West Alameda
Oakland
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
Shop, dine and stroll to your heart’s content in this waterside square, named after the novelist who spent his childhood here.
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.
Fox Theater
You can enjoy a show at Fox Theater during your stay in Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Oakland Zoo
Watch alligators being fed, ride a train through the Australian outback and see a herd of elephants on the African savannah at this animal park.
Berkeley Marina
Explore the waterfront in Berkeley with a trip to Berkeley Marina. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
San Francisco Bay Sightseeing Cruise International Narration
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
Top hotels in West Alameda
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Hotel was nice location was great"
Reviewed on 25 May, 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
"Stayed at the Hilton Financial District in San Francisco and honestly had an amazing experience from start to finish. The location is perfect — close to Chinatown, North Beach, the waterfront, and super easy to get around the city from here. The hotel itself felt clean, modern, and well maintained, ..."
Reviewed on 26 May, 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Quick check in, clean rooms and private parking, LOVE"
Reviewed on 26 May, 2026
Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
"Clean room, convenient and close to shops. Room was cozy, slept well. -1 star for valet parking. Valet car and 2nd day of parking attendant stated parking was full. Escalated issue to manager and indicated I paid for valet, finally allowed to valet. parking attendant appeared stressed, short staff ..."
Reviewed on 26 May, 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"Nice staff and everything was close enough to do stuff"
Reviewed on 26 May, 2026
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
"Staff are helpful and pleasant to talk to."
Reviewed on 26 May, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Alameda
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 Lakeside Park and Garden Center 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.
Piedmont Avenue
Though Piedmont Avenue may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Chapel of the Chimes and Children's Fairyland.
Temescal
If you're spending some time in Temescal, Temescal Alley and Oakland Floats are top sights worth seeing.
Piedmont
You'll enjoy the lake views and architecture in Piedmont. You might want to make time for a stop at Davie Tennis Stadium or Piedmont Sports Field.
