Fairview Travel Guide

Oakland

Popular places to visit

Jack London Square

Jack London Square

Shop, dine and stroll to your heart’s content in this waterside square, named after the novelist who spent his childhood here.

Jack London Square
University of California, Berkeley

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.

University of California, Berkeley
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

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.

Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
Oakland Arena

Oakland Arena

Catch an event at Oakland Arena during your trip to Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.

Oakland Arena
Greek Theater

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.

Greek Theater
Oakland Zoo featuring zoo animals, night scenes and signage

Oakland Zoo

Watch alligators being fed, ride a train through the Australian outback and see a herd of elephants on the African savannah at this animal park.

Oakland Zoo

Things to do

San Francisco: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat

San Francisco: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat

£28
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
San Francisco: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat
Golden Gate Bridge at night

San Francisco Night Tour

£39
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Night Tour
Bridge 2 Bridge Tour: Golden Gate Bridge to Bay Bridge

San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)

£36
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
Smiling women on sightseeing bus in San Francisco

San Francisco Big Bus Panoramic Night Tour

£26
per child
82% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Big Bus Panoramic Night Tour
"Sun Painting" Created by artist Bob Miller, this classic Exploratorium exhibit is a “live” painting that uses light from the from the Sun as its palette.

SKIP THE LINE: Exploratorium Daytime Admission

£30
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
SKIP THE LINE: Exploratorium Daytime Admission
Lombard Street Coit Tower and San Francisco Tour

Lombard Leap: Lombard Street Coit Tower and San Francisco Tour

£22
per adult
Lombard Leap: Lombard Street Coit Tower and San Francisco Tour
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Top hotels in Fairview

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1177 Airport Blvd, Burlingame, CA
The price is £90 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
£90
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Burlingame. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,978 reviews)
"This property was a pretty good deal for the price. The location was fantastic, the daily buffet breakfast at the restaurant was nice and the other food there was tasty as well. The property itself needed a little TLC but nonetheless we enjoyed our stay in our comfortable room. We would consider ..."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

4 out of 5
200 Marina Blvd, Berkeley, CA
The price is £117 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
£117
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Berkeley. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a marina and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,168 reviews)
"room was very comfortable"

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

3 out of 5
1550 Bayshore Hwy, Burlingame, CA
The price is £108 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
£108
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Burlingame. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,451 reviews)
"Rooms a bit tired Staff were good"

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western

3 out of 5
1100 El Camino Real, Millbrae, CA
The price is £93 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
£93
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Millbrae. Enjoy free breakfast, an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,832 reviews)
"convnience"

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western
Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

3 out of 5
380 S Airport Boulevard, South San Francisco, CA
The price is £93 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
£93
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in South San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, a free airport shuttle and room service. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,499 reviews)
A worthy port in a storm…solid breakfast!
"Given a delayed flight, we were arriving after midnight… We were glad to warmly welcomed (at 1am!) ~ a few oddities that we found odd (room 318) • bathroom door lock from inside jams/interior mechanism loose? Nearly locked myself in! • water in shower and sink runs extremely, scalding hot. The serviceable ..."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
The Westin San Francisco Airport

The Westin San Francisco Airport

4 out of 5
1 Old Bayshore Hwy, Millbrae, CA
The price is £125 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£125
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Millbrae. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free airport shuttle and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,066 reviews)
"Always stay here"

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

The Westin San Francisco Airport
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Other neighbourhoods around Fairview

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Fruitvale

While you're in Fruitvale, take in top sights like Côte West and jump on the metro at Fruitvale Station to see more of the city.

Fruitvale
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Gold Coast

While there might not be top attractions in Gold Coast, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach and Jack London Square.

Gold Coast
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West Alameda

4/5(1 area review)

If you're spending some time in West Alameda, Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach and Pacific Pinball Museum are top sights worth seeing.

West Alameda
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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.

Piedmont
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Downtown Oakland

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

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.

Downtown Oakland
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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 Mountain View Cemetery and Paramount Theatre.

Piedmont Avenue

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