Waverly 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.
Berkeley Marina
Explore the waterfront in Berkeley with a trip to Berkeley Marina. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops 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.
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)
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
San Francisco Bay Sunset Cruise by Luxury Catamaran
San Francisco Bay Sightseeing Cruise International Narration
Top hotels in Waverly
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Room was clean .bed /pillows were comfortable! Great location to all the tourists stuff..
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Very good for business trips
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Excellent location, quiet rooms
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Staff was exceptionally helpful Especially Eric and Victor, the managers. Would come back anytime I’m in the coty
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
I rated this property a 3 out of 5 due to these pros and cons. PRO: Price was affordable, Staff was friendly, Location was perfect, Outside facilities and needs readily available. CONS: No on site breakfast, Breakfast box was represented as breakfast and was only a glorified fruit box NEGATIVE, A/C ...
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
Im a local and love to stay at parc 55 and the intercontinental.. end cap high rise rooms are the best
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Waverly
Downtown Oakland
Theatres, art galleries and live music highlight some notable features of Downtown Oakland. Make a stop by Oakland City Center or Embarcadero Bay Bicycle Trail while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at 12th Street/Oakland City Center Station or 19th St Station to get around town.
Grand Lake
If you're spending some time in Grand Lake, Grand Lake Theater and Morcom Rose Garden are top sights worth seeing.
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 Children's Fairyland.
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.
Temescal
If you're spending some time in Temescal, Temescal Alley and Oakland Floats are top sights worth seeing.
San Antonio
If you're spending some time in San Antonio, Lake Merritt and Lakeside Park and Garden Center are top sights worth seeing.
