Guidebook for Alameda
Entertainment & Activities
A must-see gorgeously restored gem of a building!
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Alameda Theatre & Cineplex
2317 Central AveA must-see gorgeously restored gem of a building!
Oakland Restaurants,
Farmers' Market,
Jack of all Trades- every 2nd Saturday 11-5 for Handmade Goods and Food Trucks.
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Jack London Square
472 Water StOakland Restaurants,
Farmers' Market,
Jack of all Trades- every 2nd Saturday 11-5 for Handmade Goods and Food Trucks.
Vintage coin operated hand cranked games from "Playland- By- the- Sea".
Say "hello" to Laughing Sal for us!
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Musée Mécanique
Fishermans WharfVintage coin operated hand cranked games from "Playland- By- the- Sea".
Say "hello" to Laughing Sal for us!
Pacific Pinball Museum
1510 Webster StPlay vintage pinball! in a museum!
Subpar Miniature Golf Alameda
Getting Around
What a gorgeous way to get around !
Get there early enough to park -by 15 minutes- or take an Uber or Lyft and enjoy not waiting! Buy your tickets on the boat.
Stop at the Ferry Building in SF to shop and eat to later set foot onto Market St. towards the City Center or onto the Embarcadero towards the Wharf.
Check times for ferries that go all the way to Pier 41- near Pier 39 and Fishermans Wharf.
Pier 33 will get you to Alcatraz if you've pre-booked tickets and you need to prebook!!!
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Alameda Main Street station
2990 Main StWhat a gorgeous way to get around !
Get there early enough to park -by 15 minutes- or take an Uber or Lyft and enjoy not waiting! Buy your tickets on the boat.
Stop at the Ferry Building in SF to shop and eat to later set foot onto Market St. towards the City Center or onto the Embarcadero towards the Wharf.
Check times for ferries that go all the way to Pier 41- near Pier 39 and Fishermans Wharf.
Pier 33 will get you to Alcatraz if you've pre-booked tickets and you need to prebook!!!
Food Scene
Park Street
Park StreetCasual Shopping, dining, nightlife.
Julie's Coffee & Tea Garden
1223 Park StGreat Tea and garden seating
Wescafe
1518 Webster StGreat coffee, eats, and outdoor seating
local produce, mostly pesticide free, and small batch specialty foods
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Alameda Farmers' Market
710 Haight Avelocal produce, mostly pesticide free, and small batch specialty foods
Tea Leaf Salad.
Rainbow Salad.
They make these a hundred times a day and they're the best on the island!
Go early to put your name down on the list...there are no reservations. Walk around and shop Park Street until your dinner time or go for lunch.
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Burma Superstar
4721 Telegraph AveTea Leaf Salad.
Rainbow Salad.
They make these a hundred times a day and they're the best on the island!
Go early to put your name down on the list...there are no reservations. Walk around and shop Park Street until your dinner time or go for lunch.
German food. All good. All the time plus music, and a thousand beers.
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Speisekammer
2424 Lincoln AveGerman food. All good. All the time plus music, and a thousand beers.
Dragon Rouge
2337 Blanding AveWaterside seating.
Garlic Noodles.
Catfish Claypot.
Walk to a great little breakfast spot.
Strata- Savory or Sweet.
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Blue Dot Cafe & Coffee Bar
1910 Encinal AveWalk to a great little breakfast spot.
Strata- Savory or Sweet.
THE ZAGAT REVIEW
Look for hearty American breakfast favorites, big burgers and sandwiches for lunch and a robust coffee and tea list at these affordable Mid-Market and Alameda cafes from the owners of Little Griddle. The spaces exude cozy vibes and are decorated like homespun living rooms.
Homeskillet Alameda
1363 Park StTHE ZAGAT REVIEW
Look for hearty American breakfast favorites, big burgers and sandwiches for lunch and a robust coffee and tea list at these affordable Mid-Market and Alameda cafes from the owners of Little Griddle. The spaces exude cozy vibes and are decorated like homespun living rooms.
Small Mom and Pop, always the best sushi and never overcrowded. Black Dragon, Kona Krunch, Godzilla, seaweed salad and spinach salad!
Sakura Sushi Bar & Grill
2408 Santa Clara AveSmall Mom and Pop, always the best sushi and never overcrowded. Black Dragon, Kona Krunch, Godzilla, seaweed salad and spinach salad!
Brown butter cookies, "the Specialty" croissants, cream puffs, Best coffee in Alameda. Gene is making it his goal to keep them in business!
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Crispian Bakery
1700 Park StBrown butter cookies, "the Specialty" croissants, cream puffs, Best coffee in Alameda. Gene is making it his goal to keep them in business!
Really good and copious amounts of Mexican Food, family run business. Busy , busy busy! Oh- and an apparently peerless tequila selection.
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La Penca Azul
1440 Park StReally good and copious amounts of Mexican Food, family run business. Busy , busy busy! Oh- and an apparently peerless tequila selection.
Acapulco
2100 Lincoln AveThe closest restaurant (5 minute walk).
Excellent margaritas and salsa (do not mix)
Spice I Am
1353 Park StCrab fried rice, fried mushrooms, chicken tofu curry noodle
Chef's Wok
1821 Webster StDim sum
Sidestreet Pho
2304 Encinal AveBest Vietnamese
Cholita Linda
4923 Telegraph AveTacos
Best pizza on the island. Get their Spicy Diablita! You’re welcome!
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East End
1650 Park StBest pizza on the island. Get their Spicy Diablita! You’re welcome!
In-N-Out Burger
555 Willie Stargell AveGreat Cheap Eats.
Burger King
1300 Macdonald AveIMPOSSIBLE WHOPPER!
BLUEFIN SUSHI & THAI
Spinning Bones
Shopping
Trader Joe's
3250 Lakeshore AveMy favorite grocery store.
Salvation Army Thrift Store
1918 Park StMy favorite way to shop!
Whales & Friends
2060 Lincoln AveGifts for everyone or self!
Very Hand-Made, Very Local Artisan gifts for yourself or others.
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Modern Mouse
2223 S Shore CenterVery Hand-Made, Very Local Artisan gifts for yourself or others.
Target
2675 Geary BlvdStock up on essentials for those of you here for awhile...
T.J. Maxx
2250 S Shore CenterHalf-off everything retail prices...what's not to love!?
Great bargains for food , wine great and sometimes t-shirts.
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Grocery Outlet Bargain Market
2900 BroadwayGreat bargains for food , wine great and sometimes t-shirts.
Goods & Garden
Parks & Nature
Crab Cove Visitor Center
1252 McKay AveNature Learning Center
Bay Farm Island
bike or walking bath
Rent a $5 bike from us, take them on the ferry and ride across the bridge.
Take the Sausalito ferry back to the city, ride to the Ferry Building and on back to Alameda.
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Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate BridgeRent a $5 bike from us, take them on the ferry and ride across the bridge.
Take the Sausalito ferry back to the city, ride to the Ferry Building and on back to Alameda.
Just a lovely ride to the beach, not to mention the DeYoung Museum, The Asian Art Museum, Conservatory of Flowers, Japanese Tea Garden, California Academy of Sciences, Lands End for a Hike, and the ruins of Sutro Baths.
Eat at The Chalet, home to some of the city’s murals from the WPA and some mighty fine food AND views!
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Golden Gate Park
Just a lovely ride to the beach, not to mention the DeYoung Museum, The Asian Art Museum, Conservatory of Flowers, Japanese Tea Garden, California Academy of Sciences, Lands End for a Hike, and the ruins of Sutro Baths.
Eat at The Chalet, home to some of the city’s murals from the WPA and some mighty fine food AND views!
Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach
Otis Drive
Jean Sweeney Open Space Park - West Gate
Alameda Strand
2351 Shore Line DrDrinks & Nightlife
the tasting.
But really if you have the time taste Hangar One Vodka, the brand that put them on the map,
St. George's Spirits: Eaux de Vie, Grappa, Gins! , Whisky, and Gene says they're always experimenting. Fun fact: their view of the city was grandfathered in when they began business!
Let me know if you hear this has somehow changed because of all the new developments on the island, would you?
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St. George Spirits
2601 Monarch Stthe tasting.
But really if you have the time taste Hangar One Vodka, the brand that put them on the map,
St. George's Spirits: Eaux de Vie, Grappa, Gins! , Whisky, and Gene says they're always experimenting. Fun fact: their view of the city was grandfathered in when they began business!
Let me know if you hear this has somehow changed because of all the new developments on the island, would you?
Faction Brewing
2501 Monarch StGreat view and local handcrafted brew
Admiral Maltings
651A W Tower AveGreat wines with views!
Grab some grub at Scolaris next door.
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Rock Wall Wine Company
2301 Monarch StGreat wines with views!
Grab some grub at Scolaris next door.
Any burger, any specialty fries to eat with your brew from Faction or wine from Rock Wall!
Scolari's At The Point
2301 Monarch StAny burger, any specialty fries to eat with your brew from Faction or wine from Rock Wall!
Essentials
Great destination shopping and Farmers' Market. Take the Ferry!
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Ferry Plaza Farmer's Market
1 Ferry PlazaGreat destination shopping and Farmers' Market. Take the Ferry!