Alameda County Travel Guide

California

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A cityscape with a prominent clock tower, dense urban buildings, and a distant body of water.
A historic building with a clock tower, surrounded by modern skyscrapers.
A coastal landscape with a grassy path leading to a rocky outcrop where a person is standing.
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Popular cities in Alameda County

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Oakland
Known for Sports, Entertainment and Theatres
Farmers markets, a multicultural culinary scene, stunning art deco architecture and an exciting zoo make Oakland a must-visit location for Bay area visitors.

Reasons to visit

  • University of California, Berkeley
  • Jack London Square
  • Berkeley Marina
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A waterfront with a dock, a house, and a bridge.
Fremont
Known for Dining, Business and Shopping
Nature reserves and hilltop lookouts, historic architecture and a lively arts scene make this an interesting destination in the southeast of San Francisco Bay.

Reasons to visit

  • Lake Elizabeth
  • Fremont Central Park
  • Aqua Adventure Water Park
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A golf course with a backdrop of hills and scattered houses.
Pleasanton
Known for Dining, Shopping and Family-friendly
Venture from San Francisco to the East Bay, where this small city combines old-town charm with great shopping, food and a variety of activities and events.

Reasons to visit

  • Alameda County Fairgrounds
  • Ruby Hill Winery
  • Stoneridge Shopping Center
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A vineyard with rows of grapevines under a clear sky.
Livermore
Known for Family-friendly, Wineries and Shopping
This city in California’s bountiful wine country offers golf, wine tasting and a charming downtown area.

Reasons to visit

  • San Francisco Premium Outlets
  • Del Valle Regional Park
  • Tesla Vintners
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A vast salt flat with a winding road and distant mountains.
Newark
Known for Dining, Shopping and Family-friendly
Love cafes, wildlife and live music? Get away to Newark!

Reasons to visit

  • Newpark Mall
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Dublin
Known for Shopping, Family-friendly and Sports
Dublin is calling! Discover its sports, dining, entertainment and more.
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University of California, Berkeley

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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.
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