Guidebook for Alameda
Drinks & Nightlife
Forbidden Island
1304 Lincoln AveAtmosphere
Fireside Lounge
1453 Webster StFood Scene
Hob Nob
1313 Park StBoard games, bar food and drinks
Speisekammer
2424 Lincoln AveAuthentic German food, live music on weekends
Burma Superstar
4721 Telegraph AveGood food; atmosphere is a little noisy
Ole's Waffle Shop
1507 Park StAlways open; good basic diner menu; lots of choices
Quiet dinner on the shores of Lake Merritt in a renovated boat house.
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Lake Chalet
1520 Lakeside Dr Quiet dinner on the shores of Lake Merritt in a renovated boat house.
Julie's Coffee & Tea Garden
1223 Park StGarden seating and internet.
Arts & Culture
Pacific Pinball Museum
1510 Webster StEssentials
Groceries, clothing, salons, restaurants, coffee, dry cleaner, office supplies...
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Alameda South Shore Center
523 Mulberry StGroceries, clothing, salons, restaurants, coffee, dry cleaner, office supplies...
Entertainment & Activities
Refurbished in it's original 1930's style of decor; don't miss the main theater or the lobby details
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Alameda Theatre & Cineplex
2317 Central AveRefurbished in it's original 1930's style of decor; don't miss the main theater or the lobby details
Plank
98 Broadwaybocce ball courts, bowling, food, drinks
California Canoe & Kayak Oakland
409 Water StreetGet up close and personal with the SF Bay!
Bar Bocce
1250 BridgewayGreat food, bocce courts and a fire pit
Getting Around
Look at return schedule carefully. Very nice views of the Bay and SF as you approach from the water.
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Ferry Point
Ferry PointLook at return schedule carefully. Very nice views of the Bay and SF as you approach from the water.
Closest access to BART but not safe to linger, especially at night. Recommend Uber or Lyft to transition quickly.
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Fruitvale BART Station
Closest access to BART but not safe to linger, especially at night. Recommend Uber or Lyft to transition quickly.
Parks & Nature
Crab Cove Visitor Center
1252 McKay AveBeach, picnic, great SF views
It's a drive but worth it if you love gardens. It is extensive and very well kept.
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The University of California Botanical Garden
200 Centennial DrIt's a drive but worth it if you love gardens. It is extensive and very well kept.
Tilden Regional Park
2501 Grizzly Peak BlvdGreat trails, little lake, swimming
Berkeley Marina
Beautiful trails; stunning views. Picnic recommended!
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Iphakethe yaseMount Tamalpais State
3801 Panoramic HighwayBeautiful trails; stunning views. Picnic recommended!