Guidebook for Alameda
Sightseeing
Super cool, possibly haunted, Navy boat museum
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I-Museum USS Hornet - I-Sea, I-Air ne-Space
707 W Hornet AveSuper cool, possibly haunted, Navy boat museum
Drinks & Nightlife
Local brewery with great beers and views of San Francisco
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Faction Brewing
2501 Monarch StLocal brewery with great beers and views of San Francisco
Local small batch distillery with tours and tastings
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St. George Spirits
2601 Monarch StLocal small batch distillery with tours and tastings
Wine tasting with a fabulous deck, onsite food truck and views of San Francisco
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Rock Wall Wine Company
2301 Monarch StWine tasting with a fabulous deck, onsite food truck and views of San Francisco
My favorite local watering hole specializing in small batch and locally sourced spirits and beers. Also has a pool table, Tuesday trivia night, open mic nights and live music.
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Fireside Lounge
1453 Webster StMy favorite local watering hole specializing in small batch and locally sourced spirits and beers. Also has a pool table, Tuesday trivia night, open mic nights and live music.
Fun local bar with outdoor patio, pool and skee ball. Scolari's is next door and will deliver great pizzas and burgers to you at the bar so it can't be beat for a dinner and beer destination.
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Lucky 13
1301 Park StFun local bar with outdoor patio, pool and skee ball. Scolari's is next door and will deliver great pizzas and burgers to you at the bar so it can't be beat for a dinner and beer destination.
A favorite Oakland bar with sidewalk patio and indoor bocce ball court. Very friendly people hang out here!
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Make Westing
1741 Telegraph AveA favorite Oakland bar with sidewalk patio and indoor bocce ball court. Very friendly people hang out here!
Outdoor patio is great on a sunny afternoon. Nothing fancy but a favorite watering hole of local bartenders.
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Heart & Dagger Saloon
504 Lake Park AveOutdoor patio is great on a sunny afternoon. Nothing fancy but a favorite watering hole of local bartenders.
Food Scene
Amazing Burmese food. They do not take reservations so arrive early to get your name on the list
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Burma Superstar
4721 Telegraph AveAmazing Burmese food. They do not take reservations so arrive early to get your name on the list
Best place to grab a bite, a beer and watch your favorite sporting event
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1400 Bar & Grill & Pizza
1400 Webster StBest place to grab a bite, a beer and watch your favorite sporting event
Kamakura Japanese Restaurant
2549 Santa Clara AvenueBest sushi spot on the island.
Amazing Mexican dishes and cocktails. Highly recommended!
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NIDO Kitchen & Bar
444 Oak StAmazing Mexican dishes and cocktails. Highly recommended!
A favorite local chef does a blend of American and Japanese comfort food. Awesome brunch and cocktail list too.
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Hopscotch
1915 San Pablo AveA favorite local chef does a blend of American and Japanese comfort food. Awesome brunch and cocktail list too.
Fun and artsy crowd, great pizzas and cocktails. Casual atmosphere and delicious food and drink.
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Sister
3308 Grand AveFun and artsy crowd, great pizzas and cocktails. Casual atmosphere and delicious food and drink.
Local handmade ice cream shop - delicious!! The perfect stop walking from our house to the beach.
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Cookiebar
1608 Webster StreetLocal handmade ice cream shop - delicious!! The perfect stop walking from our house to the beach.
Entertainment & Activities
Pacific Pinball Museum
1510 Webster StA must-see for pinball enthusiasts
Beach time! 15 minute walk from our house. Great grass area for kids, picnics, BBQs, walks by the beach at sunset.
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Crab Cove Visitor Center
1252 McKay AveBeach time! 15 minute walk from our house. Great grass area for kids, picnics, BBQs, walks by the beach at sunset.
Everything Else
The ferry is a fun and fast way to get to San Francisco. The ride is about 15 minutes and leaves approx every hour so check a schedule. There is a snack bar onboard with beer, wine and cocktails.
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Alameda Main Street station
2990 Main StThe ferry is a fun and fast way to get to San Francisco. The ride is about 15 minutes and leaves approx every hour so check a schedule. There is a snack bar onboard with beer, wine and cocktails.
Essentials
Alameda Natural Grocery
1650 Park StBest local, organic market on the island!
Lucky's Supermarket, CVS, restaurants and banks just a block away from our house.
Marina Village Shopping Center
839 Marina Village PkwyLucky's Supermarket, CVS, restaurants and banks just a block away from our house.
Arts & Culture
Small art gallery featuring local artists. Check calendar for special events and openings. First Fridays and Second Saturdays of the month usually have special events.
Good Mother Gallery
1955 13th StSmall art gallery featuring local artists. Check calendar for special events and openings. First Fridays and Second Saturdays of the month usually have special events.
Historic Alameda movie theater. Don't miss ordering food and drinks to bring into the theater!
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Alameda Theatre & Cineplex
2317 Central AveHistoric Alameda movie theater. Don't miss ordering food and drinks to bring into the theater!