Alameda San Francisco guidebook

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Alameda San Francisco guidebook

Sightseeing

This museum is a must-see for aspiring pilots and marines. Head to the aircraft carrier USS Hornet (CVS 12) and explore this historic vessel’s history and importance.
88 locals recommend
USS Hornet - Sea, Air and Space Museum
707 W Hornet Ave
88 locals recommend
This museum is a must-see for aspiring pilots and marines. Head to the aircraft carrier USS Hornet (CVS 12) and explore this historic vessel’s history and importance.
Crown Memorial State Beach is a state park in the city of Alameda, CA on the shores of San Francisco Bay. It is operated by East Bay Regional Parks District, under a cooperative agreement with the State of California and the City of Alameda.
106 locals recommend
Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach
Otis Drive
106 locals recommend
Crown Memorial State Beach is a state park in the city of Alameda, CA on the shores of San Francisco Bay. It is operated by East Bay Regional Parks District, under a cooperative agreement with the State of California and the City of Alameda.
Head to the top of Twin Peaks San Francisco for some of the best views of SF and the entire Bay Area.
727 locals recommend
Twin Peaks
727 locals recommend
Head to the top of Twin Peaks San Francisco for some of the best views of SF and the entire Bay Area.
The Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate, the one-mile-wide strait connecting San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean.
1321 locals recommend
Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate Bridge
1321 locals recommend
The Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate, the one-mile-wide strait connecting San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean.
Fisherman’s Wharf, on the northern waterfront, is one of the city's busiest tourist areas.
713 locals recommend
Fisherman's Wharf
2801 Leavenworth St
713 locals recommend
Fisherman’s Wharf, on the northern waterfront, is one of the city's busiest tourist areas.
The small island was developed with facilities for a lighthouse, a military fortification, a military prison, and a federal prison from 1934 until 21 March 1963.
503 locals recommend
Alcatraz Island
503 locals recommend
The small island was developed with facilities for a lighthouse, a military fortification, a military prison, and a federal prison from 1934 until 21 March 1963.

Food scene

Light-filled cafe serves up breakfast & lunch fare, plus bakery treats & espresso in a cheery space.
33 locals recommend
Blue Dot Cafe & Coffee Bar
1910 Encinal Ave
33 locals recommend
Light-filled cafe serves up breakfast & lunch fare, plus bakery treats & espresso in a cheery space.
Vietnamese noodle soups, rice porridge & other classic staples offered in a contemporary bistro.
17 locals recommend
Sidestreet Pho
2304 Encinal Ave
17 locals recommend
Vietnamese noodle soups, rice porridge & other classic staples offered in a contemporary bistro.
Miniature Japanese eatery serving udon & sushi amid pop culture artwork & anime on TV.
12 locals recommend
Yojimbo
1221 Park St
12 locals recommend
Miniature Japanese eatery serving udon & sushi amid pop culture artwork & anime on TV.
Easygoing cafe serving Hawaiian noodles & barbecue & Cajun-style boiled crab & crawfish.
Hang Ten Boiler
2315 Santa Clara Ave
Easygoing cafe serving Hawaiian noodles & barbecue & Cajun-style boiled crab & crawfish.
Stylish, lively restaurant serving locavore Californian & Italian fare & drinks in spacious digs.
71 locals recommend
Trabocco Kitchen and Cocktails
2213 S Shore Center
71 locals recommend
Stylish, lively restaurant serving locavore Californian & Italian fare & drinks in spacious digs.
Refined eatery & bar with an upscale menu of gourmet comfort foods & over 100 whiskeys & bourbons.
19 locals recommend
American Oak
2319 Santa Clara Ave
19 locals recommend
Refined eatery & bar with an upscale menu of gourmet comfort foods & over 100 whiskeys & bourbons.

Traveler advice

Getting around

Ferry is the best way to travel to San Francisco

San Francisco Bay Ferry - Harbor Bay Terminal