Natasha’s Guide to Jingletown and Alameda
Food scene
Toomie's Thai
1433 Park StI LOVE their cashew nut chicken! Really good Thai and I've been going there for years.
I stop by here often for the Baja shrimp tacos. Their plantains are good too. Fun, cute atmosphere!
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Cholita Linda
4923 Telegraph AveI stop by here often for the Baja shrimp tacos. Their plantains are good too. Fun, cute atmosphere!
This is a more upscale restaurant serving Mediterranean food by two wonderful owners. They have a sweet patio outdoors as well.
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Asena
2508 Santa Clara AveThis is a more upscale restaurant serving Mediterranean food by two wonderful owners. They have a sweet patio outdoors as well.
This is a totally hip coffee spot with a beautiful courtyard in the back. I love their Mexican Hot Chocolate!
SIGNAL Coffee Roasters
1536 Webster StreetThis is a totally hip coffee spot with a beautiful courtyard in the back. I love their Mexican Hot Chocolate!
I've been going here for over 20 years. I get their chicken korma... delicious!
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India Palace
737 Buena Vista AveI've been going here for over 20 years. I get their chicken korma... delicious!
Ok, by now you know I love a courtyard. This cafe has all the teas, coffees, etc. as well as food. It also boasts a beautiful plant-filled courtyard in the back.
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Julie's Coffee & Tea Garden
1223 Park StOk, by now you know I love a courtyard. This cafe has all the teas, coffees, etc. as well as food. It also boasts a beautiful plant-filled courtyard in the back.
The Alameda Point has a lot of brewpubs and wineries. Sometimes food trucks and street fairs as well.
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Almanac Barrel House, Brewery, and Taproom
651 W Tower AveThe Alameda Point has a lot of brewpubs and wineries. Sometimes food trucks and street fairs as well.
Neighborhoods
This used to be a naval base and now it's bustling with wineries, brew-pubs, food trucks, and art fairs. There's a new ferry terminal with a beautiful landscaped promenade.
Alameda Point
This used to be a naval base and now it's bustling with wineries, brew-pubs, food trucks, and art fairs. There's a new ferry terminal with a beautiful landscaped promenade.
Sightseeing
This is a fairly new developed beach where you can lay on the sand, rent kayaks, and fish from!
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Encinal Boat Ramp
190 Central AveThis is a fairly new developed beach where you can lay on the sand, rent kayaks, and fish from!
Pacific Pinball Museum
1510 Webster StSuch a cool and vibrant place!
Nail Shop
1351 Park StreetIf you want a Mani or Pedi, this is the place I go.
City/town information
This is an island town with a stretch of beach, jogging, and bike paths. There are many small neighborhood "stations" (where the train used to stop) with retail and dining options.
Check out the Gold Coast for the large Victorian, Edwardian, and craftsman homes. Drive down Burbank Street with palm trees lining both sides of the street. (Photo op).
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Alameda
This is an island town with a stretch of beach, jogging, and bike paths. There are many small neighborhood "stations" (where the train used to stop) with retail and dining options.
Check out the Gold Coast for the large Victorian, Edwardian, and craftsman homes. Drive down Burbank Street with palm trees lining both sides of the street. (Photo op).
Amacebiso ngesixeko
Ukuhamba-hamba
Walking is the Best Here!
You can get around the island in so many ways. It's small, so walking within a neighborhood is best. You can also bike, scooter or drive, of course.
Ungaphoswa
Alameda Point Antique Faire
alamedapointantiquesfaire dot com People come from all over the bay area to this fair once a month to sift through both carefully curated furniture and clothing as well as records, trinkets, and plants. Pro-tip- get there EARLY or toward the end for better parking.