Guidebook for Alameda
Food Scene
Pier 29
1256 The EmbarcaderoRetro local bar and eatery that you can walk or kayak to from Trinacria.
Great spot for $1 oyster Happy Hour, excellent brunch. Walking distance.
40 locals recommend
Cafe Jolie
1500 Webster StGreat spot for $1 oyster Happy Hour, excellent brunch. Walking distance.
Forge Pizza Oakland
66 Franklin StGreat spot for pizza in jack london square.
Said to be the "definitive spot for Oakland's locals" look for Barbara Boxer on weekends!
55 locals recommend
Chop Bar
190 4th StSaid to be the "definitive spot for Oakland's locals" look for Barbara Boxer on weekends!
Great local restaurant w/local wines! Check out their special Thursday menu.
16 locals recommend
Pappo
2320 Central AveGreat local restaurant w/local wines! Check out their special Thursday menu.
Walk-able bar and restaurant with friendly, local atmosphere. Sports Bar with adjoining Pizza restaurant.
14 locals recommend
1400 Bar & Grill & Pizza
1400 Webster StWalk-able bar and restaurant with friendly, local atmosphere. Sports Bar with adjoining Pizza restaurant.
Sightseeing
Public waterfront park, Alameda historical exhibits, environmental displays, child friendly.
63 locals recommend
Crab Cove Visitor Center
1252 McKay AvePublic waterfront park, Alameda historical exhibits, environmental displays, child friendly.
Local craft distiller of American Gin, Absinth, etc. Walking distance from boat. Book tasting and tours in advance.
65 locals recommend
St. George Spirits
2601 Monarch StLocal craft distiller of American Gin, Absinth, etc. Walking distance from boat. Book tasting and tours in advance.
USS Hornet - Sea, Air and Space Museum
707 W Hornet AveAlso walking distance from the boat.
Essentials
Alameda Farmers' Market
710 Haight AveFarmers market year round;
Tuesday & Saturday 9:00 - 1:00
TJ's is great for small portions, liquor, wine & beer. There are also banks, hardware & restaurants in the South Shore Center near TJ's.
582 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
3250 Lakeshore AveTJ's is great for small portions, liquor, wine & beer. There are also banks, hardware & restaurants in the South Shore Center near TJ's.
Need Halal?
This market has great lamb, groceries and Mediterranean goodies. Local gem.
Jazeera Market
1525 Webster StNeed Halal?
This market has great lamb, groceries and Mediterranean goodies. Local gem.
Everything Else
Local wine tasting in the "Iron works district" near Jack London Square.
12 locals recommend
Urban Legend Cellars
1951 Monarch StLocal wine tasting in the "Iron works district" near Jack London Square.
Wine Bar in Jack London Square right next to the Ferry dock! It's Oakland's original urban winery - recommended!
30 locals recommend
Rosenblum Cellars
10 Clay StWine Bar in Jack London Square right next to the Ferry dock! It's Oakland's original urban winery - recommended!
Rent a paddle board at Ballena Bay Marina. Walking distance, next to Pier 29. Lessons & gear available.
12 locals recommend
Mike's Paddle
1124 Ballena BlvdRent a paddle board at Ballena Bay Marina. Walking distance, next to Pier 29. Lessons & gear available.
Shopping
Consignment ship's chandler - that's a thrift shop for sailors. Like brass portholes & nautical paraphernalia old and new? This place is legit. Go eat lunch on Park St. after you shop.
Blue Pelican Marine
2021 Alaska Packer PlConsignment ship's chandler - that's a thrift shop for sailors. Like brass portholes & nautical paraphernalia old and new? This place is legit. Go eat lunch on Park St. after you shop.
Drinks & Nightlife
Forbidden Island
1304 Lincoln AveOur local Tiki Bar. What else is there to say?
Parks & Nature
Great nature center, nice walking and beach walking at low tide.
106 locals recommend
Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach
Otis DriveGreat nature center, nice walking and beach walking at low tide.