Downtown Alameda Travel Guide
Oakland
Visit Downtown Alameda
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.
Berkeley Marina
Explore the waterfront in Berkeley with a trip to Berkeley Marina. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this vibrant area.
Fox Theater
You can enjoy a show at Fox Theater during your stay in Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Greek Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at Greek Theater during your stay in Berkeley. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices 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
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
Muir Woods and Sausalito 1/2 Day Tour (Small Group)
SF: San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) Entry Ticket
San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
#1 San Francisco Pub Crawl & Clubbing Experience
Top hotels in Downtown Alameda
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Just wish the cafe was open latervtgan 10 pm."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"We had 3 rooms, 2 out of the 3 had warped doors, with a good sized gap between the door and the door jam, letting the hallway light and noise in. Also felt like someone could easily kick the door in because of the gap."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"The staff were great every single one of them! However the property is very old, squeaky floors, low dimmed lighting. The AC (thermostat) is extremely old and not the most efficient. The shower pressure was very weak. Room was clean and comfortable however, not much views even from the 7th floor. ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
"We really enjoyed the skybar on the 46th floor. It has a spectacular view of the City of San Francisco on a 360- degree angle ! The room is also bigger compared to other I’ve stayed in SF. The breakfast buffet is great !"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
"The room was clean. My door to my room almost locked me out and my wife in several times. The hotel is very nice otherwise. My main complaint is that I was double charged for Parking my car on hotel property overnight. So I paid double for parking. When I called the hotel to ask about why they told ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
"Todo estuvo muy bien"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
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.
San Antonio
If you're spending some time in San Antonio, Lake Merritt and Lakeside Park and Garden Center are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Oakland
Theatres, art galleries and live music highlight some notable features of Downtown Oakland. Make a stop by Oakland City Center or Embarcadero Bay Bicycle Trail while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at 12th Street/Oakland City Center Station or 19th St Station to get around town.
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.
Piedmont Avenue
Though Piedmont Avenue may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Grand Lake Theater and Children's Fairyland.
