Pinball Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Montclair
While Montclair isn't home to many top sights, Chabot Space and Science Center and Mountain View Cemetery are some notable places to visit nearby.
Piedmont
You'll enjoy the lake views and architecture in Piedmont. You might want to make time for a stop at Piedmont Sports Field or Davie Tennis Stadium.
Downtown Oakland
Theatres, art galleries and live music highlight some notable features of Downtown Oakland. Make a stop by Oakland City Center or Fox Theater while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at 12th Street/Oakland City Center Station or 19th St Station to get around town.
Piedmont Avenue
Though Piedmont Avenue may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mountain View Cemetery and Grand Lake Theater.
