Claremont Club & Spa is nestled in a residential neighborhood in the Oakland Hills and straddling both the cities of Berkeley and Oakland. Berkeley is a city with a small population and a big reputation, famous around the globe as a center for academic achievement, scientific exploration, free speech and the arts. Oakland has a personality of its own – the charter city has it all: massive parks, ancient redwoods, salty sea air from the bay, urban grandeur, suburban quaintness, and of course, a thriving food scene.
Located just 12 miles from downtown San Francisco and 45 miles to Sonoma wine country, the best of the Bay Area is right at your fingertips.
CHABOT SPACE AND SCIENCE CENTER
Chabot Space and Science Center offers visitors the very latest in hands-on, interactive exhibits, displays, and Planetarium shows that explore the mysteries of the universe and of life here on earth. (510) 530-3480
DUNSMUIR HOUSE AND GARDENS
The Dunsmuir Hellman Historic Estate is a 37-room mansion on a 40-acre estate is preserved as it stood in the early 1900's. Tour information (510) 562-0328
HEARST GREEK THEATER
The ancient style of the Hearst Greek Theater is based directly on the ancient Greek theater of Epidaurus. The venue is one of the best outdoor theaters to experience some of the biggest names in music. (510) 642-9988
CHILDREN'S FAIRYLAND
Children’s Fairyland is, in many ways, a timeless reminder of the joys of standing three-feet tall. (510) 238-6876
OAKLAND ZOO
Learn about wildlife conservation, see amazing animals, or attend one of our many interactive and educational programs at the Oakland Zoo. (510) 632-9523
OAKLAND MUSEUM
Brings together three historically independent disciplines—art, history, and natural sciences—under one roof at the Oakland Museum. (510) 238-2200
UC BERKELEY
UC Berkeley Campus: 1.5 miles from the Claremont. Beautiful campus to walk through.
UC BERKELEY BOTANICAL GARDENS
The UC Botanical Garden is a non-profit research garden and museum for the University of California at Berkeley, having a notably diverse plant collection including many rare and endangered plants. (510) 643-2755
HARBOR TOURS
These free tours will give you a front row seat to see the Oakland port and more importantly, get to see the famous Oakland cranes from a closer point of view.
FERRY RIDES
From Alameda to San Francisco - a great way to commute or just see the bay! (510) 522-3300
HORNBLOWER DINING YACHTS
Dinner and brunch cruises on the bay for one person or a group. (415) 788-8866