Alameda Point Travel Guide
Oakland
Visit Alameda Point
Popular places to visit
USS Hornet Museum
You can learn about the history of Alameda with a trip to USS Hornet Museum. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
St. George Spirits
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at St. George Spirits during your travels to Alameda. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
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 entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Things to do
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration
San Francisco: Lombard St Best City Highlights Open Air Van Tour
San Francisco Double Decker City Tour (2 hours)
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
Top hotels in Alameda Point
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Staff was good. Facility needs refurbishing. Rooms are cramped and outdated.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Todo bien exelente servicio
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Excellent location and Helpful staff.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Good location for walking around town and good rooms. Staff were also good.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
YOTEL San Francisco
I will be avoiding this hotel in the future. They overcharged my credit card and it took me over 3 weeks, 5 escalations and follow-ups to get my refund.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
Very poor quality furniture and interior, Bathroom door was broken and even suiet doesn’t carry Microwave that’s first time i experienced, Really don’t recommend this to anyone or use it again.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Alameda Point
West Alameda
If you're spending some time in West Alameda, Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach and Pacific Pinball Museum are top sights worth seeing.
West Oakland
While you're in West Oakland, take in top sights like Old Oakland and jump on the metro at West Oakland Station to see more of the city.
Downtown Oakland
Theatres, art galleries and live music highlight some notable features of Downtown Oakland. Make a stop by Oakland City Center or Fox Theater while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at 12th Street/Oakland City Center Station or 19th St Station to get around town.
San Antonio
If you're spending some time in San Antonio, Lake Merritt and Lakeside Park and Garden Center are top sights worth seeing.
Temescal
If you're spending some time in Temescal, Temescal Alley and Oakland Floats are top sights worth seeing.
Piedmont Avenue
Though Piedmont Avenue may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Chapel of the Chimes and Grand Lake Theater.
