Glen Highlands Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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-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.
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.
Greek Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at Greek Theater during your stay in Berkeley. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant 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 Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
San Francisco Big Bus Panoramic Sunset Tour
Lombard Leap: Lombard Street Coit Tower and San Francisco Tour
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
Painted Ladies San Francisco City Tour
Our pick of the best Glen Highlands Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Glen Highlands
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.
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.
Claremont
Abundant dining options and relaxing spas are well-reviewed features of Claremont. Make a stop by top sights like Judah L. Magnes Museum while you're exploring the area.
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 Paramount Theatre.
Elmwood
While visiting Elmwood, you might make a stop by sights like Telegraph Avenue and Chabad of the East Bay.
Temescal
If you're spending some time in Temescal, Temescal Alley and Oakland Floats are top sights worth seeing.
Glen Highlands Travel Guide
- Pier 39
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Moscone Convention Center
- Alcatraz Island
- Presidio of San Francisco
- Lombard Street
- Muir Woods National Monument
- University of California
- Union Square
- Oakland Arena
- Embarcadero Center
- San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
- Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
- Greek Theater
- Palace of Fine Arts
