Tourist Attractions, Dining and Things to Do and See in San Leandro, Greater Oakland and San Francisco
"Across the street to a fantastic golf course, a short stroll to great restaurants, a room overlooking the marina, my business trip felt like a vacation!”
- Golf
>> The Monarch Bay Golf Club
The Monarch Bay Golf Club is located adjacent to the San Leandro Marina Inn. The course is famously known as the home of Tony Lema. Redesigned by John Harbottle and managed by the American Golf Corporation. The club also features a double deck driving range with heaters, windscreens and a music system. The Wedges Bar &Grill offers breakfast, lunch, a full bar and banquet facilities. Special rates for Marina Inn guests are available upon request. For more information call (510) 895-2162.
- Dining
>> Horatio's Restaurant
Cuisine: Seafood, Steak, American
Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Brief Description: Just a short walk next door, Horatio's offers exceptional food and service with a waterfront view. Their menu includes seafood and steaks with both new and traditional preparations.
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Offers: Bar/Lounge, with Beer, Full Bar Mixed Drinks, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome; (corkage fee applies), Excellent Views, Weekend Brunch. (11:00 AM – 2:00 PM)
Parking Details: Ample free parking
Payment Options: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club
Open Monday thru Friday 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM, Saturday 11:30 AM to 10:00 PM, and Sunday 11:00 AM to 9:30 PM
(for more information call 510-351-5556).
Room service now available!
>> El Torito Restaurant
Cuisine: Mexican, Mexican American Dining
Dining Style: Casual
Brief Description: El Torito offers traditional Mexican dishes served with warm Latin hospitality.
Special Sunday Brunch (9:30 AM – 2:00 PM).
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Offers: Sunday Brunch Buffet is offered until 2pm on Sundays. Happy Hour offers discounted beverages and half priced appetizers Monday – Friday, 4pm-8pm. Tacorito Tuesdays offers 99cent Tacos in the Cantina from 4pm – 10pm.
Parking Details: Ample free parking
Payment Options: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club
Open Monday thru Thursday 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM, Friday &Saturday 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM, and Sunday 9:30 AM to 10:00 PM
For more information call 510-351-8825
- Attractions
>> Marina Park
Marina Park borders the beautiful San Francisco Bay, and is only a short walk away from the San Leandro Marina Inn. The 30 acre regional park is equipped with barbeque facilities, private picnic areas, playground, bicycle paths, and a mile-long fitness trail. Large group picnic areas are available for rental from April 1 thru October 31. Picnic area reservations can be submitted to the Recreation and Human Services Department, located at the City Hall South Offices (835 E.14th Street), or at the Marina Community Center, located at 15301 Wicks Blvd. For more information, call (510) 577-3462.
>> Oakland McAfee Coliseum / Oracle Arena
The Oakland McAfee Coliseum and Oakland Oracle Arena are home to the Oakland A's, the Oakland Raiders, and the Golden State Warriors. Both venues host a variety of events for the whole family to enjoy! Concerts, Sporting Events, Ringling Bros. and Barnum &Bailey Circus, Disney on Ice, and much more! The Coliseum and Arena are only 10 minutes from the San Leandro Marina Inn, and are easily accessible through the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system.(5.2 miles)
>> Jack London Square
Broadway and Embarcadero, Oakland, CA - (866) 295-9853, (510) 814-6000
This busy site at the water's edge has dining, entertainment, shopping, and more than a few spots for daydreaming. (10.6 miles)
>> Fisherman's Wharf
San Francisco, CA - Check website for directions and contact information.
Best known for being the location of Pier 39, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, the Cannery Shopping Center, Ghirardelli Square, a Ripley's Believe it or Not museum, a Wax Museum, an aquarium on the bay and home to many restaurants serving amazingly fresh seafood and bread bowls. (22.8 miles)
>> Camron Stanford House
1418 Lakeside Drive, Oakland, CA - (510) 444-1876
See period rooms and restoration exhibits at this Victorian on Lake Merritt. Wed. 11 am-4 pm, Sun. 1-5 pm, and by appt. (10.5 miles)
>> Dunsmuir Historic Estate
2960 Peralta Oaks Court, Oakland, CA - (510) 615-5555
Explore the mansion and its historic carriage house. Self-guided grounds tours Feb.-Oct.: Tues.-Fri. 10 am -4 pm. Mansion tours April-Sept.: Wed. 11 am - Noon. (6.3 miles)
>> USS Potomac
540 Water Street, Oakland, CA - (510) 627-1215
Franklin Delano Roosevelt's presidential yacht is one of the few floating museums in the country. The restored 165-foot vessel, a national historic landmark, is a memorial to FDR and his accomplishments. (8.2 miles)
>> Local Sports
>> Shopping Centers
- Marina Square
- Union Landing
- Metreon
- Union Square
- Ghirardelli Square
- Westfield Shopping Center
>> Tour Lines and Cruises
- The Gray Line
- Blue &Gold Fleet Cruises
- Family Fun
>> Oakland Zoo
9777 Golf Links Rd. Oakland, CA - (510) 632-9525
Nestled in the 525-acre Knowland Park in the Oakland Hills, the zoo houses more than 400 native and exotic animals. The exhibits are organized geographically and reflect the ecosystems of the animals' native habitats. Kids will love the "rides area," with a roller coaster, an "endangered species carousel," and a train. Daily 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (11.8 miles)
>> San Francisco Zoo
1 Zoo Road, San Francisco, CA - (415) 753-7080
Complete with a recreation area to relax and have fun in, the San Francisco Zoo is a center for wildlife that provides exemplary care for rare and endangered species. Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (21.8 miles)
>> Golden Gate Park
San Francisco, CA - Check website for location information and contact numbers.
Golden Gate Park is a vast playground, which covers more than 1,000 acres of land. The park ranges more than 50 city blocks in San Francisco's downtown and is home to the world-renown California Academy of Sciences, the tranquil Japanese Tea Gardens, and the oldest glass and wood Victorian greenhouse in the western hemisphere which houses more than 800 live butterflies and over 10,000 plants. The park is filled with many groves and peaceful gardens to take walks in, as well as many fun sites to see. Daily 5am-Midnight. (22.1 miles)
>> Chabot Space &Science Center
10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA - (510) 336-7300
The 86,000-square-foot center houses the largest public telescope in the United States, a 230-seat planetarium, and the large-screen Tien Mega Dome theater. There are also numerous hands-on science and technology exhibits.
Fri. 5-10 pm, Sat. 10 am-10 pm, Sun. Noon-5 pm; Wed.-Fri. 10 am-5 pm (members and pre-booked tours only) (18.8 miles)
>> Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak St, Oakland, CA - (888) 625-6873, (510) 238-2200
Surrounded by 51/2 acres of landscaped greenery, this museum is devoted to the arts, environment, and history of California. Wednesday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday Noon-5pm. Free on the second Sunday of the month. (10.4 miles)
>> California Academy of Sciences
55 Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA – (415) 379-8000
The California Academy of Sciences is a world-class scientific and cultural institution which recently opened a new facility in Golden Gate Park, a 400,000 square foot structure that houses an aquarium, a planetarium, a natural history museum and a 4-story rainforest all under one roof. Daily show and program information available on website.
Monday-Saturday 9:30am-5pm, Sunday 11:30am-5pm (25.3 miles)
- Culture
>> Oakland Ballet
2025 Broadway, Oakland, CA - (510) 452-9288, (510) 286-8914 (tickets)
The city's ballet company performs in town September through December at the Paramount Theatre. The troupe's unusual repertoire-which includes revivals of Diaghilev-era ballets-has garnered worldwide notice. (11.3 miles)
>> Oakland East Bay
Symphony 2025 Broadway, Oakland, CA - (510) 444-0801
The symphony presents classical and inventive new works for small orchestra and chamber ensembles in six annual performances at the Paramount Theatre and in numerous concerts at other venues throughout the year. (11.4 miles)
>> Paramount Theatre
2025 Broadway, Oakland, CA - (510) 893-2300, (510) 465-6400 (tickets)
This beautiful art deco landmark, built in 1931, screens classic films and hosts performances by both up-and-coming and well-known entertainers. (11. 3 miles)
>> Woodminster Amphitheater
3300 Joaquin Miller Rd, Oakland, CA - (510) 531-9597
Nestled among the redwoods of Joaquin Miller Park, this natural amphitheater hosts musicals throughout the summer. (17.3 miles)
San Leandro Marina Inn, 68 Monarch Bay Drive, San Leandro, CA, 94577 
800-786-7783