Waverly 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 Zoo
Catch an exciting train through the Australian outback, watch giraffes eat their dinner and see majestic African elephants at this family-friendly zoo.
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.
Berkeley Marina
Explore the waterfront in Berkeley with a trip to Berkeley Marina. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this vibrant area.
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
Catch an event at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum during your trip to Oakland. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Activities
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
San Francisco Giants Baseball Game at Oracle Park
San Francisco: Best City Highlights Tour Open Air Van Small Group
Our pick of the best Waverly Hotel Deals
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Our room was clean and comfortable, Hotel Riu is well located for everything we wanted to do. The fire pits were a nice touch, and the hotel staff were wonderful. Bag check was very convenient, we stored our bags before and after check in instead of leaving them in our car. Breakfast was really good ...
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
The only highlight was the view from our upgraded room. We weren't impressed with the service since we didn't receive any. We asked for utensils and coffee, but the receptionist told us to go to the restaurant to pick up utensils and get coffee sachets from reception. When we asked, the restaurant ...
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Free internet, nice bar area, great morning coffee.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Extremely clean, room was small, restroom door should be able to close, parking was the biggest downfall
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
i think our street view it was just perfect clean room
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
YOTEL San Francisco
The breakfast was good, easy
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Waverly
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 Children's Fairyland and Paramount Theatre.
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.
Temescal
If you're spending some time in Temescal, Temescal Alley and Oakland Floats are top sights worth seeing.
San Antonio
If you're spending some time in San Antonio, Lake Merritt and Lakeside Park and Garden Center are top sights worth seeing.
Shafter
While you're in Shafter, take in top sights like Temescal Farmers' Market and jump on the metro at Rockridge Station to see more of the city.
