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
Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit University of California, Berkeley, during your trip to Berkeley. Attend a sporting event or discover the beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area.
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
Catch an event at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum during your trip to Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theater scene in this walkable area.
Oakland Arena
Catch an event at Oakland Arena during your trip to Oakland. Experience the acclaimed art scene and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Greek Theater
President Theodore Roosevelt and the Dalai Lama are among the iconic figures who have graced the stage of this neoclassical open-air bowl.
Things to do
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
San Francisco: Skip-the-Line Escape from The Rock Bay Cruise
San Francisco Big Bus Panoramic Sunset Tour
West Alameda Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
All good
Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
For the most part it was okay. Room looked old and dated but everything was functional. There’s an additional charge for parking on the premises. Surrounding areas had the good mixed in with the bad. Probably not a good idea to walk around at night in certain areas. Staff was helpful and ...
Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Room was clean and ready early. Staff was welcoming
Reviewed on Oct 30, 2025
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Love the location, right in the heart of Chinatown.
Reviewed on Oct 31, 2025
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Yes
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025
Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
We stayed here twice on our trip. It’s an older hotel but it’s clean and good service. Beds are very hard. But easy to get to the airport. Would stay again.
Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025
Other neighborhoods around West Alameda
Gold Coast
While Gold Coast might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach and Jack London Square.
Downtown Oakland
Central business district with a mix of residential, retail, and office spaces, Downtown Oakland offers an Entertainment District, historic theaters, Oakland Museum, and outdoor retail mall. Easily accessible via BART and AC Transit.
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.
Fruitvale
While you're in Fruitvale, take in top sights like Côte West and jump on the metro at Fruitvale Station to see more of the city.
West Oakland
Major West Coast port and trade center, this bustling area boasts the busiest port in Northern California, surrounded by a picturesque landscape of coastal terrace prairie, oak woodland, and north coastal scrub.
Grand Lake
If you're spending some time in Grand Lake, Grand Lake Theater and Morcom Rose Garden are top sights worth seeing.