Ardenwood Travel Guide
Oakland
Popular places to visit
Ardenwood Historic Farm
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Ardenwood Historic Farm in Fremont. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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.
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 art galleries in this walkable area.
Fox Theater
You can enjoy a show at Fox Theater during your stay in Oakland. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event 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.
Things to do
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours)
San Francisco: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat
San Francisco Grand City Tour AM & Aquarium of the Bay
Top hotels in Ardenwood
Good Nite Inn - Redwood City
Very good
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Staff awesome, clean room, great location. Will return for sure.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
Everything was great. Thanks!
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Oakland Airport Executive Hotel
It was nice elevator needs to be fix
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western
Room was decent even tho the bathroom is a little small. The wifi is trash tho but the breakfast is good. All in all it was a good stay, would stay again if I were in the area.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Grand Hyatt at SFO
Fantastic hotel! Conveniently located,staff pleasant and knowledgeable!
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ardenwood
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.
San Antonio
If you're spending some time in San Antonio, Lake Merritt and Phap Duyen Tu are top sights worth seeing.
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
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 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.
