Attractions in West Alameda, California

There’s a lot going on in West Alameda
Surrounded by the Bay and Estuary on three sides, you’ll find myriad opportunities for fun by the water. But that’s not all. Check out our attractions here...

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Attractions in West Alameda

There's no doubt about it, West Alameda has more than its share of things to do and see. Here are a few of the things that make the West End special.

Alameda National Wildlife Refuge (website)
At the northwest corner of the former Alameda Naval Air Station, this wildlife refuge protects endangered Least Tern colonies and Brown Pelicans, while providing nature education and recreation.

Alameda Oakland Ferry (website)
Take the ferry to the San Francisco Ferry Building, Pier 39 and Fisherman's Wharf, or Oakland. Special ferries visit Angel Island and take fans to AT&T Park for Giants games. Give your out-of-town guests a treat or commute to work or shopping..

Alameda Point Antiques & Collectibles Faire (website)
On the first Sunday of each month at Alameda Point, you’ll find over 800 dealers selling antiques and collectibles.

Ballena Bay
Turn off Central at the Ballena Bay signs, and you’ll find yourself next to the Bay with fine walking trails, a Marina and spectacular views of the San Francisco skyline.

Boat launching ramp
The Encinal Boat Ramp, off Central Avenue behind Encinal High School, includes a free launching ramp, restrooms, and automobile and trailer parking.

City View Skate Park
If you like skateboarding, you’ll love the volunteer-built skate park at Alameda Point.

College of Alameda (website)
Our own community college with a varied curriculum including more than 300 liberal arts, science and technology courses.

Crab Cove (website)
A unique Visitor Center, shoreline and wildlife habitat for education and enjoyment.

Crown Beach (website)
A 2.5-mile warm, shallow beach, with sand dunes bordering a bicycle trail and a bathhouse and changing rooms at the west end. Swimming, windsurfing, picnic tables, barbecue pits and lawn area. The Sand Castle and Sand Sculpture Contest is held here in June.

Farmers' Market (website)
Year-round Farmers' Market at Webster and Taylor offers freshly picked produce, baked goods, fresh seafood, flowers, and other goodies weekly on Tuesday morning. A second market is held on Thursday afternoons during the summer.

Lucky Ju Ju Pinball (website)
Vintage pinball machines and a monthly rotating art exhibit. Open Friday and Saturday evenings.

Marina Village Yacht Harbor (website)
Right along the Oakland Estuary, the Marina Village Yacht Harbor offers 750 slips.

Naval Air Museum (website)
Visit the educational community center at Alameda Point and learn how the Alameda Naval Air Station served the nation during World War II, Korea, Vietnam and Desert Storm.

Rosenblum Cellars Winery (website)
Winemaking in Alameda? You bet!! We may not grow the grapes, but the rest happens here on Main Street. Stop in for a free tasting.

USS Hornet Museum (website)
Come aboard the aircraft carrier that served our country in World War II and recovered the Apollo 11 and 12 astronauts, the first men on the moon! Open daily at Pier 3 at Alameda Point.

Washington Park, and other city parks (website)
West Alameda has its share of city parks. The largest, Washington Park, near Crown Beach, has something for everyone: a playground, picnicking, tennis, softball, soccer, horseshoe pits, basketball, volleyball – even an off-leash dog park.