Visit Southwest Berkeley
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 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.
Berkeley Marina
Explore the waterfront in Berkeley with a trip to Berkeley Marina. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this vibrant area.
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
All Day Unlimited Mini Golf and Games in Bay Area (East)
San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration
Top hotels in Southwest Berkeley
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Great room, great view and great staff...ridiculous parking fees!!
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Location
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Perfect place to stay
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Fairmont San Francisco
No body wash in the shower
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
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
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Great hotel with wonderful staff! Can’t beat the location.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Southwest Berkeley
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 UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Northwest Berkeley
While you're in Northwest Berkeley, take in top sights like Donkey and Goat and jump on the metro at North Berkeley Station to see more of the city.
Upper Telegraph
While Upper Telegraph isn't home to many top sights, Telegraph Avenue and Chabad of the East Bay are some notable places to visit nearby.
North Berkeley
While visiting North Berkeley, you might make a stop by sights like Historic Berkeley and Aftel Archive of Curious Scents.
