West Alameda Travel Guide
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Visit West Alameda
Popular places to visit

Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach during your trip to Alameda?

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.

Berkeley Marina
Explore the waterfront in Berkeley with a trip to Berkeley Marina. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this vibrant area.
Things to do

San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration

San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours)

All Day Unlimited Mini Golf and Games in Bay Area (East)

San Francisco Gin Cocktail Class Views and Gin History

Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
Top hotels in West Alameda

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
There was not a spa. The breakfast was just fantastic. The staff was very friendly.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Pretty central , i got the BART from the airport
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Great location just across the street from the Fisherman’s Wharf
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026

YOTEL San Francisco
Air con stopped working at one point
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
I love to come here it’s my get away
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026

The Marker Union Square San Francisco
Few minute walk to trolley. Complimentary coffee in the am.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Alameda

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.

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.

Grand Lake
If you're spending some time in Grand Lake, Grand Lake Theater and Morcom Rose Garden 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 Grand Lake Theater and Children's Fairyland.

Temescal
If you're spending some time in Temescal, Temescal Alley and Oakland Floats are top sights worth seeing.

