Northside Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Northside
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.
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 Zoo
Catch an exciting train through the Australian outback, watch giraffes eat their dinner and see majestic African elephants at this family-friendly zoo.
Berkeley Marina
Explore the waterfront in Berkeley with a trip to Berkeley Marina. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops 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.
Activities
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
San Francisco Bay Sightseeing Cruise International Narration
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
San Francisco Giants Baseball Game at Oracle Park
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
Our pick of the best Northside Hotel Deals
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Great place. Convenient and near everything!"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Peiarking is expensive in SF, so the hotel. Hotel is in a very convinient location for all types of travel reasons."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
"This was a very busy and lovely hotel which actually made me feel comfortable as someone travelling alone. I liked the bar in the main lobby, the bartenders were very friendly! The pool and hot tub area were pretty quiet which was nice. My room had a really nice view on floor 36, and was basic but ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
"Great stay, nice staff!"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"Good location. Expensive parking. Don’t use. Small bathroom and room, but they were clean. Old TV, coffee maker and carpet. The hotel is not bad, but definitely needs a refresh in the rooms and hallways."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
"Our shower was clogged, and when we alerted someone they just told us to use the wand instead of the actual shower head, which still didn’t help at all with the shower drain clog."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Northside
North Berkeley
While visiting North Berkeley, you might make a stop by sights like Historic Berkeley and Aftel Archive of Curious Scents.
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.
Berkeley Hills
If you're spending some time in Berkeley Hills, Tilden Regional Park and Indian Rock Park are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Elmwood
While visiting Elmwood, you might make a stop by sights like Telegraph Avenue and Chabad of the East Bay.
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.
