West Alameda Travel Guide
Tourist Guide



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
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.

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

Greek Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at Greek Theater during your stay in Berkeley. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Activities

Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)

San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)

Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise

California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
Our pick of the best West Alameda Hotel Deals

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
The room was clean but the bed was very firm. The bathtub wouldn’t drain after its first use but they did fix it the next day. The breakfast was incredible. The staff were cheerful and helpful. It was in easy walking distance of everything I wanted to do while in San Francisco. I did however only ...
Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
We could’ve used a microwave in the room. Also parking price was not clear, it is available at about $74 a day. Convenient if you need a handicap or disabled person staying in the area. Great location for walking.
Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
My room was clean and comfortable, and the hotel in general was well kept up. I have no complaints--and the price was more than reasonable.
Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Amenities were great and location was the best. The hotel staff were courteous and the coffee option in the lobby was the best. Everything about this hotel is a flying star.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026

Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
PARKING way to COSTLY per night .
Reviewed on 15 May 2026

YOTEL San Francisco
Breakfast coffee maker on Sunday broke The extremely nice lady could not fix it I don’t blame her but the weekend staff Must learn how to restart machine. Period No coffee on my trip home. That’s not cool or acceptable No coffee was followed by 2 hour delay at airport You started my day poorly. Don’t ...
Reviewed on 17 May 2026


