Guidebook for Alameda
Food Scene
Our absolute favorite coffee in the area. Neighborhood feel. 5 minute drive from our house. This is where they roast their beans and they host free public coffee tastings every Sunday at 2 p.m
173 locals recommend
Blue Bottle Coffee
300 Webster StOur absolute favorite coffee in the area. Neighborhood feel. 5 minute drive from our house. This is where they roast their beans and they host free public coffee tastings every Sunday at 2 p.m
Delicious breakfast -a real treat before, or after, walking the UC Berkeley campus.
80 locals recommend
La Note
2377 Shattuck AveDelicious breakfast -a real treat before, or after, walking the UC Berkeley campus.
Delicious restaurant in the Temescal neighborhood of Oakland. About 15 minutes from our home.
74 locals recommend
Doña Tomás
3770 Piedmont AvenueDelicious restaurant in the Temescal neighborhood of Oakland. About 15 minutes from our home.
Delicious food! Burmese food is amazing and this small jewel never disappoints. We have too many menu favorites for the characters here!
146 locals recommend
Burma Superstar
4721 Telegraph AveDelicious food! Burmese food is amazing and this small jewel never disappoints. We have too many menu favorites for the characters here!
Not your average coffee shop. For those who love an excellent cup, this is a great option.
913 locals recommend
Philz Coffee
3101 24th StNot your average coffee shop. For those who love an excellent cup, this is a great option.
Sightseeing
Locally owned winery - sit and enjoy a glass with a panoramic view of San Francisco. Eat dinner at Scolari's - a locally owned restaurant on the same site.
56 locals recommend
Rock Wall Wine Company
2301 Monarch StLocally owned winery - sit and enjoy a glass with a panoramic view of San Francisco. Eat dinner at Scolari's - a locally owned restaurant on the same site.
Take the ferry from near our home directly to the Ferry Building - beautiful way to get to SF and the farmers market on Saturday is amazing.
679 locals recommend
Ferry Building Marketplace
Take the ferry from near our home directly to the Ferry Building - beautiful way to get to SF and the farmers market on Saturday is amazing.
Catch the ferry to San Francisco. The ride over is beautiful and from the terminal in SF, you can access most of the city by foot or public transportation.
41 locals recommend
Alameda Main Street station
2990 Main StCatch the ferry to San Francisco. The ride over is beautiful and from the terminal in SF, you can access most of the city by foot or public transportation.
Essentials
Great local bakery. Our favorites are the banchos (banana chocolate chip muffins), the seeded bread sticks, and the rabbit cakes.
15 locals recommend
Feel Good Bakery
1650 Park StGreat local bakery. Our favorites are the banchos (banana chocolate chip muffins), the seeded bread sticks, and the rabbit cakes.
Health food store, organic grocery, great coffee shop, sushi, salad bar, Feel Good Bakery and more under one roof.
32 locals recommend
Alameda Marketplace
1650 Park StHealth food store, organic grocery, great coffee shop, sushi, salad bar, Feel Good Bakery and more under one roof.
Arts & Culture
Art deco movie theatre and restaurant where Restaurant guests can purchase movie tickets & take beer, wine & cocktails with them into the auditoriums through a private corridor to the theatre.
87 locals recommend
Alameda Theatre & Cineplex
2317 Central AveArt deco movie theatre and restaurant where Restaurant guests can purchase movie tickets & take beer, wine & cocktails with them into the auditoriums through a private corridor to the theatre.
The Greek Theatre
2001 Gayley RdGreat place to see music! 15-20 minute drive from our home.
Interactive science museum - perfect way to spend the day for all ages. Take the ferry from near our home, arrive at the SF Ferry building and it is a short walk to the Exploratorium.
432 locals recommend
Exploratorium
Green StreetInteractive science museum - perfect way to spend the day for all ages. Take the ferry from near our home, arrive at the SF Ferry building and it is a short walk to the Exploratorium.
Take the ferry to a SF Giants baseball game. Ferry service is a 2 minute drive or a 10 minute walk from our house.
596 locals recommend
Oracle Park
24 Willie Mays PlazaTake the ferry to a SF Giants baseball game. Ferry service is a 2 minute drive or a 10 minute walk from our house.
Entertainment & Activities
The Pacific Pinball Museum is a museum that showcases the history of pinball machines since 1879. An interactive museum for kids of all ages.
68 locals recommend
Pacific Pinball Museum
1510 Webster StThe Pacific Pinball Museum is a museum that showcases the history of pinball machines since 1879. An interactive museum for kids of all ages.
Best filled donuts around! Flavors include: Strawberry Jam
St. Germain Cream
Mexican Chocolate
And more. Flavors change daily.
24 locals recommend
Doughnut Dolly
482 B 49th StreetBest filled donuts around! Flavors include: Strawberry Jam
St. Germain Cream
Mexican Chocolate
And more. Flavors change daily.
Shopping
Hundreds of outdoor dealers selling merchandise on the first Sunday of the month, the Alameda Point Antiques & Collectibles Faire is one of Northern California's largest.
42 locals recommend
Alameda Point Antiques Faire 1st Sunday Every Month
3900 Main StHundreds of outdoor dealers selling merchandise on the first Sunday of the month, the Alameda Point Antiques & Collectibles Faire is one of Northern California's largest.
What we believe is the best chocolate we have ever had, even after trying some shops in Paris that Charles himself suggested!
9 locals recommend
Charles Chocolates
2650 18th StWhat we believe is the best chocolate we have ever had, even after trying some shops in Paris that Charles himself suggested!
The West's oldest independent book seller. Great spot in Alameda to find your next read. If not in stock, they can usually get it for you in 24-48 hours and they will give you a call when it arrives.
13 locals recommend
Books Inc.
1344 Park StThe West's oldest independent book seller. Great spot in Alameda to find your next read. If not in stock, they can usually get it for you in 24-48 hours and they will give you a call when it arrives.
Target
2675 Geary BlvdHandy location for all your basic needs. Five minute walk from our home.
Drinks & Nightlife
An original craft distillery including: single malt whiskey, bourbon, agricole rum, absinthe, and several gins, brandies, and liqueurs.
65 locals recommend
St. George Spirits
2601 Monarch StAn original craft distillery including: single malt whiskey, bourbon, agricole rum, absinthe, and several gins, brandies, and liqueurs.