North Berkeley Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Gourmet Ghetto
Gourmet Ghetto is just one of the places to see in Berkeley, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make some time to visit the shops 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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours)
San Francisco: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat
Top hotels in North Berkeley
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Nasty
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Excelente hotel. Muito bem localizado e com otimo atendimento. Vale a pena para quem quer visitar San Francisco, havendo diversas opções de restaurantes na volta. Quarto é o tradicional, com duas camas de casal.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Clean room and friendly, courteous staff!
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Staff was very courteous. Room was clean, but balcony was not cleaned and furniture was old.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Comfort Inn by the Bay
I can’t believe you pay top dollars for I Room and not give you Water to make coffee in your room we asking in she tell me drink from the sink and not house keeping only one time the 4 days we stay she tell me because the California fires safe water I pay 500 I day for my Room in this what I have ...
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Large spot on floor, wall dirty or scuffed up, very far from elevator for being an accessible room.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around North Berkeley
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.
Berkeley Hills
If you're spending some time in Berkeley Hills, Tilden Regional Park and Indian Rock Park are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Northwest Berkeley
While you're in Northwest Berkeley, take in top sights like Donkey and Goat and jump on the metro at North Berkeley Station to see more of the city.
Albany
Albany is well liked for its seaside views and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Golden Gate Fields and Cesar Chavez Park are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
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.
