Shafter Travel Guide
Oakland
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 acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Berkeley Marina
Explore the waterfront in Berkeley with a trip to Berkeley Marina. Discover the entertainment choices 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 theatre scene and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Things to do
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
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
San Francisco Grand City Tour AM & Aquarium of the Bay
Top hotels in Shafter
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
I reserved a premium room and paid extra for it. While the room was located on a top floor with a wonderful view, it was adjacent to the bank of elevators. Behind the headboard on the other side of the wall was a service elevator, which caused constant noise throughout the night, making it sound ...
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Hotel was very good on several occasions I had a lge room with an outside deck Although I enjoyed the room. The Tv was outdated Reception lousy. Definitely needs an upgrade Pool was closed for repairs but looked good
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Great place to stay near the wharf. Sean was wonderful at check in. Very easy and convenient to park our vehicle to check out all the sites. Room was nice and breakfast was wonderful!
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
YOTEL San Francisco
All the staff are super friendly and the rooms are great!
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Great view
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
Everything was excellent
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Shafter
Temescal
If you're spending some time in Temescal, Temescal Alley and Oakland Floats are top sights worth seeing.
Rockridge
Be sure to check out the restaurants and shopping while you're strolling through Rockridge, and hop on the metro at Rockridge Station to see more of the surrounding area.
Upper Telegraph
While Upper Telegraph isn't home to many top sights, Telegraph Avenue and Historic Berkeley are some notable places to visit nearby.
Piedmont Avenue
Though Piedmont Avenue may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Grand Lake Theater and Children's Fairyland.
Elmwood
While visiting Elmwood, you might make a stop by sights like Telegraph Avenue and Chabad of the East Bay.
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.