Chase’s guidebook
City/town information
The city of Alameda, California was founded in 1853 and boasts the largest number of Victorian homes per capita than any city in the world. (It also supposedly has the second highest number of boat slips per capita of any city!)
Island attractions include the local beaches and Crab Cove Visitors Center, the USS Hornet aircraft carrier, Alameda Museum, Pacific Pinball Museum, Naval Air Museum, Meyer House and Garden, antique shops, breweries and the celebrated monthly Alameda Antiques Fair. Our local breweries are mostly located on the site of the old Naval Air Station on the west end. In addition to various local festivals throughout the year, Alameda's Farmers Market is held on Webster Street every Tuesday and Saturday. And for history buffs, the Alameda Legacy Home Tour in late September is a must.
Shopping can be found primarily along Park Street, at South Shore Shopping Center and along Webster Street on the west end. The historic Alameda Theatre is only a few blocks away. This Art Deco theater was restored and enlarged in 2008 and now has eight screens. As for dining options, the island's culinary diversity (typical in the Bay Area,) is celebrated by a host of excellent restaurants (German, Italian, Thai, Burmese, Indian, Chinese, Mexican, French, Japanese, Greek...)
You can rent rent bikes and all sorts of outdoor gear right here on the island, including stand up paddle boards, windsurfs, kayaks, camping gear etc., with the most options during the summer.
48 locals recommend
Alameda
The city of Alameda, California was founded in 1853 and boasts the largest number of Victorian homes per capita than any city in the world. (It also supposedly has the second highest number of boat slips per capita of any city!)
Island attractions include the local beaches and Crab Cove Visitors Center, the USS Hornet aircraft carrier, Alameda Museum, Pacific Pinball Museum, Naval Air Museum, Meyer House and Garden, antique shops, breweries and the celebrated monthly Alameda Antiques Fair. Our local breweries are mostly located on the site of the old Naval Air Station on the west end. In addition to various local festivals throughout the year, Alameda's Farmers Market is held on Webster Street every Tuesday and Saturday. And for history buffs, the Alameda Legacy Home Tour in late September is a must.
Shopping can be found primarily along Park Street, at South Shore Shopping Center and along Webster Street on the west end. The historic Alameda Theatre is only a few blocks away. This Art Deco theater was restored and enlarged in 2008 and now has eight screens. As for dining options, the island's culinary diversity (typical in the Bay Area,) is celebrated by a host of excellent restaurants (German, Italian, Thai, Burmese, Indian, Chinese, Mexican, French, Japanese, Greek...)
You can rent rent bikes and all sorts of outdoor gear right here on the island, including stand up paddle boards, windsurfs, kayaks, camping gear etc., with the most options during the summer.
Food scene
Speisekammer
2424 Lincoln AveGreat German food! We love the live music too.
Great Italian restaurant in South Shore Shopping Center.
71 locals recommend
Trabocco Kitchen and Cocktails
2213 S Shore CenterGreat Italian restaurant in South Shore Shopping Center.
Peet's Coffee
3401 Fruitvale AveGreat coffee just four blocks away!
The Star on Park
1400 Park StGreat pizza. Love the deep dish pizza especially.
Burma Superstar
4721 Telegraph AveDelicious Burmese food. Very popular in the Bay Area.
Great cafe. Particularly fun for brunch! On west-end of island. While you're there check out the shopping on Webster Street!
40 locals recommend
Cafe Jolie
1500 Webster StGreat cafe. Particularly fun for brunch! On west-end of island. While you're there check out the shopping on Webster Street!
Sushi Valley
1635 Park StreetOur favorite Japanese restaurant. Delicious, fresh sushi.
Great coffee, pastries and sandwiches. Located in a great small shopping center, the Marketplace, which has other gourmet food vendors for those who have a more developed palette.
Beanery of Alameda
1650 Park StreetGreat coffee, pastries and sandwiches. Located in a great small shopping center, the Marketplace, which has other gourmet food vendors for those who have a more developed palette.
Sightseeing
This is our closest beach at the end of Park Street. Also has a shopping center with Trader Joes, Safeway and Kohls among many restaurants and shops.
19 locals recommend
Alameda South Shore Center
523 Mulberry StThis is our closest beach at the end of Park Street. Also has a shopping center with Trader Joes, Safeway and Kohls among many restaurants and shops.
This antiques fair is HUGE with seemingly hundreds of stalls. People come from all over the Bay Area. Show up early to get the good deals!
42 locals recommend
Alameda Point Antiques Faire 1st Sunday Every Month
3900 Main StThis antiques fair is HUGE with seemingly hundreds of stalls. People come from all over the Bay Area. Show up early to get the good deals!
This WWII era aircraft carrier has a storied history and has an excellent museum.
88 locals recommend
USS Hornet - Sea, Air and Space Museum
707 W Hornet AveThis WWII era aircraft carrier has a storied history and has an excellent museum.
This is my favorite shop in Alameda to browse for home decor, jewelry and gifts! And it's right next to Tucker's. Their ice cream is amazing!
8 locals recommend
Daisy's
1347 Park StThis is my favorite shop in Alameda to browse for home decor, jewelry and gifts! And it's right next to Tucker's. Their ice cream is amazing!
Books Inc.
1344 Park StOur beloved local book store on Park Street.