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
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 Arena
Catch an event at Oakland Arena during your trip to Oakland. Experience the acclaimed art scene 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 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.
Southwest Berkeley Hotel Deals
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Staff very helpful. Allowed us to check in early. The view of Coit Tower was incredible. The only issue was the microwave in the Cloud room was filthy.
Reviewed on Nov 27, 2025
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
There wasnt much in the direct vicinity of the hotel but great location for public transport and the hotel has wonderful views and modern clean rooms. I wish the lobby was upgraded but the staff was grear!
Reviewed on Nov 24, 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Great and relaxing
Reviewed on Nov 27, 2025
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Great rooms that are modern, spacious and clean! Also, the lobby area is spectacular.
Reviewed on Nov 27, 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
The room was clean and well maintained and the staff was cheerful and inviting. They also were very helpful from letting us know the best routes into town and taking good care of our things when we checked our bags at the front desk. All in all was a pleasant stay.
Reviewed on Nov 24, 2025
Fairmont San Francisco
$ 112.50 per night for overnight parking was unexpected, even for San Francisco.
Reviewed on Nov 21, 2025
Other neighborhoods 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
When in Central Berkeley, you can plan a visit to Historic Berkeley and Berkeley Repertory Theater, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Upper Telegraph
While Upper Telegraph might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Telegraph Avenue and Chabad of the East Bay.
North Berkeley
If you're spending some time in North Berkeley, Historic Berkeley and Aftel Archive of Curious Scents are top sights worth seeing.
Elmwood
If you're spending some time in Elmwood, Telegraph Avenue and Chabad of the East Bay are top sights worth seeing.
Southwest Berkeley, CA
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Pier 39
- Moscone Convention Center
- Chase Center
- Oracle Park
- Presidio of San Francisco
- Muir Woods National Monument
- University of California
- San Francisco State University
- Embarcadero Center
- Palace of Fine Arts
- San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
- California Academy of Sciences
- Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
