Alameda Point Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Alameda Point
Popular places to visit
USS Hornet Museum
You can learn about the history of Alameda with a trip to USS Hornet Museum. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
St. George Spirits
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at St. George Spirits during your travels to Alameda. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Jack London Square
Oakland’s premier dining, shopping and entertainment precinct is a waterside square named after one of America’s finest novelists.
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
Weird and wonderful animals, from frogs and otters to giraffes and sun bears, await at this animal park that even has its own roller coaster.
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.
Activities
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Tours PLUS Night Tour
Our pick of the best Alameda Point Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
One of the great features of this hotel is that higher level rooms on the North side have lovely views of Telegraph Hill, North Beach and the Bay. One negative is that they are optimized for business travelers. For example, there is no bell hop service - if you arrive with heavy bags you have to ...
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
The staff were super friendly. Great location and a nice price.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Best place to stay . Perfect location for all attractions. Breakfast was amazing too. I highly recommend .
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
This is an older property that has been refurbished. The rooms are clean. Bed needs replacing. It is very convenient to everything. Nice staff.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
YOTEL San Francisco
Super clean and budget friendly option. The location is a bit sketchy but there’s always a security guard on the lobby. I would definitely recommend it if you don’t mind being in close quarters with the people you are traveling with.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Alameda Point
West Alameda
If you're spending some time in West Alameda, Crab Cove Visitor Center and Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach 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.
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.
Temescal
If you're spending some time in Temescal, Temescal Alley and Oakland Floats 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 Children's Fairyland and Paramount Theatre.
