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BEST WESTERN PLUS Airport Inn & Suites
170 Hegenberger Loop, Oakland, California 94621-1326Phone: 510/633-0500 | Fax: 510/633-1040
Experience all that the Oakland area has to offer at this full-service hotel- close to San Francisco and Berkley attractions.
The BEST WESTERN PLUS Airport Inn & Suites is an inviting hotel situated close to the Oakland International Airport off of Interstate 880. This Northern California hotel is proud to offer friendly customer service and great amenities for an affordable rate. Local transportation, such as the BART, is nearby to take guests to nearby attractions. Travelers staying at this Bay Area hotel will enjoy being close to Jack London Square, the Oakland Zoo, the Alameda Beaches and McAfee Stadium. Just a short drive away, guests can visit the Fisherman's Wharf and San Francisco Convention Center in San Francisco, take a hike in Muir Woods or spend the day in quaint Sausalito. This Oakland hotel also provides convenient access to Six Flags® Marina World and the Great America Theme Park.
This Oakland California hotel features spaciously-appointed guest rooms equipped with a microwave, refrigerator, cable satellite television with HBO® and high-speed Internet access. Guests will wake each morning to a complimentary hot buffet breakfast. This hotel in Oakland also features an indoor swimming pool and hot tub, fitness center, guest laundry and complimentary shuttle to Oakland International Airport. Corporate travelers staying at this San Francisco area hotel will love the onsite business center and meeting facilities.
For a convenient Bay Area location and fun-filled stay near San Francisco, make a reservation at the BEST WESTERN PLUS Airport Inn & Suites!
Local Events Worth Considering:
May 2012
Zazzle Bay to Breakers 12k is one of the world’s largest and oldest footraces. In San Francisco.
May 27, 2012 marks the 75th anniversary of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. In San Francisco.
June 2012
In its 35th year, The Union Street Festival is one of San Francisco’s largest free annual events.
Features world-class artists. The Season will delight fans of every kind.
35th Annual Haight-Ashbury Street Fair showcases the vitality and diversity making 'The Haight' a popular destination. In San Fran.
Arts & crafts booths, gourmet food, live entertainment, street painting, beverage gardens, kid's activities. In San Fran.
July 2012
Tells the story of three lifelong friends, forced to choose between their dreams and the safety of suburbia. At the Orpheum Theater in San Fran.
Witness the skies sparkle red, white and blue as PIER 39 celebrates Independence Day with fun for the whole family. In San Francisco.
Becoming one of the biggest Latin dance parties on the West Coast with some of this country’'s best Latin dance bands. In San Fran.
At the Nob Hill Masonic Center in Masonic Auditorium in San Francisco.
August 2012
Top flight musical and cultural entertainment, unique Asian American arts and crafts, grassroots fundraising. In San Fran.
Dozens of bands and attractions at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco.
An inimitable Filipino-American flair – features art pavilions and several stages highlighting music, dance, art, crafts. In San Fran.
Annual Italian festival that celebrates the rich Italian and Italian-American heritage that has existed in San Fran for generations.
Nearby Attractions:
List All CA AttractionsHabitot Children's Museum
The Habitot Children's Museum, located north of Oakland in the San Francisco Bay Area, features wonderful hands-on exhibits and activities for children. The center's classes and camps throughout the year are a great way to keep kids busy. Schedule plenty of time for the kids to experience, learn and explore all there is to do.
The hands-on discovery area features fun and exciting exhibits including, Rocketship and Mission Control, Waterworks, Drop-In Art Studio, Wiggle Well and Little Town Grocery & Cafe. The Hands-On Art Program allows children to get creative with clay, paper mache and recycled art materials. While in the area, enjoy a comfortable night's rest with Best Western hotels.
O.co Coliseum
Are you ready for some football? Well, San Francisco fans are. The O.co Coliseum, also known as The Oakland Coliseum, opened in 1966 as the home turf for the National Football League's Oakland Raiders. Since 1968, the Oakland Athletics Major League Baseball team have played home games in this multi-purpose stadium. In 1977, Led Zeppelin performed two shows in the stadium that ended up being their last concert performances in North America.
The stadium was the temporary home to the Major League Soccer team, the San Jose Earthquakes in 2008 and 2009. The stadium has hosted a Major League Baseball All-Star Game, the Amnesty International Human Rights Now Benefit Concert, a Guns N' Roses concert and was the site for the Disney Movie Angels in the Outfield. The stadium remains the only stadium that houses full-time Major League Baseball and Major League Football. Enjoy your time in Oakland with a comfortable night's rest, at the nearby Best Western hotel.
Oakland International Airport
The Oakland International Airport began in 1927, with 680 acres of land south of Oakland, on the San Francisco Bay. Dedicated by Charles Lindbergh, the airport was the site of many historic flights, including the 1937 final flight, by Amelia Earhart. The first commercial flights were provided by Boeing Air Transport, which later became United Airlines, followed by Trans World Airlines. During World War II, the airport became Naval Air Station Oakland, an airlift base for the U.S. Armed Services. After the war, scheduled commercial flights resumed with Western Airlines, American Airlines and Pacific Southwest Airlines.
The airport expanded throughout the years, by adding terminals, a cargo base, baggage claim area, security screening area, a air traffic control tower, parking lots and roadways. Commercial flights are available through more than ten commercial airlines to major United States cities. Cargo is transported through three cargo airlines and general aviation is scheduled in the North Field terminal. The airport continues to be a well-liked alternate airport to San Francisco International Airport. Make the most of your time in the San Francisco Bay Area, by checking into a comfortable Best Western guest room and enjoy a wonderful night's rest.
Oracle Arena
Home to the Golden State Warriors, the Oracle Arena is the oldest active arena in the National Basketball Association. Holding nearly 20,000 basketball fans, The O has more seating available than any other basketball arena in California.
Located in Oakland, Oracle Arena was opened in 1966, and is set in the Coliseum Industrial area. Cheer on your favorite teams in the Bay Area, and rest easy at a Best Western hotel in Oakland.
University of California, Berkeley
Situated in the fine city of Berkeley, the University of California, Berkeley was established in 1868, and is widely known as Cal, or Berkeley. In the world of academia, Cal can claim faculty, researchers, and alumni who've won a total of 70 Nobel Prizes, and 45 MacArthur Fellowships. Athletically, the Cal Golden Bears compete in the Pac-12 Conference and have won national titles in men's and women's swimming, baseball, and softball.
Visitors from nearby cities like San Francisco and Oakland are sure to visit the California Memorial Stadium during the fall to watch all the thrilling action of the college football. Basketball fans head to Haas Pavilion during the winter to catch all the slams, steals, and three-pointers as the men's and women's basketball teams play all their home games there.
