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.
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Crab Cove Visitor Center
1252 McKay Ave5 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
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Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach
Otis DriveBig wide, long beach with sand volleyball courts
Alameda is known to be a great kite surfing spot. Take a lesson here
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Boardsports California
600 Westline DrAlameda 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.
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Mike's Paddle
1124 Ballena BlvdTry Yoga on a Stand Up Paddle Board one half mile (totally walkable) from the cottage.
Food Scene
Calafia Taqueria
1445 Webster StBest carnitas I have ever had.
The Asian Citrus Salad is fantastic. I eat here about once a week. It is delicious and affordable.
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Lola's Chicken Shack
1417 Park StThe Asian Citrus Salad is fantastic. I eat here about once a week. It is delicious and affordable.
Yokohama
2050 BroadwayCharming/cozy with great sushi two blocks from the house.
Trabocco Kitchen and Cocktails
2213 S Shore CenterFantastic Italian food and cocktails
Up 2U Thai Eatery
1405 Webster StSuper close to the cottage. Love the pumpkin curry!
Waterfront Deli
1070 Marina Village PkwyFood truck craze has come to Alameda on Saturday late mornings/early afternoon. So many good options.
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Off the Grid - Alameda
535 S Shore CenterFood truck craze has come to Alameda on Saturday late mornings/early afternoon. So many good options.
India Palace
737 Buena Vista AveTasty Indian food
Great food! Small consistent menu with tons of weekly specials . Primarily take out (only a few seats inside, some outdoor seating)
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Scolari's Good Eats
1303 Park StGreat 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.
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Burma Superstar
4721 Telegraph AveOriginal location in SF which has always has a line to get in. Very tasty burmese food.
Cholita Linda
4923 Telegraph AveBest 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.
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Alameda Marketplace
1650 Park StGreat spot for quick delicious salads, sushi or Mediterranean food, along with a bakery. Has a butcher and health food store as well.
Pier 29
1256 The EmbarcaderoFood is ok but the view can’t be beat especially for the price.
Santoro's Italian Market & Deli
475 Santa Clara Ave1/2 block from the cottage, the closest bit of deliciousness.
In-N-Out Burger
555 Willie Stargell AvePasta Pelican Restaurant
2455 Mariner Square DrDine right on the water!
Koja Kitchen
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)
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Pacific Pinball Museum
1510 Webster StShow your kids what “video” games used to be like. Great for a rainy day )not that we get many of those in the summer)
USS Hornet - Sea, Air and Space Museum
707 W Hornet AveFor you history buffs
Rhythmix Cultural Works
2513 Blanding Avelots of fun things to see and do
Altarena Playhouse
1409 High Stcheck out their plays!
Frank Bette Center For the Arts
1601 Paru StNightlife
Alameda Theatre & Cineplex
2317 Central AveIndependent theater with charm
Forbidden Island
1304 Lincoln AveGreat tiki bar
Something going on here nearly every night of the week. Local bands, trivia, Karaoke and 80s dance night
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Fireside Lounge
1453 Webster StSomething going on here nearly every night of the week. Local bands, trivia, Karaoke and 80s dance night
Alameda Island Brewing Company
1716 Park StAlmanac Barrel House, Brewery, and Taproom
651 W Tower Ave
Faction Brewing
2501 Monarch StHangar 1 Vodka
2505 Monarch StLucky 13
1301 Park StSt. George Spirits
2601 Monarch StBuilding 43 Winery
2440 Monarch StAlameda Comedy Club
2431 Central AveWorkout options
Club Pilates
2651 Blanding AveRise Bodyworks
1226 Park StGreat playgrounds, brand spanking new basketball court, 2 baseball diamonds, circuit training equipment. Lots of open space and picnic areas.
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Washington Park
740 Central AveGreat 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 AveIndoor/outdoor soccer fields, basketball, volleyball, and all the other normal gym equipment
Orangetheory Fitness
2610 5th StreetAlameda Fitness & Spa
Harbor Bay Club
200 Packet Landing Rd24 Hour Fitness
Yoga Amansala
Small intimate classes, some heated. Also mat pilates
Leela Yoga Studio
1708 Lincoln AveSightseeing
Elsie Roemer Bird Sanctuary
Another beautiful spot near water to walk just a quick drive or bus ride away. Pedal boats available for rent.
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Lake Merritt Amphitheater
Lake Merritt BoulevardAnother 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.
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The Local
1333 Park StThis is an enigma. Coffee shop with music/comedy in the evenings.
Wescafe
1518 Webster StGreat service, coffee and quick bites
Great breakfasts! Bus stop to San Fran/Oakland/Bart right in front only 2 blocks from the house.
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Cafe Jolie
1500 Webster StGreat breakfasts! Bus stop to San Fran/Oakland/Bart right in front only 2 blocks from the house.
Homeskillet Alameda
1363 Park StTraditional breakfast AND homemade donuts
Neptune's
630 Central AveSo close to the cottage and the beach
Jim's Coffee Shop
2333 Lincoln AveOld school diner with large portions
Hidden along the water. Often has gluten free options and treats. Great ambiance on the water. No indoor tables.
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Mosley's Cafe
2099 Grand StHidden 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.
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Julie's Coffee & Tea Garden
1223 Park StCoffee and tea, cute place, indoor seating and outdoor patio.
SIGNAL Coffee Roasters
1536 Webster StreetBrand new coffee roaster 2.5 blocks from the cottage
Spritzer's Coffee House
734 Central AveGrab a coffee on your way to Washington Park.
Malaya Tea Room
920 Central AvenueHave a fancy day with High Tea
Highwire Coffee Roasters
2049 San Pablo AveGood coffee!
Lazybird Coffee
Blue Dot Cafe & Coffee Bar
1910 Encinal AveJulie's Coffee & Tea Garden
1223 Park St