Elmwood Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
Oakland Arena
Catch an event at Oakland Arena during your trip to Oakland. Experience the acclaimed theatre 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 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.
Activities
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
Alcatraz Island Ticket and Hop-on Hop-Off Bus Tour
San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours)
San Francisco: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat
San Francisco City Tour in EV Volkswagen Van
de Young Museum General Admission Ticket
Our pick of the best Elmwood Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Fast, easy check in. Very convenient having a restaurant located inside the hotel
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
The room and hotel was clean. The staff was friendly. The hotel was a great location. Couldn’t ask for anything else.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Fairmont San Francisco
There was noise from both other rooms and hotel personal working at the corridors. Also, waiting at Laurel Court as a hotel restaurant because of a lot of people visiting the hotel really doesn’t make sense. Room TV is small and very old for long stays. Thank you.
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
I had an amazing stay here. The hotel is super quiet and peaceful, which made it really relaxing. The views by the water are absolutely beautiful — perfect for morning walks or just enjoying the scenery. The rooms were clean and comfortable, and the overall vibe was calm and refreshing. If you’re ...
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
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Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
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Reviewed on 5 Dec 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 Chabad of the East Bay 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 UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall 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 Travel Guide
- Chabad of the East Bay
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Pier 39
- Moscone Convention Center
- Lombard Street
- Presidio of San Francisco
- Alcatraz Island
- Muir Woods National Monument
- University of California
- Oakland Arena
- San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
- Union Square
- Embarcadero Center
- Palace of Fine Arts
- Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
