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Top things to do in Alameda, California

The 59 highest-rated places in Alameda, California, ranked by travellers.

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Oakland Zoo 1 Zoos
Oakland Zoo
4.6 · 13,711 reviews

The Oakland Zoo is situated within the 525-acre Knowland Park in the Oakland Hills. It features over 850 native and exot...

Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum 2 Venues
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
4.3 · 11,967 reviews

The Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum is a multi-purpose sports and entertainment complex featuring a distinctive 'cookie-...

Marina Park 3 Parks
Marina Park
4.7 · 4,751 reviews

Marina Park is a waterfront recreation area located on the eastern shore of the San Francisco Bay in San Leandro. The pa...

Lake Chabot Regional Park 4 Parks
Lake Chabot Regional Park
4.7 · 4,005 reviews
Alameda Theatre & Cineplex 5 Venues
Alameda Theatre & Cineplex
4.7 · 3,018 reviews
Hayward Japanese Gardens 6 Parks
Hayward Japanese Gardens
4.6 · 2,327 reviews
CuriOdyssey 7 Museums
CuriOdyssey
4.6 · 1,983 reviews
Chabot Park 8 Parks
Chabot Park
4.7 · 1,596 reviews
Anthony Chabot Regional Park 9 Parks
Anthony Chabot Regional Park
4.7 · 1,170 reviews
Don Castro Regional Recreation Area 10 Parks
Don Castro Regional Recreation Area
4.5 · 1,369 reviews
Kennedy Park 11 Parks
Kennedy Park
4.5 · 1,291 reviews
Knowland Park 12 Parks
Knowland Park
4.7 · 1,097 reviews
Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline 13 Parks
Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline
4.5 · 1,313 reviews
Pacific Pinball Museum 14 Museums
Pacific Pinball Museum
4.8 · 976 reviews
Las Trampas Wilderness Regional Preserve 15 Parks
Las Trampas Wilderness Regional Preserve
4.7 · 983 reviews
Coyote Point Recreation Area 16 Parks
Coyote Point Recreation Area
4.6 · 1,145 reviews
Meek Park 17 Parks
Meek Park
4.6 · 860 reviews
Cull Canyon Regional Recreation Area 18 Parks
Cull Canyon Regional Recreation Area
4.5 · 808 reviews
Oyster Bay Regional Shoreline 19 Parks
Oyster Bay Regional Shoreline
4.4 · 759 reviews
Krusi Park 20 Parks
Krusi Park
4.6 · 411 reviews
San Antonio Park 21 Parks
San Antonio Park
4 · 732 reviews
Halcyon Park 22 Parks
Halcyon Park
4.5 · 408 reviews
Hayward Area Historical Society 23 Museums
Hayward Area Historical Society
4.6 · 177 reviews
San Leandro High School Arts Education Center 24 Venues
San Leandro High School Arts Education Center
4.7 · 166 reviews
All Saints Catholic Church 25 Temples
All Saints Catholic Church
4.7 · 179 reviews
Toyon Park 26 Parks
Toyon Park
4.3 · 248 reviews
CSUEB Pioneer Stadium 27 Venues
CSUEB Pioneer Stadium
4.5 · 171 reviews
Altarena Playhouse 28 Venues
Altarena Playhouse
4.7 · 141 reviews
Rancho Laguna Park 29 Parks
Rancho Laguna Park
4.6 · 136 reviews
Union Point Park 30 Parks
Union Point Park
3.5 · 379 reviews

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Spring and early autumn usually bring the most comfortable weather for sightseeing, with mild days and thinner crowds than mid-summer.

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Two to three days is enough to cover the main highlights, with extra time for day trips to nearby attractions.

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City centres are usually walkable, with public transport linking the main districts; check local apps for tickets and routes.

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Staying near the old town or main station keeps the top attractions within easy reach on foot or a short ride.

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Aventuro lists 59 curated attractions in and around Alameda, California, ranked by traveller ratings.

Oakland Zoo is the highest-rated place to visit in Alameda, California right now.

The largest category is parks, with 28 places to explore.

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