San Leandro Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Alameda County, California, United States
About San Leandro
San Leandro (known locally asSL) is in Alameda County in theEast Bayportion ofCalifornia'sBay Area. Historically a town with dozens of huge cherry farms and a Spanish missionary ranch, San Leandro today is a rapidly growing city home to prominent business firms and is a suburb ofOakland. Founded in 1872, it is one of the oldest cities in California. San Leandro does not have as much to offer as its neighbors, however its central location may make it a very economical home base for tourists and commuters, and its panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay and its hills are worth a trip for visitors. San Leandro has a diverse population, with Asians forming a plurality at roughly 30% of the population, Whites and Hispanics each at around 27%, African-Americans at 12%, and one of the lower 48 s
Top Attractions in San Leandro
Explore the best things to see and do in San Leandro:
- ★Casa Peralta
- ★Chabot Dam
- ★Cherry Festival
- ★Chinese New Year and Têt Festival
- ★Cinco De Mayo Festival
- ★Fairmont Ridge Regional Park
- ★Ghirardelli Chocolate Factory and Headquarters
- ★Lake Chabot Regional Park
Where to Eat in San Leandro
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Asia Delight #2
- 🍴Buffet Fortuna
- 🍴Cozy Kitchen
- 🍴Elio's Family Restaurant
- 🍴Emil Villa's
- 🍴Fifth Wheel Food
Where to Stay in San Leandro
- 🏨Budget Inn
- 🏨Fairmont Inn
- 🏨Hilton Garden Inn
- 🏨Nimitz Motel
- 🏨The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay (formerly San Leandro Marina Inn)
- 🏨Travelers Inn
San Leandro Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: