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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.
Oakland Arena
Catch an event at Oakland Arena during your trip to Oakland. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
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 theatre scene in this walkable area.
Fox Theater
You can enjoy a show at Fox Theater during your stay in Oakland. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event 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.
Paramount Theatre
Come and see the ballet, a concert or a stand-up comedy performance at this spectacular art deco theater in the heart of Oakland.
Oakland City Center
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Oakland City Center during your visit to Oakland. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Areas of Hayward
Fairview
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Fairview and surrounding area, you can visit Hayward Japanese Gardens and Hayward City Hall.
Santa Clara
Though Santa Clara may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Southland Mall and Hayward City Hall.
Cherryland
While Cherryland may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Hayward City Hall and Golden Tee Golfland.
Tennyson - Alquire
While there might not be top attractions in Tennyson - Alquire, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Union Landing and Ardenwood Historic Farm.
Mission - Garin
Even though there aren't top sights in Mission - Garin, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Union Landing. Jump on the metro at South Hayward Station to see more of the city.
Mount Eden
While Mount Eden isn't home to many top sights, Southland Mall and Union Landing are some notable places to visit nearby.
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