Hotels in Alameda

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to USS Hornet Museum— just one of the monuments in Alameda Point. Our travelers also love the art galleries in the area— your cultural tour starts here. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Alameda has other landmarks you might want to visit such as Golden Gate Bridge.

Crown Beach stretches 2.5 miles along San Francisco Bay with golden sands perfect for swimming and windsurfing. The adjacent park offers picnic spots where you can enjoy bay views while the gentle waters lap nearby.

Explore 40+ historic aircraft at this naval aviation museum housed in a former air station. Volunteer guides share captivating stories while you test the flight simulator and view rare military artifacts.

Sample the award-winning Island Haze IPA while watching the brewing process through glass walls at this nautical-themed taproom. Bring your dog and food from nearby restaurants for the full local experience.

If you want to see a show while you're in town, try and grab some tickets at Altarena Playhouse in East End. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you enjoy the show and want to see another, Grand Lake Theater, Fox Theater, and Paramount Theatre are not far.

Travelers to Alameda might want a tour of Building 43 Winery in Alameda Point. If you enjoy your tour, head to St. George Spirits or Urban Legend Winery, both within a short walk.

Face-to-face with great whites from a submerged cage – the ultimate adrenaline rush off California's coast. Book September through November when these magnificent predators are most active around the Farallon Islands.

If you like art, you might want to check out the upcoming exhibitions at Frank Bette Center for the Arts in West Alameda and see if there's something that takes your fancy. Hotels.com travelers also love the art galleries in the area— your cultural tour starts here. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you want to see more of the museums in Alameda, Oakland Museum of California and USS Hornet Museum aren't far.