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Wonderfully restored art deco movie theatre and cineplex next to great restaurants and shops.
87 locals recommend
Alameda Theatre & Cineplex
2317 Central AveWonderfully restored art deco movie theatre and cineplex next to great restaurants and shops.
Funky and fun vintage clothing, jewelry and second hand books, DVD's and CD's. Open until late. Very cool.
6 locals recommend
Rocket Reuse
1355 Park StFunky and fun vintage clothing, jewelry and second hand books, DVD's and CD's. Open until late. Very cool.
Tucker's Super Creamed Ice Cream
1349 Park StSimply the best Ice Cream you will ever taste.
Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak StA treasure trove of California history.
Safeway open 24 hours, Trader Joes, Old navy, TJ Maxx, Bed, Bath & Beyond, hardware store, dry cleaners, beauty supply store and many restaurants. Very nice and up to date shopping center.
26 locals recommend
South Shore Center
South Shore CenterSafeway open 24 hours, Trader Joes, Old navy, TJ Maxx, Bed, Bath & Beyond, hardware store, dry cleaners, beauty supply store and many restaurants. Very nice and up to date shopping center.
Take a scenic ferry ride to San Francisco - the Ferry Building in downtown is a destination in and of itself with boutiques, farmers market and restaurants Continue on by Ferry to points north
6 locals recommend
Ferry Point
Ferry PointTake a scenic ferry ride to San Francisco - the Ferry Building in downtown is a destination in and of itself with boutiques, farmers market and restaurants Continue on by Ferry to points north
Take the Ferry from Alameda to the Ferry Building and enjoy all the delights including a fabulous wine bar, artisanal food and beauty products, farmers market and great restaurants.
679 locals recommend
Ferry Building Marketplace
Take the Ferry from Alameda to the Ferry Building and enjoy all the delights including a fabulous wine bar, artisanal food and beauty products, farmers market and great restaurants.
This lovely and large lake is a great place to make a visit and take a stroll with the locals. It's pretty an scenic in the daytime and romantic in the evening.
751 locals recommend
Lake Merritt Amphitheater
Lake Merritt BoulevardThis lovely and large lake is a great place to make a visit and take a stroll with the locals. It's pretty an scenic in the daytime and romantic in the evening.
Rated the best Tiki Bar in the US, this is a must visit! You will be transported to the islands of he Pacific with great drinks and fun local clientele
71 locals recommend
Forbidden Island
1304 Lincoln AveRated the best Tiki Bar in the US, this is a must visit! You will be transported to the islands of he Pacific with great drinks and fun local clientele
Shopping
The first Sunday of every month the largest and most interesting antiques and vintage faire takes place. Free parking and lots of it.
42 locals recommend
Alameda Point Antiques Faire 1st Sunday Every Month
3900 Main StThe first Sunday of every month the largest and most interesting antiques and vintage faire takes place. Free parking and lots of it.
Food Scene
Great food, good atmosphere and good selection of wines. Not to be missed.
146 locals recommend
Burma Superstar
4721 Telegraph AveGreat food, good atmosphere and good selection of wines. Not to be missed.
Great Mediterranean style food, lots of variety,
excellent service in a friendly and interesting atmosphere. Quite upscale and is very popular.
Reservations recommended
15 locals recommend
Asena
2508 Santa Clara AveGreat Mediterranean style food, lots of variety,
excellent service in a friendly and interesting atmosphere. Quite upscale and is very popular.
Reservations recommended
Excellent fast fresh and creative Italian food.
Gets pretty noisy but well worth it especially if you wait until about 8pm when its dies down a bit.
Good service, family friendly.
36 locals recommend
Tomatina
1338 Park StExcellent fast fresh and creative Italian food.
Gets pretty noisy but well worth it especially if you wait until about 8pm when its dies down a bit.
Good service, family friendly.
Blue Dot Cafe & Coffee Bar
1910 Encinal AveThey make the best scones in the world.
Upscale Italian restaurant with great bar where they serve food in case you cannot get into the main restaurant. Reservations strongly advised. This is a very popular restaurant with excellent cuisine and wonderful service. The owner is amazing! Everyone loves him.
71 locals recommend
Trabocco Kitchen and Cocktails
2213 S Shore CenterUpscale Italian restaurant with great bar where they serve food in case you cannot get into the main restaurant. Reservations strongly advised. This is a very popular restaurant with excellent cuisine and wonderful service. The owner is amazing! Everyone loves him.