Outdoors/East Bay

Alameda South Shore Beach

The East Bay’s actual swimming beach, free, with a view of the city.

Free
When
Open now.
Where
Crown Memorial State BeachSouth Shore, Alameda

Robert Crown Memorial State Beach on Alameda’s south shore is the rare East Bay swim that doesn’t involve a lake. Free. September is the warmest water of the year. Pair with a walk to the USS Hornet if you want a paid extra.

Open now.

Confirm times, price, and whether it’s still on with the official source before you go.