Guidebook for Alameda
Parks & Nature
Alameda has 2.5 miles of beach with a boardwalk and bike path. Enjoy stellar views of SF and Bay Farm Island.
106 locals recommend
Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach
Otis DriveAlameda has 2.5 miles of beach with a boardwalk and bike path. Enjoy stellar views of SF and Bay Farm Island.
Sightseeing
Alameda
Alameda -- small town feel right between San Francisco and Oakland
The USS Hornet Museum is a museum ship in Alameda, California, US. It is composed of the aircraft carrier USS Hornet, exhibits from the NASA Apollo Moon exploration missions, and several retired aircraft from the Second World War and the transonic and early supersonic jet propulsion period.
88 locals recommend
USS Hornet - Sea, Air and Space Museum
707 W Hornet AveThe USS Hornet Museum is a museum ship in Alameda, California, US. It is composed of the aircraft carrier USS Hornet, exhibits from the NASA Apollo Moon exploration missions, and several retired aircraft from the Second World War and the transonic and early supersonic jet propulsion period.
Oakland Aviation Museum, formerly called Western Aerospace Museum, was founded in 1981 as a non-profit organization operating an aviation museum located at North Field of Oakland International Airport in Oakland, California.
11 locals recommend
Oakland Aviation Museum
8252 Earhart RdOakland Aviation Museum, formerly called Western Aerospace Museum, was founded in 1981 as a non-profit organization operating an aviation museum located at North Field of Oakland International Airport in Oakland, California.
Bars, Breweries and Distilleries
Local brewery with fun outdoor space. They don't serve food but sometimes have stands and food trucks.
62 locals recommend
Faction Brewing
2501 Monarch StLocal brewery with fun outdoor space. They don't serve food but sometimes have stands and food trucks.
Local distillery with beautiful tasting room and great outdoor views of SF. Right next to Faction Brewery and other wine/alcohol companies like Rockwall Winery
65 locals recommend
St. George Spirits
2601 Monarch StLocal distillery with beautiful tasting room and great outdoor views of SF. Right next to Faction Brewery and other wine/alcohol companies like Rockwall Winery
Food scene
My personal favorite on the island. Fresh seasonal menu, relaxed setting, great service. (Not great for kids - more of a date/adult restaurant)
16 locals recommend
Pappo
2320 Central AveMy personal favorite on the island. Fresh seasonal menu, relaxed setting, great service. (Not great for kids - more of a date/adult restaurant)
Family-friendly fun local hangout with inventive pub grub, craft cocktails, karaoke, board games & weekend brunch
12 locals recommend
Hob Nob
1313 Park StFamily-friendly fun local hangout with inventive pub grub, craft cocktails, karaoke, board games & weekend brunch
German restaurant & bar offering classic dishes, lots of draft beers & occasional live music. Beer garden out front is wonderful on sunny afternoons
39 locals recommend
Speisekammer
2424 Lincoln AveGerman restaurant & bar offering classic dishes, lots of draft beers & occasional live music. Beer garden out front is wonderful on sunny afternoons