Guidebook for Alameda
Shopping
Alameda South Shore Center
523 Mulberry StGroceries, Laundry, Restaurants and Retail.
Park Street
Park StreetRetail and Restaurants
Alameda Landing
2600 – 2700 Fifth StNew Retail and Restaurants.
Michaels
3991 Hollis StNice place to pick up craft items.
Bed Bath & Beyond
555 9th StPick up items you may have forgotten to bring.
Walgreens
1333 Castro St24 hour pharmacy
OfficeMax
1750 Harrison StOffice supplies.
Webster Street
Webster StreetShops and Restaurants
Literally hundreds of vendors of AMAZING vintage, antique, unique items -- small to large items. This is not to be missed.. if you are in town on a first Sunday.. definitely swing by this Faire.
42 locals recommend
Alameda Point Antiques Faire 1st Sunday Every Month
3900 Main StLiterally hundreds of vendors of AMAZING vintage, antique, unique items -- small to large items. This is not to be missed.. if you are in town on a first Sunday.. definitely swing by this Faire.
Sightseeing
Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach
Otis DriveGreat Beach for walking and water sports.
A wonderful nature niche on our island community, a great place to experience (hands on) the aquatic nature of our beautiful San Francisco bay and it's all for free.
63 locals recommend
Crab Cove Visitor Center
1252 McKay AveA wonderful nature niche on our island community, a great place to experience (hands on) the aquatic nature of our beautiful San Francisco bay and it's all for free.
Arts & Culture
Alameda Theatre & Cineplex
2317 Central AveHistoric Movie Theater with modern Cineplex.
Food Scene
Sushi House
2375 Shore Line DrGreat Sushi!
Hang Ten Boiler
2315 Santa Clara AveReally well seasoned seafood. The garlic noodles are just THE best.
Best breakfast in town. There is usually a line on the weekends ..so be prepared.
30 locals recommend
Ole's Waffle Shop
1507 Park StBest breakfast in town. There is usually a line on the weekends ..so be prepared.
Great late night meal. Best Chicken and Waffles in the area.
16 locals recommend
Home of Chicken & Waffles
444 Embarcadero WestGreat late night meal. Best Chicken and Waffles in the area.
Burma Superstar
4721 Telegraph AveYummy!
Toomie's Thai
1433 Park StBest Thai in Alameda!
Blue Dot Cafe & Coffee Bar
1910 Encinal AveMy favorite coffee shop.
Alameda Island Brewing Company
1716 Park StGreat microbrewery
Feel Good Bakery
1650 Park StExcellent breads, cakes and pastries!
La Penca Azul
1440 Park StYummy Mexican Food and Great Drinks!
Drinks & Nightlife
Great tasting and tours. Remember -- do not drink and drive... take Uber or a Cab.. please. :)
65 locals recommend
St. George Spirits
2601 Monarch StGreat tasting and tours. Remember -- do not drink and drive... take Uber or a Cab.. please. :)
My favorite Tiki Bar ever! Fun drinks in a cool space. Remember -- do not drink and drive... take Uber or a Cab.. please. :)
71 locals recommend
Forbidden Island
1304 Lincoln AveMy favorite Tiki Bar ever! Fun drinks in a cool space. Remember -- do not drink and drive... take Uber or a Cab.. please. :)
Lucky 13
1301 Park StNice corner bar with food right next door. Great happy hour specials.
Everything Else
Books Inc.
1344 Park StReally nice local bookstore.
Corica Park Golf Course
1 Clubhouse Memorial RdFor those who want to golf.
Oakland International Airport
1 Airport DrVery close!
Launderland South Shore
545 S Shore CenterBest Wash and Fold -- quick too!
Shoreline Car Wash
2351 Shore Line DrConvenient and fast.
Main Street Dog Park
2990 Main StGreat place to walk your dog.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
3250 Lakeshore AveHealthy Options.
Great place to pick up some firewood if you want to use the backyard Fire Pit.
Pagano's Hardware Towne Center
2298e Mulberry StGreat place to pick up some firewood if you want to use the backyard Fire Pit.