Oakland
The East Bay's classy crème de la crème, this Fairmont-owned historic hotel is a glamorous white 1915 building with elegant restaurants, a fitness center,…
Must-see hotels in East Bay
East Bay
Most Bay Area residents have never heard of this speck of an island off the East Bay city of Richmond, and even fewer know that the East Brother Light…
Berkeley
Located a block from campus, this classic 1928 hotel has been cheekily renovated to highlight the connection to the university. The lobby is adorned with…
Berkeley
Designed by Julia Morgan (the architect of Hearst Castle), the 35 rooms and dazzling common areas of this refurbished 1929 historic landmark building …
Oakland
Paddle-printed wallpaper and lamps fashioned from faux lanterns round out the playful nautical theme of this cheerful harborside hotel. A huge brass…
Berkeley
This 100-year-old downtown jewel features a foyer of red Italian glass lighting, flocked Victorian-style wallpaper – and yes, a peace sign tiled into the…
Oakland
Artist and activist Traci 'B-Love' Bartlow rents out part of her funky, friendly West Oakland home, which is cannabis friendly and includes a garden with…
Berkeley
A gorgeous 1928 arts-and-crafts building that was originally a women’s club, the Bancroft is just across the street from campus and two blocks from…
Oakland
There's a fair bit of mid-century, swinging Cali charm at this motel, located a short walk from the BART and Temescal's main strip. Walk through exterior…
Oakland
At the city convention center, downtown's busiest high-rise hotel has been redesigned with local flair. Murals and Oakland-themed art adorn the walls,…
Oakland
While Z touts itself as a boutique property, the courtyard focused layout and comfortable-for-a-business-trip ambiance gives it more of a standard…
Mt Diablo State Park Campgrounds
Mt Diablo State Park
Of the park's three drive-in campgrounds, Juniper and Live Oak have showers. All campgrounds may be closed during high fire danger and water may be turned…
Berkeley
Its decor flirting with flowery, this cute place is a few blocks south from the Telegraph Ave action. The two old houses surrounded by pretty gardens are…
Berkeley
Near downtown, this budget motel has a couple dozen good-sized rooms with platform beds, plus free parking. It's a good balance of budget and proximity to…
Oakland
In the East Bay's forested hills, this 5000-acre park has 75 campsites and hot showers. Open year-round.
Berkeley
At the 100-year-old downtown Y building, rates for well-worn, spartan private rooms (all with shared bath) include use of the sauna, pool and fitness…
