Guidebook for Alameda
Food Scene
Sidestreet Pho
2304 Encinal AveBest Vietnamese cuisine within walking distance.
Calafia Taqueria
1445 Webster StAuthentic Mexican!
Marti's Place
1905 1/2 Encinal AveCash only, but less than a minute away walking distance, big portions.
close breakfast and lunch, free wifi, displays local artists, local scene
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Blue Dot Cafe & Coffee Bar
1910 Encinal Aveclose breakfast and lunch, free wifi, displays local artists, local scene
This is the best breakfast cafe in the area! Tasty breakfast food, sometimes a short wait. run by local women.
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South Shore Cafe
531 S Shore CenterThis is the best breakfast cafe in the area! Tasty breakfast food, sometimes a short wait. run by local women.
Modern, Trendy, Great Breakfast options, best bloody Mary's. close to Crab Cove. Best spot to take a walk along the water front afterwards.
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Neptune's
630 Central AveModern, Trendy, Great Breakfast options, best bloody Mary's. close to Crab Cove. Best spot to take a walk along the water front afterwards.
Cholita Linda
4923 Telegraph AveTwo Words-CUBAN FOOD!!!!
Q's Halal Chicken
2306 Central AveBest Mediterranean food, Falafel, Kabob, waffle fries
Lola's Chicken Shack
1417 Park StYum! Comfort food.
White tablecloth, gourmet italian food make reservations on weekend nights.
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Trabocco Kitchen and Cocktails
2213 S Shore CenterWhite tablecloth, gourmet italian food make reservations on weekend nights.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fireside Lounge
1453 Webster St80's night, LGBTQ friendly
Tikki Hut, kitchy style, Vintage, Hawaiian themed decor and drinks. Great music! Good drinks!
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Forbidden Island
1304 Lincoln AveTikki Hut, kitchy style, Vintage, Hawaiian themed decor and drinks. Great music! Good drinks!
Go to Yoshi's Jazz bar for sushi dinner and great live shows or grab a warm Irish coffee or cold drink at Merchants Saloon, Jack London's iconic go-to bar...
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Jack London Square station
245 2nd StGo to Yoshi's Jazz bar for sushi dinner and great live shows or grab a warm Irish coffee or cold drink at Merchants Saloon, Jack London's iconic go-to bar...
Parks & Nature
Hike along the waterline and watch the Kite surfing with the beautiful San Francisco skyline in the background.
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Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach
Otis DriveHike along the waterline and watch the Kite surfing with the beautiful San Francisco skyline in the background.
Fun for the family and kids with photos of historic Alameda.
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Crab Cove Visitor Center
1252 McKay AveFun for the family and kids with photos of historic Alameda.
Shopping
Outdoor mall with grocery and retail shops. TraderJoe's, Safeway, Ulta, TJ MAXX, Bed Bath and Beyond...
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South Shore Center
South Shore CenterOutdoor mall with grocery and retail shops. TraderJoe's, Safeway, Ulta, TJ MAXX, Bed Bath and Beyond...
Getting Around
call 611 for transportation info. FlyWheel (taxi), Lyft, and Uber within a minute from any corner you are on. Take the BART train to San Francisco. Closest BART stations, Fruitvale, Lake Merritt, West Oakland.
Lincoln Avenue
Lincoln Avenuecall 611 for transportation info. FlyWheel (taxi), Lyft, and Uber within a minute from any corner you are on. Take the BART train to San Francisco. Closest BART stations, Fruitvale, Lake Merritt, West Oakland.
Sightseeing
take a stroll, window shop, boutiques, food, family atmosphere, local "mom and pop" shops.
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Park Street
Park Streettake a stroll, window shop, boutiques, food, family atmosphere, local "mom and pop" shops.