Alameda Guidebook
Sightseeing
This the closest park to our home. Catch the trail that spans the entire length of the island. The quickest entrance to the park is on 8th St. Enjoy a nice walk or bike ride with family and friends. Lots of open space to walk the pets too.
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Jean Sweeney Open Space Park
1100 Atlantic AveThis the closest park to our home. Catch the trail that spans the entire length of the island. The quickest entrance to the park is on 8th St. Enjoy a nice walk or bike ride with family and friends. Lots of open space to walk the pets too.
Great place to get some exercise with access to the beach, picnic areas, a dog park, duck pond, basketball court, softball fields, tennis courts, etc.
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Washington Park
740 Central AveGreat place to get some exercise with access to the beach, picnic areas, a dog park, duck pond, basketball court, softball fields, tennis courts, etc.
Great place to take the kids or go for a picnic with a view of SF across the bay. nearby is Washington Park and South Shore Beach with windsurfing rentals.
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Crab Cove Visitor Center
1252 McKay AveGreat place to take the kids or go for a picnic with a view of SF across the bay. nearby is Washington Park and South Shore Beach with windsurfing rentals.
Mild conditions at this beach make it great for a beach walk, volleyball, or wading in the cool waters of the SF Bay. Beautiful views at all times as well.
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Alameda South Shore Center
523 Mulberry StMild conditions at this beach make it great for a beach walk, volleyball, or wading in the cool waters of the SF Bay. Beautiful views at all times as well.
Westside Joe's Bikes
1000 Central AveBike rentals available if you want to give it a go. Enjoy.
Great place to take a leisurely walk along the shoreline and check out the estuary side of Alameda with views of Oakland and the Port.
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Shoreline Park
Pacific MarinaGreat place to take a leisurely walk along the shoreline and check out the estuary side of Alameda with views of Oakland and the Port.
Grab some excellent treats at this local favorite farmers market. Great food, great attractions like kayaking available, and water front scenery make this a delightful experience.
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Jack London Square Farmers Market
Embarcadero WestGrab some excellent treats at this local favorite farmers market. Great food, great attractions like kayaking available, and water front scenery make this a delightful experience.
Check out this historic ship retired from the Navy and opened to the public for tours... even haunted ones if you like.
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USS호닛-해양항공우주박물관
707 W Hornet AveCheck out this historic ship retired from the Navy and opened to the public for tours... even haunted ones if you like.
Start here and enjoy a water front walk around the whole of Harbor Bay, the Alameda expansion island. Great views of SF and the bay from here as well.
Veterans Memorial Park
Veterans CourtStart here and enjoy a water front walk around the whole of Harbor Bay, the Alameda expansion island. Great views of SF and the bay from here as well.
45 holes at this local golf course. One of the few course with the golf boards as well that completely change up the experience. Enjoy!
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코리카파크 골프장
1 Clubhouse Memorial Rd45 holes at this local golf course. One of the few course with the golf boards as well that completely change up the experience. Enjoy!
Jump on a Wednesday night sailing cruise around the bay and grab a drink and dinner afterward. Great people and affordable opportunities at this small shop.
Afterguard Sailing Academy
1285 EmbarcaderoJump on a Wednesday night sailing cruise around the bay and grab a drink and dinner afterward. Great people and affordable opportunities at this small shop.
Catch the latest and greatest movies at this historic dine-in cinaplex. Can sometimes even catch a playoff or championship game on the big screen here too! Such fun!
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Alameda Theatre & Cineplex
2317 Central AveCatch the latest and greatest movies at this historic dine-in cinaplex. Can sometimes even catch a playoff or championship game on the big screen here too! Such fun!
Get out of the bay with a rental and a lesson from this place. Check out the kite surfers and wind surfers and join them. The bay is shallow and a great place to learn if you’ve ever wanted to try it.
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Boardsports California
600 Westline DrGet out of the bay with a rental and a lesson from this place. Check out the kite surfers and wind surfers and join them. The bay is shallow and a great place to learn if you’ve ever wanted to try it.
Alameda Comedy Club
2431 Central AveGrab a drink and have a laugh! Host to some great comedians frequently! Enjoy!
Great place to rent a kayak or paddle board for cruising the estuary if you’re into that. Enjoy.
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California Canoe & Kayak Oakland
409 Water StreetGreat place to rent a kayak or paddle board for cruising the estuary if you’re into that. Enjoy.
Looking for a drive to check out some great views from above the city? Check out this drive. Amazing, especially at sunset.
Skyline Boulevard
Skyline BoulevardLooking for a drive to check out some great views from above the city? Check out this drive. Amazing, especially at sunset.
This is a great spot for a day hike with amazing views of the city and the ocean. There are some military bunkers to explore around in too. Makes for a fun and unique experience.
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마린 헤드랜즈
This is a great spot for a day hike with amazing views of the city and the ocean. There are some military bunkers to explore around in too. Makes for a fun and unique experience.
This is a great place to visit with a worthy cause. When sick or injured marine mammals show up in our shores, these volunteers nurse them back to good health and ensure a proper release.
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The Marine Mammal Center
2000 Bunker RdThis is a great place to visit with a worthy cause. When sick or injured marine mammals show up in our shores, these volunteers nurse them back to good health and ensure a proper release.
If you’re into diving, this is my local favorite. They host a local fun dive at least once a month that you can tag along on for free.
Marin Diving Center
3765 Redwood HwyIf you’re into diving, this is my local favorite. They host a local fun dive at least once a month that you can tag along on for free.
Alameda Waterfront Park
2151 Ferry PointAltarena Playhouse
1409 High StFood scene
If you’re into vegan treats, this place has some. Great spot to grab a coffee in the morning as well given the views and waterfront.
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Mosley's Cafe
2099 Grand StIf you’re into vegan treats, this place has some. Great spot to grab a coffee in the morning as well given the views and waterfront.
Grab a delicious breakfast sandwich and coffee from here on your way out of town.
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Kefa Coffee
422 29th AveGrab a delicious breakfast sandwich and coffee from here on your way out of town.
Let’s get real for a second... coffee is the sacred morning elixir. If you’d prefer a gourmet cup instead of the Keurig, it’s an easy walk, about 10 min, just down the street to get one. You’re welcome. 😉
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Starbucks
720 Atlantic AveLet’s get real for a second... coffee is the sacred morning elixir. If you’d prefer a gourmet cup instead of the Keurig, it’s an easy walk, about 10 min, just down the street to get one. You’re welcome. 😉
Great place to pick up a coffee and breakfast in the morning. Check out the outdoor seating in the back.
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Wescafe
1518 Webster StGreat place to pick up a coffee and breakfast in the morning. Check out the outdoor seating in the back.
Hometown Donuts
1930 Main StreetThe best buttermilk bar on the planet is offered here. Delicious treats!
One of the most iconic store fronts in Alameda, this is definite a local favorite to showcase. You can’t miss it... be on the lookout for the ruby red slippers.
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Little House Cafe
1640 Park StreetOne of the most iconic store fronts in Alameda, this is definite a local favorite to showcase. You can’t miss it... be on the lookout for the ruby red slippers.
Lots of good eats on this street and plenty of nightlife. It’s the place to be on the east side of Alameda.
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Park Street
Park StreetLots of good eats on this street and plenty of nightlife. It’s the place to be on the east side of Alameda.
Great food and events on this street from time to time. Great nightlife too. A local favorite of those on the west end.
Webster Street
Webster StreetGreat food and events on this street from time to time. Great nightlife too. A local favorite of those on the west end.
Great food and water front dining. Definitely a local favorite.
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Pasta Pelican Restaurant
2455 Mariner Square DrGreat food and water front dining. Definitely a local favorite.
Great brewery with loads of outdoor seating. Nice trip leading to the old Navy base too. Makes for a nice outing.
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Almanac Barrel House, Brewery, and Taproom
651 W Tower AveGreat brewery with loads of outdoor seating. Nice trip leading to the old Navy base too. Makes for a nice outing.
A local favorite for sure! This place offers delicious Italian food and wines and a romantic, yet light ambiance.
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Trabocco Kitchen and Cocktails
2213 S Shore CenterA local favorite for sure! This place offers delicious Italian food and wines and a romantic, yet light ambiance.
Excellent burgers and garlic fries that’ll keep the vampires away!
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Scolari's Good Eats
1303 Park StExcellent burgers and garlic fries that’ll keep the vampires away!
Monkey King At The Brewery
1708 Park StThese guys have great wings and garlic fries! Beer is good too!
Excellent and happening place to be with friends. Check out the beer flight they offer too. And you can get a tour of the plant as well!
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Alameda Island Brewing Company
1716 Park StExcellent and happening place to be with friends. Check out the beer flight they offer too. And you can get a tour of the plant as well!
Great location at the end of the island and on the old Navy base. Great views of the city from here too.
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Faction Brewing
2501 Monarch StGreat location at the end of the island and on the old Navy base. Great views of the city from here too.
Great option for Chinese food here. One of the best on the island.
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East Ocean Seafood Restaurant
1713 Webster StGreat option for Chinese food here. One of the best on the island.
If you’re looking for a taste of Germany, this is the place! Great wienerschnitchel here!
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Speisekammer
2424 Lincoln AveIf you’re looking for a taste of Germany, this is the place! Great wienerschnitchel here!
Best birria tacos on the island! Great margaritas too. And check out their daily specials online before you go.
CAPULLO COCINA MEXICANA ALAMEDA
1506 Park StreetBest birria tacos on the island! Great margaritas too. And check out their daily specials online before you go.
Great waterfront Asian fusion restaurant here! Next to the iconic Park St bridge too!
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Dragon Rouge
2337 Blanding AveGreat waterfront Asian fusion restaurant here! Next to the iconic Park St bridge too!
Orchid Pavillion Cafe
1540 Webster StreetThis place has THE BEST garlic noodles! Don’t miss out!
Super delicious hibachi grill style dining. Go for the garlic fried rice upgrade! You won’t be disappointed.
Shirasoni Japanese Restaurant
2660 5th StreetSuper delicious hibachi grill style dining. Go for the garlic fried rice upgrade! You won’t be disappointed.
Enjoy the nautical themed restaurant with deck seating upstairs that allows you to enjoy the beautiful estuary and views of Coast Guard Island.
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Quinn's Lighthouse
1951 EmbarcaderoEnjoy the nautical themed restaurant with deck seating upstairs that allows you to enjoy the beautiful estuary and views of Coast Guard Island.
Great lion roll served here. Good place to grab a bite if you’re at South Shore Beach and are craving a taste of the sea.
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Sushi House
2375 Shore Line DrGreat lion roll served here. Good place to grab a bite if you’re at South Shore Beach and are craving a taste of the sea.
On the old Navy base, can taste some California wines and enjoy views of the city while you’re at it.
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Urban Legend Cellars
1951 Monarch StOn the old Navy base, can taste some California wines and enjoy views of the city while you’re at it.
Grab a taste from one of local wine breweries. On the old Navy base as well. Great views of the city across the street too.
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Building 43 Winery
2440 Monarch StGrab a taste from one of local wine breweries. On the old Navy base as well. Great views of the city across the street too.
If you’re into Vodka, check out local distillery located on the old Navy base. Great views of the city from here as well.
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Hangar 1 Vodka
2505 Monarch StIf you’re into Vodka, check out local distillery located on the old Navy base. Great views of the city from here as well.
This is the source of that sweet smell as you walk Park St. Stop in and grab a delicious waffle cone. You won’t be disappointed.
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Tucker's Super Creamed Ice Cream
1349 Park StThis is the source of that sweet smell as you walk Park St. Stop in and grab a delicious waffle cone. You won’t be disappointed.
If you’ve never had this ice cream, you need to try it. It’s a chain, but surprisingly different and delicious!
Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard
417 South Shore CenterIf you’ve never had this ice cream, you need to try it. It’s a chain, but surprisingly different and delicious!
Great place to grab a delicious breakfast and a great cup of coffee to start your day.
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Blue Dot Cafe & Coffee Bar
1910 Encinal AveGreat place to grab a delicious breakfast and a great cup of coffee to start your day.
Nightlife
If you’re looking to get out on the town in Alameda with friends, these are the places to do it. Enjoy!
This is our local staple. Drinks are good. Often has a live DJ. Dancing. Great crowd mix. Safe. Good times to be had here.
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Fireside Lounge
1453 Webster StThis is our local staple. Drinks are good. Often has a live DJ. Dancing. Great crowd mix. Safe. Good times to be had here.
Great place to grab a drink nearby. Darts are in the back. Old time sailor bar!
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Swell Bar
1539 Lincoln AveGreat place to grab a drink nearby. Darts are in the back. Old time sailor bar!
Looking for a taste of the tropics? This place has the greatest mix of specialty cocktails from all around the tropical islands. Enjoy!
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Forbidden Island
1304 Lincoln AveLooking for a taste of the tropics? This place has the greatest mix of specialty cocktails from all around the tropical islands. Enjoy!
Excellent place to grab a drink and light bite! Check out the back patio with the fire pit and enjoy!
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1400 Bar & Grill & Pizza
1400 Webster StExcellent place to grab a drink and light bite! Check out the back patio with the fire pit and enjoy!
Lucky 13
1301 Park StThese are some of the most upscale drinks you’ll find here. Enjoy an appetizer and specialty cocktail in the heart of Park St.
Town Tavern
1437 Park StreetThese are some of the most upscale drinks you’ll find here. Enjoy an appetizer and specialty cocktail in the heart of Park St.
Good food and delicious cocktails offered here. It’s a snazzy place to grab a drink in the evening.
The Park Street Tavern
1901 Park StreetGood food and delicious cocktails offered here. It’s a snazzy place to grab a drink in the evening.
Local sports bar on Park St. Catch the game and grab some grub at this happening place.
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McGee's
1645 Park StLocal sports bar on Park St. Catch the game and grab some grub at this happening place.