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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 acclaimed theater scene and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Oakland Arena
Catch an event at Oakland Arena during your trip to Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theater scene in this walkable area.
Oakland Zoo
Watch alligators being fed, ride a train through the Australian outback and see a herd of elephants on the African savannah at this animal park.
Greek Theater
You can enjoy a show at Greek Theater during your trip to Berkeley. Experience the acclaimed art scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Fox Theater
You can enjoy a show at Fox Theater during your stay in Oakland. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Oakland City Center
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Oakland City Center during your stay in Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Paramount Theatre
Come and see the ballet, a concert or a stand-up comedy performance at this spectacular art deco theater in the heart of Oakland.
Areas of Alameda
West Alameda
While visiting West Alameda, you might make a stop by sights like Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach and Pacific Pinball Museum.
East End
While visiting East End, you might make a stop by sights like Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach and AMF Southshore Lanes.
Alameda Point
While visiting Alameda Point, you might make a stop by sights like San Francisco Bay and USS Hornet Museum.
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.
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.
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.
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