Elaine's Alameda Guidebook
Sightseeing
This beach has everything you can ask for - picnic area, BBQ grills, dog park, little garden, kite surfing, and right next to Washington Park
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Государственный пляж Роберта У. Крауна
Otis DriveThis beach has everything you can ask for - picnic area, BBQ grills, dog park, little garden, kite surfing, and right next to Washington Park
One of the biggest parks in Alameda that is part of a continuous stretch of land to the beach. There’s a baseball field, basketball court, play structure, dog park, several small ponds where you’ll see cute ducks and amazing views of San Francisco.
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Washington Park
740 Central AveOne of the biggest parks in Alameda that is part of a continuous stretch of land to the beach. There’s a baseball field, basketball court, play structure, dog park, several small ponds where you’ll see cute ducks and amazing views of San Francisco.
Less than 10 minute walk from the property! You can even see great views of San Francisco’s skyline from across the Bay.
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Пляж Аламеда
2351 Shore Line DrLess than 10 minute walk from the property! You can even see great views of San Francisco’s skyline from across the Bay.
This USS Hornet aircraft served in WWII and the Vietnam War before docking for good as a floating museum. This historical landmark is packed with nostalgia you don’t want to miss.
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USS Hornet - Sea, Air and Space Museum
707 W Hornet AveThis USS Hornet aircraft served in WWII and the Vietnam War before docking for good as a floating museum. This historical landmark is packed with nostalgia you don’t want to miss.
There's a sense of tranquility that lingers here.
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Crab Cove Visitor Center
1252 McKay AveThere's a sense of tranquility that lingers here.
Food scene
Most of these recommendations are in Alameda with a few from Oakland that I must include :)
Order their signature waffles by dining in this famous old school diner since 1927!
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Ole's Waffle Shop
1507 Park StOrder their signature waffles by dining in this famous old school diner since 1927!
Scolari's Good Eats
1303 Park StKnown for its famously stacked cheeseburgers
“Life is uncertain. Eat dessert first.” An Alameda favorite since 1941.
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Tucker's Super Creamed Ice Cream
1349 Park St“Life is uncertain. Eat dessert first.” An Alameda favorite since 1941.
Local favorite to get fancy cocktails and great Mexican food!
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La Penca Azul
1440 Park StLocal favorite to get fancy cocktails and great Mexican food!
Located on the West End of Alameda (also another downtown area), Cafe Jolie has the best brunch options!
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Cafe Jolie
1500 Webster StLocated on the West End of Alameda (also another downtown area), Cafe Jolie has the best brunch options!
Some top faves: disco fries, shrimp garlic noodles, salt and pepper wings, mango and guava margarita
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Monkey King Pub & Grub
1315 Park StSome top faves: disco fries, shrimp garlic noodles, salt and pepper wings, mango and guava margarita
I personally love all of their special rolls. Whenever my family and I eat Sushi House, we almost always order the Sashimi Boat!
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Sushi House
2375 Shore Line DrI personally love all of their special rolls. Whenever my family and I eat Sushi House, we almost always order the Sashimi Boat!
Move over Popeyes, and gimme some HOTBOYSSS!! Best chicken sandwich ever! (located in Oakland)
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World Famous HotBoys
1601 San Pablo AvenueMove over Popeyes, and gimme some HOTBOYSSS!! Best chicken sandwich ever! (located in Oakland)
Located right inside South Shore Center, this ;ovely Italian restaurant has such a beautiful ambiance and great for special occasions!
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Trabocco Kitchen and Cocktails
2213 S Shore CenterLocated right inside South Shore Center, this ;ovely Italian restaurant has such a beautiful ambiance and great for special occasions!
There's a bunch of KBBQ establishments in Oakland but I'm really glad there's one in Alameda now!
Ohgane Alameda
2211 South Shore CenterThere's a bunch of KBBQ establishments in Oakland but I'm really glad there's one in Alameda now!
Craft Beer & Spirits Scene
Great vibes in this spacious barn-looking-warehouse with awesome selection of beers. Group/kid/dog-friendly!
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Almanac Barrel House, Brewery, and Taproom
651 W Tower AveGreat vibes in this spacious barn-looking-warehouse with awesome selection of beers. Group/kid/dog-friendly!
Located in what used to be a navy base. Great alternative if you don’t want to make the drive to Napa. Great views of San Francisco especially during sunsets.
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Rock Wall Wine Company
2301 Monarch StLocated in what used to be a navy base. Great alternative if you don’t want to make the drive to Napa. Great views of San Francisco especially during sunsets.
Alameda literally has everything, including it’s very own tiki bar! They serve top-notch tropical cocktails and flaming punch bowls!
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Forbidden Island
1304 Lincoln AveAlameda literally has everything, including it’s very own tiki bar! They serve top-notch tropical cocktails and flaming punch bowls!
Within walking distance from the property, AIBC is on the main street of Alameda. They have several beers on tap. If you’re hungry, you can get Monkey King next door and even ice cream from Alameda Scoop!
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Alameda Island Brewing Company
1716 Park StWithin walking distance from the property, AIBC is on the main street of Alameda. They have several beers on tap. If you’re hungry, you can get Monkey King next door and even ice cream from Alameda Scoop!
Things To Do
This 1932 Art Deco theater had its curtains closed for nearly 40 years until it reopened in 2008. Today the cineplex draws moviegoers with its historic neon sign, ornate lobby, and dining options.
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Alameda Theatre & Cineplex
2317 Central AveThis 1932 Art Deco theater had its curtains closed for nearly 40 years until it reopened in 2008. Today the cineplex draws moviegoers with its historic neon sign, ornate lobby, and dining options.
Fellow pinheads: this museum features upwards of 90 fully restored machines all set for free play (except a few coined games in the front lobby)
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Pacific Pinball Museum
1510 Webster StFellow pinheads: this museum features upwards of 90 fully restored machines all set for free play (except a few coined games in the front lobby)
Level up at High Scores, where $6 gets you an hour of free play on dozens of classic arcade games, Donkey Kong and Galaga included.
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High Scores Arcade
1414 Park StLevel up at High Scores, where $6 gets you an hour of free play on dozens of classic arcade games, Donkey Kong and Galaga included.
AMF is now called Bowlero Alameda and it's located right across the street from Alameda Beach and South Shore Center.
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AMF Southshore Lanes
300 Park StAMF is now called Bowlero Alameda and it's located right across the street from Alameda Beach and South Shore Center.
Boba or Bubble Tea
I feel like it's appropriate to have a boba section considering how much boba culture have grown ;)
Yifang Taiwan Fruit Tea
409 South Shore CenterDing Tea
1342 Park StreetiTea Alameda
1626 Park StreetT4
4532 Lone Tree WayGong Cha
110 S B StRaretea
2670 5th StreetTop Up Tea
650 Central AvenueHappy Lemon