Downtown Alameda Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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-Alameda County Coliseum
Catch an event at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum during your trip to Oakland. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Oakland Arena
Catch an event at Oakland Arena during your trip to Oakland. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Greek Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at Greek Theater during your stay in Berkeley. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries 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.
Things to do
SKIP THE LINE: Exploratorium Daytime Admission
San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
Lombard Leap: Lombard Street Coit Tower and San Francisco Tour
San Francisco: PIER 39 Flyer, 7D Ride, & Laser Maze Ticket
Top hotels in Downtown Alameda
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Alameda
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.
Fruitvale
While you're in Fruitvale, take in top sights like Côte West and jump on the metro at Fruitvale 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.
Uptown Oakland
Well liked for its live music and architecture, Uptown Oakland is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Paramount Theatre and Fox Theater, and jump on the metro at 19th St Station to get around the city.
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.
Piedmont
You'll enjoy the lake views and architecture in Piedmont. You might want to make time for a stop at Davie Tennis Stadium or Piedmont Sports Field.
Downtown Alameda Travel Guide
- Golden Gate Park
- Pier 39
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Oracle Park
- San Francisco Bay
- Alcatraz Island
- Presidio of San Francisco
- Jack London Square
- University of California
- Union Square
- Oakland Arena
- Ferry Building
- Ocean Beach
- Embarcadero Center
- San Francisco Zoo
- California Academy of Sciences
- Palace of Fine Arts
