Sand Ridge
Birmingham
Popular places to visit

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Walk around the campus at University of Alabama at Birmingham during your visit to Birmingham. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

UAB Hospital
If UAB Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Birmingham.

Barber Motorsports Park
Watch cars speed around the twisty track and admire vintage motorcycles in the museum at Alabama’s motoring hub.

The Summit
You can enjoy retail therapy at The Summit during your stay in Birmingham. Attend a sporting event or discover the area's mountain views.

Birmingham Zoo
Why not see the exotic and native animals who live at Birmingham Zoo during your holiday in Birmingham? In the area, take in the entertainment choices and mountain views.

Sloss Furnaces
Delve into the industrial history of Alabama at this hulking factory ruin, where generations of workers once toiled.
Things to do

Birmingham Civil Rights Walk of Freedom Smartphone Audio App Tour

An Epic Bar Crawl: Alabama Birmingham's Best Bars

An Epic Alabama Art Walk: Birmingham District Bonanza Bash
Top hotels in Sand Ridge

Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
"I would like to rate the place higher because the property is pretty nice, but my room absolutely stank of weed. Aside from that... 1) the room is well equipped and modern 2) no breakfast bar or restaurant, and there is not much nearby (the only places you can walk to are on the other side of a four-lane ..."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
"Room was clean but could be better."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
"Nice room and breakfast! Ample safe parking! Nice location!"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026

Comfort Inn Birmingham Homewood
"This was a last minute booking for me, overall not a bad area. Not a lot of food options."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026

Embassy Suites Hotel Birmingham
"Everything from a clean room to exceptional staff and really great breakfast was really good."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
"First of all, Jeff was amazing! I accidentally left my clothes in my room and he personally took them to UPS and paid for them to be shipped to me ( I reimbursed him of course). The hotel was a good value for the price. It's a little older. When you turn on the air conditioner, in our room it was ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sand Ridge

Glen Iris
Glen Iris might not have many top sights, but Regions Field and Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Vestavia Hills
Visitors to Vestavia Hills enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Birmingham Ballet is worth a stop.

Homewood
Travellers come to Homewood for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Birmingham Zoo and Red Mountain Park while you're in town.

Five Points South
Unique features of Five Points South include the theatres and live music. Make a stop by Regions Field or Vulcan Statue while you're exploring the area.

Downtown Birmingham
Downtown Birmingham is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to McWane Science Center or Regions Field.

Civil Rights Historic District
Civil Rights Historic District is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Birmingham Civil Rights Institute or Alabama Theater.
