Downtown Hayward Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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
Enjoy shopping, dining, scenic waterfront walks and a slice of American literary history at this portside square where Jack London spent his childhood.
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.
Greek Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at Greek Theater during your stay in Berkeley. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices 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 art galleries in this walkable area.
Oakland Zoo
Catch an exciting train through the Australian outback, watch giraffes eat their dinner and see majestic African elephants at this family-friendly zoo.
Activities
San Francisco: Airplane Private Bay Tour
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
Our pick of the best Downtown Hayward Hotel Deals
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Hotel didn't have sufficient parking. Hotel is inflexible with cancelation policies - even for extreme situations.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Good Nite Inn - Redwood City
The first room we were assigned to had a bed that was way to hard. My husband could not sleep. the next day we were able to switch rooms and the beds were much more comfortable. Thank you to the desk clerk for helping us during this stay.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Great stay
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
The room was nice and clean and all the staff was nice and friendly.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Clean room, great housekeeping.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
The Westin San Francisco Airport
Excellent service. Very helpful and polite staff. Room was impeccably clean and comfortable. Would highly recommend and will stay here again.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Hayward
San Antonio
If you're spending some time in San Antonio, Lake Merritt and Lakeside Park and Garden Center are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Piedmont
You'll enjoy the lake views and architecture in Piedmont. You might want to make time for a stop at Davie Tennis Stadium or Piedmont Sports Field.
Grand Lake
If you're spending some time in Grand Lake, Grand Lake Theater and Morcom Rose Garden are top sights worth seeing.
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 Oakland Floats and Children's Fairyland.
