Alameda County Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A suspension bridge at sunset with a vibrant sky.
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.
A sculpture made of debris by a waterfront.

Popular cities in Alameda County

A serene lake with a gazebo, a tall tree, and a church tower.
Oakland
Known for Sports, Entertainment and Theatres
Discover Oakland’s fresh produce markets, historic architecture and intriguing blend of culinary styles as you explore the Bay area city.

Reasons to visit

  • University of California, Berkeley
  • Jack London Square
  • Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
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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

  • Fremont Central Park
  • Aqua Adventure Water Park
  • Ardenwood Historic Farm
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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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An aerial view of a rural landscape with rolling hills, fields, and a small town with houses and roads.
Dublin
Known for Shopping, Family-friendly and Sports
Dublin is calling! Discover its sports, dining, entertainment and more.
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An outdoor amphitheater with tiered seating and a stage.

University of California, Berkeley

8.8/10 (2,701 reviews)
Walk around the campus of University of California, Berkeley, a top university in Berkeley. Attend a sporting event or discover the beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area.
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