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 family-friendly 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 family-friendly area.
Jack London Square
Enjoy shopping, dining, scenic waterfront walks and a slice of American literary history at this portside square where Jack London spent his childhood.
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 Arena
Catch an event at Oakland Arena during your trip to Oakland. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Greek Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at Greek Theater during your stay in Berkeley. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Activities
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
San Francisco Big Bus Panoramic Sunset Tour
San Francisco: Skip-the-Line Escape from The Rock Bay Cruise
San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours)
Our pick of the best Alameda Point Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Clean, very friendly staff, easy to navigate, safe
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
I think overall good experience among many hotels options. Convinient location and trust brand.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Room was older, yet clean and the bed was wonderful. Food was excellent and restaurant staff amazing. Oh, the cookies were amazing!
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Rooms were very clean, the check in and check out process was very easy. The gentlemen assisting in our luggage’s were so kind in holding our bags before check in so we didn’t have to lug them throughout the day. Breakfast was delicious and reminded me of an all inclusive amenity. Great ...
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Good restaurant. Clean room, good airport shuttle service
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
good
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Alameda Point
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.
West Alameda
If you're spending some time in West Alameda, Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach and Pacific Pinball Museum are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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 Mountain View Cemetery and Paramount Theatre.
Alameda Point Travel Guide
- USS Hornet Museum
- Pier 39
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Moscone Convention Center
- Presidio of San Francisco
- Alcatraz Island
- Lombard Street
- Muir Woods National Monument
- University of California
- Union Square
- Oakland Arena
- Embarcadero Center
- Greek Theater
- San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
- Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
- Palace of Fine Arts
