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
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 Zoo
Catch an exciting train through the Australian outback, watch giraffes eat their dinner and see majestic African elephants at this family-friendly zoo.
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
San Francisco: Lombard St Best City Highlights Open Air Van Tour
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
Our pick of the best Alameda Point Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
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Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
I don't recall what this hotel was rated when I booked it but, its definitely basic. The location is good, as stated in other reviews. There are two separate towers, ehich was a little confusing, and you had to carry your luggage up stairs if you are in the back tower. Also, the in room furniture, ...
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
The hotel itself was fine, no complaints and no rave review factors. But the front door bellman / host Prince really made the difference for my stay. So welcoming and friendly, knew where everything was, knew who to ask for what at any time of the day, was accommodating even when I arrived at the ...
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
YOTEL San Francisco
All the staff are super friendly and the rooms are great!
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Awesome 👏
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
The hotel is not in the best location so beware! Once you walk outside you are near the Tenderloin to the left. Not a good area. The hotel completely price guaged due to conferences in the area. Three times the regular rate per night for an aging huge chain property is robbery! Stayed at many Hiltons ...
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Alameda Point
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.
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 Embarcadero Bay Bicycle Trail 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 Phap Duyen Tu are top sights worth seeing.
Grand Lake
If you're spending some time in Grand Lake, Grand Lake Theater and Morcom Rose Garden are top sights worth seeing.
Temescal
If you're spending some time in Temescal, Temescal Alley and Oakland Floats are top sights worth seeing.
