Poets Corner Travel Guide
Oakland
Visit Poets Corner
Popular places to visit
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 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.
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.
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.
Things to do
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
San Francisco RocketBoat High-Speed Bay Adventure
San Francisco: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat
Top hotels in Poets Corner
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Good/easy stay with central location. No jacuzzi.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Clean room great location! Walking distance to a lot of places. Parking is super expensive! $67 per night & no in & out.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Amazing breakfast buffet and extremely good service with staff being great
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Good location
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
YOTEL San Francisco
Our hotel room was very cleanly, staff was kind and we enjoyed our stay. The view from the top floor was phenomenal!
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
The sunset and view were amazing from the bar on the 46th floor
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Poets Corner
Southwest Berkeley
While visiting Southwest Berkeley, you might make a stop by sights like Berkeley Iron Works and Takara Sake.
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.
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.
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.
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.
North Berkeley
While visiting North Berkeley, you might make a stop by sights like Historic Berkeley and Aftel Archive of Curious Scents.
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