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Major city · United States

San Leandro

Base here only if you want cheap beds and a BART line into Oakland and San Francisco: 1 night, or 2 if you use it as a car base for the East Bay.

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San Leandro is a working East Bay suburb of about 80,000 people, founded in 1872 and once a cherry-farming town. It has little sightseeing of its own, but two BART stations, free-ish parking and lower room rates than Oakland or San Francisco make it a practical, economical base for the Bay Area if you accept a 25–40 minute train ride to the sights.

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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
USD
Best months
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
avoid Jul–Aug (inland heat), Dec–Feb (rain)
Airports
OAK · SFO · SJC
Nights
1–2
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
  • North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
  • North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
  • North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
  • United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
  • United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
  • United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
  • United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for San Leandro911 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about San Leandro, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Coffee$4–6
  • Street or quick mealDiner breakfast$14–22
  • Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)5 km (3.1 mi) rideshare$12–20
  • SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week$10–30
  • Budget bedHostel or budget motel bed, a night, per personUS$45
  • Mid-range bedMid-range motel or hotel double, a night, per roomUS$170
  • High-end bedMid-range motel or hotel double, a night, per roomUS$280

A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$90 · Mid US$160 · High US$300

Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Cherry Festival (first Saturday of June)San Leandro Marina and shorelineCasa Peralta adobeBART base for Oakland and San Francisco
Airports
OAK Oakland International (5–20 min by car; BART and buses link it to San Leandro.) · SFO San Francisco International (About 25–30 min by BART plus a bus or rideshare.) · SJC San Jose International (30–40 min by car; no BART link, so a car, bus or taxi.)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    14°C (57°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    16°C (61°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    17°C (63°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    19°C (66°F)

  5. May

    Best

    21°C (70°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    23°C (73°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    24°C (75°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    24°C (75°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    23°C (73°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    18°C (64°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    15°C (59°F)

Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Dec–Feb. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (24°C (75°F)), coolest Dec (5°C (41°F) low), wettest Jan (11 rain days), driest Jul (0). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

San Leandro: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

14°C (57°F)

6°C (43°F)

11 rd

Feb

16°C (61°F)

6°C (43°F)

10 rd

Mar

17°C (63°F)

7°C (45°F)

10 rd

Apr

19°C (66°F)

8°C (46°F)

6 rd

May

21°C (70°F)

9°C (48°F)

3 rd

Jun

23°C (73°F)

11°C (52°F)

1 rd

Jul

24°C (75°F)

12°C (54°F)

0 rd

Aug

24°C (75°F)

13°C (55°F)

0 rd

Sep

24°C (75°F)

13°C (55°F)

1 rd

Oct

23°C (73°F)

11°C (52°F)

4 rd

Nov

18°C (64°F)

7°C (45°F)

8 rd

Dec

15°C (59°F)

5°C (41°F)

10 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Two BART stations (San Leandro and Bayfair) run to Oakland, San Francisco and the airports. AC Transit and the free LINKS shuttle cover local streets; a car is easier for the marina and Lake Chabot. Bike lanes run along most major streets.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Oakland

go

Door to door: About 30–40 min

BART from San Leandro or Bayfair, 15–20 min

Lake Merritt, museums and food; the obvious half-day.

San Francisco

go

Door to door: About 1 h

BART direct, about 35–45 min

Ride BART rather than drive: downtown parking costs more than the fare.

Alameda

go

Door to door: About 30 min

Car or bus via Davis St and Doolittle Dr, 15–20 min

Ferry to San Francisco from the Alameda or Jack London Square terminals.

Berkeley

go

Door to door: About 50 min

BART to Downtown Berkeley, about 30–40 min

Campus and Telegraph Ave; easy on the same BART line.

Hayward

caution

Door to door: About 25 min

BART south, 10–15 min

Mostly a transfer point; go only for a specific address.

Fremont

caution

Door to door: About 45 min

BART south, about 25–30 min

Suburban; useful for the Tesla plant area or onward trains.

Richmond, California

skip

Door to door: About 1 h 10 min

BART north, about 45–55 min

Too far for a casual day from here.

Emeryville

caution

Door to door: About 45 min

Car or BART plus bus, 20–30 min

Shopping and bayfront; go only if you have a reason.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Downtown / Estudillo

Walkable core near the library, Casa Peralta and Pelton Plaza dining; San Leandro BART about 10–15 min on foot.

Bayfair / East 14th St

Motels and the Bayfair Center mall next to Bayfair BART; cheapest beds, most car traffic.

Marina / shoreline

Quieter, bay views and the marina; you need a car for everything.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
$70–110 excl. bed
Mid
$120–200 excl. bed
High
$220+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Mid-range motel or hotel double1 × 1 night × US$170US$170
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$160US$320
BART, San Leandro to San Francisco, both ways2 × US$16 · checkUS$32
BART airport run from OAK, both ways2 × US$12 · checkUS$24
eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15US$30
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeUS$58
Trip total≈ US$317 per person per day, bed includedUS$634

2026 estimate in US dollars; sales tax of 10.75% is added at checkout. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee$4–6
Burrito or taqueria plate$12–18
Diner breakfast$14–22
BART ride within the East Bay$2.50–6 (check)
5 km rideshare$12–20
eSIM or data SIM, about a week$10–30

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Daytime downtown and the BART stations are ordinary suburban-safe; the real issues are car break-ins at trailheads and malls, and unlit stretches of East 14th St at night. Keep bags out of sight and use rideshare after dark.
  • Weekday rush hour (8–9am, 4–6:30pm) jams I-580, I-880 and I-238; build in slack for airport runs.
  • Downtown parking meters fill fast: use the Estudillo garage, free but time-limited.
  • Sales tax is 10.75%, and listed prices exclude it.
  • Some East 14th St motels are cheap for a reason: read recent reviews before booking.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
911

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Emergency

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Embassy

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • BART San Leandro → San Francisco: about $8 one way, 35–45 min (check)
  • BART San Leandro → Oakland: about $3–4 one way, 15–20 min (check)
  • Rideshare OAK → downtown San Leandro: $15–25, 10–20 min

Say or show

  • Where is the BART station? — Where is the BART station?
  • One ticket, please — One ticket, please
  • Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
  • Is this seat taken? — Is this seat taken?

Tipping is expected: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink, 15–20% taxis.

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for San Leandro. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (inland heat), Dec–Feb (rain) · month by month →
  2. 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 8 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for OAK and SFO: last BART departures, rideshare fallback, overnight rung.
  2. Walking clusters with rescue anchors: downtown/Estudillo, Bayfair, the marina.
  3. Place pages with verified hours (Casa Peralta, History Museum, library) and eat pages with last orders.
  4. Rush-hour and hostile-arrival fixtures so gates A–D can go green.

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