Downtown Alameda, CA
Oakland
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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
Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit University of California, Berkeley, during your trip to Berkeley. Attend a sporting event or discover the beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area.
Oakland Arena
Catch an event at Oakland Arena during your trip to Oakland. Experience the acclaimed art scene and entertainment choices in this walkable 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.
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
Catch an event at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum during your trip to Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theater scene in this walkable area.
Berkeley Marina
Explore the waterfront in Berkeley with a trip to Berkeley Marina. Discover the acclaimed theater scene and shops in this vibrant area.
Things to do
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours)
San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration
San Francisco: 7D Interactive Thrill Ride at PIER 39
San Francisco Big Bus Panoramic Sunset Tour
SF: San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) Entry Ticket
Downtown Alameda Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Clean room, courteous staff, walking distance to lots of eateries.
Reviewed on Dec 4, 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
The room and hotel was clean. The staff was friendly. The hotel was a great location. Couldn’t ask for anything else.
Reviewed on Dec 5, 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Excellent breakfast
Reviewed on Dec 3, 2025
Fairmont San Francisco
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5 — A Truly Magical Stay! I can’t say enough wonderful things about this beautiful hotel. From the moment we arrived, the service was exceptional—warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. Every staff member went above and beyond to make our stay feel special. But what absolutely stole ...
Reviewed on Dec 5, 2025
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Great room, great view and great staff...ridiculous parking fees!!
Reviewed on Dec 1, 2025
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Staff was great, loved the location, lots of parking nearby and room very clean
Reviewed on Dec 2, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Downtown Alameda
West Alameda
While visiting West Alameda, you might make a stop by sights like Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach and Pacific Pinball Museum.
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
Central business district with a mix of residential, retail, and office spaces, Downtown Oakland offers an Entertainment District, historic theaters, Oakland Museum, and outdoor retail mall. Easily accessible via BART and AC Transit.
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
Major West Coast port and trade center, this bustling area boasts the busiest port in Northern California, surrounded by a picturesque landscape of coastal terrace prairie, oak woodland, and north coastal scrub.
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, CA
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Pier 39
- Moscone Convention Center
- Golden Gate Park
- Oracle Park
- Chase Center
- Jack London Square
- Lombard Street
- Presidio of San Francisco
- Alcatraz Island
- University of California
- University of San Francisco
- Oakland Arena
- San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
- Embarcadero Center
- San Francisco State University
- San Mateo County Event Center
- Silicon Valley
- Palace of Fine Arts
- Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
- Ocean Beach
- UCSF Medical Center
- Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
- California Academy of Sciences
- Fox Theater
- Ghirardelli Square
