Food, Fun and Movement in Alameda

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Food, Fun and Movement in Alameda

Beach

5 minute walk to this beautiful beach. Great for kids as you can wade out pretty far before it gets deep and no current to speak of.
63 locals recommend
Crab Cove Visitor Center
1252 McKay Ave
63 locals recommend
5 minute walk to this beautiful beach. Great for kids as you can wade out pretty far before it gets deep and no current to speak of.
Big wide, long beach with sand volleyball courts
106 locals recommend
Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach
Otis Drive
106 locals recommend
Big wide, long beach with sand volleyball courts
Alameda is known to be a great kite surfing spot. Take a lesson here
10 locals recommend
Boardsports California
600 Westline Dr
10 locals recommend
Alameda is known to be a great kite surfing spot. Take a lesson here
Try Yoga on a Stand Up Paddle Board one half mile (totally walkable) from the cottage.
12 locals recommend
Mike's Paddle
1124 Ballena Blvd
12 locals recommend
Try Yoga on a Stand Up Paddle Board one half mile (totally walkable) from the cottage.

Food Scene

Best carnitas I have ever had.
11 locals recommend
Calafia Taqueria
1445 Webster St
11 locals recommend
Best carnitas I have ever had.
The Asian Citrus Salad is fantastic. I eat here about once a week. It is delicious and affordable.
9 locals recommend
Lola's Chicken Shack
1417 Park St
9 locals recommend
The Asian Citrus Salad is fantastic. I eat here about once a week. It is delicious and affordable.
Charming/cozy with great sushi two blocks from the house.
6 locals recommend
Yokohama
2050 Broadway
6 locals recommend
Charming/cozy with great sushi two blocks from the house.
Fantastic Italian food and cocktails
71 locals recommend
Trabocco Kitchen and Cocktails
2213 S Shore Center
71 locals recommend
Fantastic Italian food and cocktails
Super close to the cottage. Love the pumpkin curry!
Up 2U Thai Eatery
1405 Webster St
Super close to the cottage. Love the pumpkin curry!
Waterfront Deli
1070 Marina Village Pkwy
Food truck craze has come to Alameda on Saturday late mornings/early afternoon. So many good options.
7 locals recommend
Off the Grid - Alameda
535 S Shore Center
7 locals recommend
Food truck craze has come to Alameda on Saturday late mornings/early afternoon. So many good options.
Tasty Indian food
13 locals recommend
India Palace
737 Buena Vista Ave
13 locals recommend
Tasty Indian food
Great food! Small consistent menu with tons of weekly specials . Primarily take out (only a few seats inside, some outdoor seating)
39 locals recommend
Scolari's Good Eats
1303 Park St
39 locals recommend
Great food! Small consistent menu with tons of weekly specials . Primarily take out (only a few seats inside, some outdoor seating)
Original location in SF which has always has a line to get in. Very tasty burmese food.
146 locals recommend
Burma Superstar
4721 Telegraph Ave
146 locals recommend
Original location in SF which has always has a line to get in. Very tasty burmese food.
Best Cubano sandwich I've ever had
173 locals recommend
Cholita Linda
4923 Telegraph Ave
173 locals recommend
Best Cubano sandwich I've ever had
Great spot for quick delicious salads, sushi or Mediterranean food, along with a bakery. Has a butcher and health food store as well.
32 locals recommend
Alameda Marketplace
1650 Park St
32 locals recommend
Great spot for quick delicious salads, sushi or Mediterranean food, along with a bakery. Has a butcher and health food store as well.
Food is ok but the view can’t be beat especially for the price.
7 locals recommend
Pier 29
1256 The Embarcadero
7 locals recommend
Food is ok but the view can’t be beat especially for the price.
1/2 block from the cottage, the closest bit of deliciousness.
Santoro's Italian Market & Deli
475 Santa Clara Ave
1/2 block from the cottage, the closest bit of deliciousness.
13 locals recommend
In-N-Out Burger
555 Willie Stargell Ave
13 locals recommend
Dine right on the water!
9 locals recommend
Pasta Pelican Restaurant
2455 Mariner Square Dr
9 locals recommend
Dine right on the water!
Koja Kitchen
Pricey but delicious!
Ceron Kitchen
Pricey but delicious!

Arts & Culture

Show your kids what “video” games used to be like. Great for a rainy day )not that we get many of those in the summer)
68 locals recommend
Pacific Pinball Museum
1510 Webster St
68 locals recommend
Show your kids what “video” games used to be like. Great for a rainy day )not that we get many of those in the summer)
For you history buffs
88 locals recommend
USS Hornet - Sea, Air and Space Museum
707 W Hornet Ave
88 locals recommend
For you history buffs
lots of fun things to see and do
9 locals recommend
Rhythmix Cultural Works
2513 Blanding Ave
9 locals recommend
lots of fun things to see and do
check out their plays!
10 locals recommend
Altarena Playhouse
1409 High St
10 locals recommend
check out their plays!
Frank Bette Center For the Arts
1601 Paru St

Nightlife

Independent theater with charm
87 locals recommend
Alameda Theatre & Cineplex
2317 Central Ave
87 locals recommend
Independent theater with charm
Great tiki bar
71 locals recommend
Forbidden Island
1304 Lincoln Ave
71 locals recommend
Great tiki bar
Something going on here nearly every night of the week. Local bands, trivia, Karaoke and 80s dance night
30 locals recommend
Fireside Lounge
1453 Webster St
30 locals recommend
Something going on here nearly every night of the week. Local bands, trivia, Karaoke and 80s dance night
20 locals recommend
Alameda Island Brewing Company
1716 Park St
20 locals recommend
19 locals recommend
Almanac Barrel House, Brewery, and Taproom
651 W Tower Ave
19 locals recommend
62 locals recommend
Faction Brewing
2501 Monarch St
62 locals recommend
16 locals recommend
Hangar 1 Vodka
2505 Monarch St
16 locals recommend
58 locals recommend
Lucky 13
1301 Park St
58 locals recommend
65 locals recommend
St. George Spirits
2601 Monarch St
65 locals recommend
8 locals recommend
Building 43 Winery
2440 Monarch St
8 locals recommend
Alameda Comedy Club
2431 Central Ave

Workout options

Club Pilates
2651 Blanding Ave
Rise Bodyworks
1226 Park St
Great playgrounds, brand spanking new basketball court, 2 baseball diamonds, circuit training equipment. Lots of open space and picnic areas.
9 locals recommend
Washington Park
740 Central Ave
9 locals recommend
Great playgrounds, brand spanking new basketball court, 2 baseball diamonds, circuit training equipment. Lots of open space and picnic areas.
Indoor/outdoor soccer fields, basketball, volleyball, and all the other normal gym equipment
Bladium Sports & Fitness Club
800 W Tower Ave
Indoor/outdoor soccer fields, basketball, volleyball, and all the other normal gym equipment
Orangetheory Fitness
2610 5th Street
Alameda Fitness & Spa
Harbor Bay Club
200 Packet Landing Rd
24 Hour Fitness
Small intimate classes, some heated. Also mat pilates
Yoga Amansala
Small intimate classes, some heated. Also mat pilates
Leela Yoga Studio
1708 Lincoln Ave

Sightseeing

Elsie Roemer Bird Sanctuary
Another beautiful spot near water to walk just a quick drive or bus ride away. Pedal boats available for rent.
751 locals recommend
Lake Merritt Amphitheater
Lake Merritt Boulevard
751 locals recommend
Another beautiful spot near water to walk just a quick drive or bus ride away. Pedal boats available for rent.

Coffee/Brunch

This is an enigma. Coffee shop with music/comedy in the evenings.
6 locals recommend
The Local
1333 Park St
6 locals recommend
This is an enigma. Coffee shop with music/comedy in the evenings.
Great service, coffee and quick bites
26 locals recommend
Wescafe
1518 Webster St
26 locals recommend
Great service, coffee and quick bites
Great breakfasts! Bus stop to San Fran/Oakland/Bart right in front only 2 blocks from the house.
40 locals recommend
Cafe Jolie
1500 Webster St
40 locals recommend
Great breakfasts! Bus stop to San Fran/Oakland/Bart right in front only 2 blocks from the house.
Traditional breakfast AND homemade donuts
Homeskillet Alameda
1363 Park St
Traditional breakfast AND homemade donuts
So close to the cottage and the beach
13 locals recommend
Neptune's
630 Central Ave
13 locals recommend
So close to the cottage and the beach
Old school diner with large portions
Jim's Coffee Shop
2333 Lincoln Ave
Old school diner with large portions
Hidden along the water. Often has gluten free options and treats. Great ambiance on the water. No indoor tables.
9 locals recommend
Mosley's Cafe
2099 Grand St
9 locals recommend
Hidden along the water. Often has gluten free options and treats. Great ambiance on the water. No indoor tables.
Coffee and tea, cute place, indoor seating and outdoor patio.
34 locals recommend
Julie's Coffee & Tea Garden
1223 Park St
34 locals recommend
Coffee and tea, cute place, indoor seating and outdoor patio.
Brand new coffee roaster 2.5 blocks from the cottage
SIGNAL Coffee Roasters
1536 Webster Street
Brand new coffee roaster 2.5 blocks from the cottage
Grab a coffee on your way to Washington Park.
Spritzer's Coffee House
734 Central Ave
Grab a coffee on your way to Washington Park.
Have a fancy day with High Tea
Malaya Tea Room
920 Central Avenue
Have a fancy day with High Tea
Good coffee!
105 locals recommend
Highwire Coffee Roasters
2049 San Pablo Ave
105 locals recommend
Good coffee!
Lazybird Coffee
33 locals recommend
Blue Dot Cafe & Coffee Bar
1910 Encinal Ave
33 locals recommend
34 locals recommend
Julie's Coffee & Tea Garden
1223 Park St
34 locals recommend