Lakes and Birds Travel 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.
RingCentral Coliseum
Catch an event at RingCentral Coliseum during your trip to Oakland. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene 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 entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Oracle Arena
Catch an event at Oracle Arena during your trip to Oakland. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices 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 Bay Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Lakes and Birds
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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.
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Piedmont
Lake views and architecture are just a few things travellers like about Piedmont. A stop by Piedmont Sports Field is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
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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.
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Piedmont Avenue
Though Piedmont Avenue may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Children's Fairyland and Paramount Theatre.
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West Oakland
While you're in West Oakland, take in top sights like Old Oakland and jump on the metro at West Oakland Station to see more of the city.
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Upper Rockridge
While there might not be top attractions in Upper Rockridge, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Telegraph Avenue and Chabad of the East Bay.
- Stanford University
- Tesla Motors
- Santana Row Shopping Center
- Googleplex
- Shoreline Amphitheatre
- Santa Clara University
- Santa Clara Convention Center
- Westfield Valley Fair Shopping Mall
- Oracle Arena
- Oakland Zoo
- Yahoo Headquarters
- Facebook Campus
- Computer History Museum
- Alum Rock Park
- Alameda County Fairgrounds
- Twin Creeks Sports Complex
- USS Hornet Museum