Alameda, CA

Travel Guide

Rosenblum Cellars
Rosenblum Cellars which includes a bar and interior views
USS Hornet Museum showing a marina
Rosenblum Cellars which includes outdoor eating as well as a small group of people
Rosenblum Cellars

Where to stay in Alameda

Sunset over the kite surfing beach in Alameda

West Alameda

4/5(23 area reviews)

While visiting West Alameda, you might make a stop by sights like Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach and Pacific Pinball Museum.

West Alameda
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East End

While visiting East End, you might make a stop by sights like Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach and AMF Southshore Lanes.

East End
The beautiful Alameda Island was stunning because my husband and I live in a land locked state.  The beauty of the water surrounding this island was gorgeous! 
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West End

While West End isn't home to many top sights, Pacific Pinball Museum and USS Hornet Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.

West End
USS Hornet Museum featuring aircraft and signage

Alameda Point

While visiting Alameda Point, you might make a stop by sights like San Francisco Bay and USS Hornet Museum.

Alameda Point
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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 Pacific Pinball Museum and Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach.

Gold Coast
Alameda featuring street scenes and heritage elements

Downtown Alameda

While Downtown Alameda isn't home to many top sights, Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach and Pacific Pinball Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.

Downtown Alameda
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
4 out of 5
2500 Mason St, San Francisco, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is SAR 431 per night from May 27 to May 28
SAR 431
SAR 662 total
27 May - 28 May
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (6,378 reviews)
"My family loved it"

Reviewed on 8 May 2025

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA
The price is SAR 462 per night from May 11 to May 12
SAR 462
SAR 544 total
11 May - 12 May
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,915 reviews)
Very pleasant and safe Hilton hotel.
"Staff is pleasant and responsive. They are very professional. The hotel environment is clean and safe. Very secured parking structure. A lot of restaurants are nearby the Polk street. A variety of food selections."

Reviewed on 6 May 2025

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Handlery Union Square Hotel
3.5 out of 5
351 Geary St, San Francisco, CA
The price is SAR 503 per night from May 22 to May 23
SAR 503
SAR 592 total
22 May - 23 May
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,368 reviews)
"I stay here all the time. Everyone is so nice and helpful."

Reviewed on 8 May 2025

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Coral Reef Inn & Suites
Coral Reef Inn & Suites
2.5 out of 5
400 Park St, Alameda, CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Alameda. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
6.8/10 (2,703 reviews)
"Great stay, nice people, good location"

Reviewed on 28 April 2025

Coral Reef Inn & Suites
Beautiful and Lush Hidden Wisteria Getaway
Beautiful and Lush Hidden Wisteria Getaway
Alameda
Stay at this cottage in Alameda. Enjoy a garden, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions San Francisco Bay and Oakland Arena are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (267 reviews)
Great time!
"We had a wonderful stay"

Reviewed on 28 April 2025

Beautiful and Lush Hidden Wisteria Getaway
Stunning Alameda Beachfront Apt.  Spectacular Dtown SF Views- Book Now on VRBO!
Stunning Alameda Beachfront Apt. Spectacular Dtown SF Views- Book Now on VRBO!
2 out of 5
Alameda
Stay at this apartment in Alameda. Enjoy a fitness center, an in-room coffeemaker, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions San Francisco Bay and Jack London ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
Great location! Great host! Best view of SF in Alameda!
"Absolutely loved viewing the beach and kite surfers, with the SF city skyline in the background. From the balcony, the city lights at night were spectacular. Accommodations were great, comfortable, and relaxing. Very clean. We will be staying again."

Reviewed on 5 May 2025

Stunning Alameda Beachfront Apt. Spectacular Dtown SF Views- Book Now on VRBO!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Alameda

4.1
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
78
5 - Excellent 33%
4 - Good
113
4 - Good 48%
3 - Okay
36
3 - Okay 15%
2 - Disappointing
5
2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
4
1 - Terrible 2%

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveler

Staff wasn't the best night work really stressed me out very unstable a I think she has PTSD cuz she seems like she's schizophrenic

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Thought it was a very cool place and would like to spend some more time there in the future.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Webster Street and surrounding area continues to improve. Businesses and homes are being upgraded. Marijuana Dispensary on main street NOT appreciated! Run down ticky tacky businesses gradually disappearing along Webster(main street).

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

No

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Alameda has nice shopping center.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

We went to the USS Hornet Museum. It was full of historical info.