Shafter
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
San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours)
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
All Day Unlimited Mini Golf and Games in Bay Area (East)
Official Alcatraz Island Prison Tour with Free App Audio Packages
San Francisco: Lombard St Best City Highlights Open Air Van Tour
SF: San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Shafter
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Handlery Union Square Hotel
I don’t believe the room was worth the price.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Hotel is dated. Room felt grubby. Staff were very friendly. Breakfast was great.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
YOTEL San Francisco
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
For the cost of the breakfast I would have liked to have a bigger spread. The limited menu was not worth the price tag.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Hotel Julian
Listing said breakfast included however they only offered muffins and coffee. They said they did not have eggs and yogurt during our stay.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 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 Chabad of the East Bay 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.
