Elaine's Alameda Guidebook

Elaine
Elaine's Alameda Guidebook

Sightseeing

This beach has everything you can ask for - picnic area, BBQ grills, dog park, little garden, kite surfing, and right next to Washington Park
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羅伯特·W·克朗紀念州立海灘
Otis Drive
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This beach has everything you can ask for - picnic area, BBQ grills, dog park, little garden, kite surfing, and right next to Washington Park
One of the biggest parks in Alameda that is part of a continuous stretch of land to the beach. There’s a baseball field, basketball court, play structure, dog park, several small ponds where you’ll see cute ducks and amazing views of San Francisco.
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Washington Park
740 Central Ave
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One of the biggest parks in Alameda that is part of a continuous stretch of land to the beach. There’s a baseball field, basketball court, play structure, dog park, several small ponds where you’ll see cute ducks and amazing views of San Francisco.
Less than 10 minute walk from the property! You can even see great views of San Francisco’s skyline from across the Bay.
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Alameda Beach
2351 Shore Line Dr
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Less than 10 minute walk from the property! You can even see great views of San Francisco’s skyline from across the Bay.
This USS Hornet aircraft served in WWII and the Vietnam War before docking for good as a floating museum. This historical landmark is packed with nostalgia you don’t want to miss.
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USS Hornet - 海空天博物館
707 W Hornet Ave
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This USS Hornet aircraft served in WWII and the Vietnam War before docking for good as a floating museum. This historical landmark is packed with nostalgia you don’t want to miss.
There's a sense of tranquility that lingers here.
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Crab Cove Visitor Center
1252 McKay Ave
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There's a sense of tranquility that lingers here.

Food scene

Most of these recommendations are in Alameda with a few from Oakland that I must include :)
Order their signature waffles by dining in this famous old school diner since 1927!
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Ole's Waffle Shop
1507 Park St
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Order their signature waffles by dining in this famous old school diner since 1927!
Known for its famously stacked cheeseburgers
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Scolari's Good Eats
1303 Park St
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Known for its famously stacked cheeseburgers
“Life is uncertain. Eat dessert first.” An Alameda favorite since 1941.
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Tucker's Super Creamed Ice Cream
1349 Park St
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“Life is uncertain. Eat dessert first.” An Alameda favorite since 1941.
Local favorite to get fancy cocktails and great Mexican food!
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La Penca Azul
1440 Park St
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Local favorite to get fancy cocktails and great Mexican food!
Located on the West End of Alameda (also another downtown area), Cafe Jolie has the best brunch options!
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Cafe Jolie
1500 Webster St
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Located on the West End of Alameda (also another downtown area), Cafe Jolie has the best brunch options!
Some top faves: disco fries, shrimp garlic noodles, salt and pepper wings, mango and guava margarita
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Monkey King Pub & Grub
1315 Park St
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Some top faves: disco fries, shrimp garlic noodles, salt and pepper wings, mango and guava margarita
I personally love all of their special rolls. Whenever my family and I eat Sushi House, we almost always order the Sashimi Boat!
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Sushi House
2375 Shore Line Dr
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I personally love all of their special rolls. Whenever my family and I eat Sushi House, we almost always order the Sashimi Boat!
Move over Popeyes, and gimme some HOTBOYSSS!! Best chicken sandwich ever! (located in Oakland)
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World Famous HotBoys
1601 San Pablo Avenue
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Move over Popeyes, and gimme some HOTBOYSSS!! Best chicken sandwich ever! (located in Oakland)
Located right inside South Shore Center, this ;ovely Italian restaurant has such a beautiful ambiance and great for special occasions!
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Trabocco Kitchen and Cocktails
2213 S Shore Center
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Located right inside South Shore Center, this ;ovely Italian restaurant has such a beautiful ambiance and great for special occasions!
There's a bunch of KBBQ establishments in Oakland but I'm really glad there's one in Alameda now!
Ohgane Alameda
2211 South Shore Center
There's a bunch of KBBQ establishments in Oakland but I'm really glad there's one in Alameda now!

Craft Beer & Spirits Scene

Great vibes in this spacious barn-looking-warehouse with awesome selection of beers. Group/kid/dog-friendly!
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Almanac Barrel House, Brewery, and Taproom
651 W Tower Ave
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Great vibes in this spacious barn-looking-warehouse with awesome selection of beers. Group/kid/dog-friendly!
Located in what used to be a navy base. Great alternative if you don’t want to make the drive to Napa. Great views of San Francisco especially during sunsets.
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Rock Wall Wine Company
2301 Monarch St
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Located in what used to be a navy base. Great alternative if you don’t want to make the drive to Napa. Great views of San Francisco especially during sunsets.
Alameda literally has everything, including it’s very own tiki bar! They serve top-notch tropical cocktails and flaming punch bowls!
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Forbidden Island
1304 Lincoln Ave
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Alameda literally has everything, including it’s very own tiki bar! They serve top-notch tropical cocktails and flaming punch bowls!
Within walking distance from the property, AIBC is on the main street of Alameda. They have several beers on tap. If you’re hungry, you can get Monkey King next door and even ice cream from Alameda Scoop!
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Alameda Island Brewing Company
1716 Park St
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Within walking distance from the property, AIBC is on the main street of Alameda. They have several beers on tap. If you’re hungry, you can get Monkey King next door and even ice cream from Alameda Scoop!

Things To Do

This 1932 Art Deco theater had its curtains closed for nearly 40 years until it reopened in 2008. Today the cineplex draws moviegoers with its historic neon sign, ornate lobby, and dining options.
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Alameda Theatre & Cineplex
2317 Central Ave
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This 1932 Art Deco theater had its curtains closed for nearly 40 years until it reopened in 2008. Today the cineplex draws moviegoers with its historic neon sign, ornate lobby, and dining options.
Fellow pinheads: this museum features upwards of 90 fully restored machines all set for free play (except a few coined games in the front lobby)
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Pacific Pinball Museum
1510 Webster St
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Fellow pinheads: this museum features upwards of 90 fully restored machines all set for free play (except a few coined games in the front lobby)
Level up at High Scores, where $6 gets you an hour of free play on dozens of classic arcade games, Donkey Kong and Galaga included.
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High Scores Arcade
1414 Park St
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Level up at High Scores, where $6 gets you an hour of free play on dozens of classic arcade games, Donkey Kong and Galaga included.
AMF is now called Bowlero Alameda and it's located right across the street from Alameda Beach and South Shore Center.
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AMF Southshore Lanes
300 Park St
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AMF is now called Bowlero Alameda and it's located right across the street from Alameda Beach and South Shore Center.

Boba or Bubble Tea

I feel like it's appropriate to have a boba section considering how much boba culture have grown ;)
Yifang Taiwan Fruit Tea
409 South Shore Center
Ding Tea
1342 Park Street
iTea Alameda
1626 Park Street
T4
4532 Lone Tree Way
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Gong Cha
110 S B St
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Raretea
2670 5th Street
Top Up Tea
650 Central Avenue
Happy Lemon