Guidebook for Alameda
Arts & Culture
Beautiful old, locally-owned movie theater with all the latest movies
87 locals recommend
Alameda Theatre & Cineplex
2317 Central AveBeautiful old, locally-owned movie theater with all the latest movies
Local distillery that makes a huge range of high-quality liquors. $15 for a great tour and tasting. Worth the trip for the killer view of SF alone.
65 locals recommend
St. George Spirits
2601 Monarch StLocal distillery that makes a huge range of high-quality liquors. $15 for a great tour and tasting. Worth the trip for the killer view of SF alone.
Locally-owned indoor Bay-Area-themed mini golf. $3 rounds on Mondays!
8 locals recommend
Subpar Miniature Golf
900 North Point StreetLocally-owned indoor Bay-Area-themed mini golf. $3 rounds on Mondays!
A one of a kind experience. Learn about the history of pinball while being able to play the machines. Unlimited play all day for $15.
68 locals recommend
Pacific Pinball Museum
1510 Webster StA one of a kind experience. Learn about the history of pinball while being able to play the machines. Unlimited play all day for $15.
Food Scene
Best burgers around! We recommend ordering your burger and having it delivered to you at the bar nextdoor.
39 locals recommend
Scolari's Good Eats
1303 Park StBest burgers around! We recommend ordering your burger and having it delivered to you at the bar nextdoor.
Troy
720 Main StOur favorite spot for cheap, delicious Greek takeout.
One of the best in the Bay Area, but unlike its two sister restaurants, this one almost never has a wait!
146 locals recommend
Burma Superstar
4721 Telegraph AveOne of the best in the Bay Area, but unlike its two sister restaurants, this one almost never has a wait!
Speisekammer
2424 Lincoln AveDelicious German food. Occasional live music.
Julie's Coffee & Tea Garden
1223 Park StMy favorite local coffee shop. Free wifi.
Every Saturday, a great collection of local food trucks gather here. Come eat something delicious and check out the new local food truck subculture.
11am-3pm every Saturday. Bring cash.
7 locals recommend
Off the Grid - Alameda
535 S Shore CenterEvery Saturday, a great collection of local food trucks gather here. Come eat something delicious and check out the new local food truck subculture.
11am-3pm every Saturday. Bring cash.
Drinks & Nightlife
Kitsch to the max, but always a blast and tasty, tropical drinks. Occasional live music.
71 locals recommend
Forbidden Island
1304 Lincoln AveKitsch to the max, but always a blast and tasty, tropical drinks. Occasional live music.
Shopping
Best ice cream around! Even walking by and smelling the smell of their homemade ice cream cones is a dream.
31 locals recommend
Tucker's Super Creamed Ice Cream
1349 Park StBest ice cream around! Even walking by and smelling the smell of their homemade ice cream cones is a dream.
Essentials
Like a Farmer's Market every day of the week. Fresh, local, and organic produce, and a selection of other groceries.
9 locals recommend
Dan's Fresh Produce
Like a Farmer's Market every day of the week. Fresh, local, and organic produce, and a selection of other groceries.
The closest large grocery store to our house. There's also a Trader Joe's next door.
9 locals recommend
Safeway Fuel Station
7497 Dublin BlvdThe closest large grocery store to our house. There's also a Trader Joe's next door.
Everything Else
First Sunday of every month, Alameda is host to a famous (and huge!) antique fair. Go early in the morning for the best selection, but later in the day for cheaper entry.
42 locals recommend
Alameda Point Antiques Faire 1st Sunday Every Month
3900 Main StFirst Sunday of every month, Alameda is host to a famous (and huge!) antique fair. Go early in the morning for the best selection, but later in the day for cheaper entry.