-
Nob Hill
70 reviews
Alameda, CA
Category: Grocery
-
Boniere Bakery
36 reviewsAlameda, CA
Category: Bakeries
-
Little House Cafe
81 reviewsAlameda, CA
Category: Coffee & Tea
-
Alameda Taqueria
65 reviewsAlameda, CA
Category: Mexican
-
Alameda Theatre
129 reviewsAlameda, CA
Category: Cinema
Alameda, CA
Rating Details »
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
6 reviews for Alameda, CA
I am holding back my fifth star out of spite for the fact that I cannot now (nor likely ever) afford a house here. I love the variety of activities, the beautiful Victorians, and the wonderful downtown. I like the relative safety, the hundred year old or more trees, and the convenience of freeways, the airport, and BART, with a feeling of being far away from them.
The weather is stellar, the people are kind, the schools are good, and I can get almost anything I want here (except stellar Thai - why is that by the way?) I have Hanger One Spirits, a Winery, Pizza, Lucky Juju, great parks, a beach, a natural grocery, and Trader Joes. I have old houses with interesting architecture, mansion mammoths, slow speed roads, a nice "downtown" and views across the bay to SF. The weather is pretty great too.
So to you Alameda I give 4 stars because I am mad that I cannot live here and own, but I love you all the same.
People thought this was:
- Useful (1)
- Funny (1)
- Cool (1)
Alameda, I'm torn. On the one hand you have lots of cute Victorian homes. On the other you have some horrid 50s apartment complexes, and I'm always afraid I'm going to die in an earthquake whenever I go through the Webster and Harrison Tunnels. (Cool game to play while going through the tunnels: try to find the city line written in black tile on the wall.)
The Marina area was a good idea, but then it was impossible to find and kinda unpaved. But then again you were the home of the first Chevys ever.
You can take nice walks over on yuppie coastal Bay Farm Island, but going there is missing the point of visiting you, Alameda. I think the point of visiting you involves avoiding the potentially crushing tunnels and entering via the little bridges over the estuary lined with little houses and little boats.
People thought this was:
- Useful (1)
- Funny (2)
- Cool (2)
Alameda, you are a bit Twilight Zone-ish, but it only makes me love you more. Your quaint lagoon provides me connection to the natural environment, as well as a buffer from the freaky kid on the other side of the water who constantly grabs himself while watering the backyard and pretending to be a rap superstar.
You're not too close to the Oakland Airport, Alameda, but rather, just close enough to be enviously convenient. Walking along your picturesque beach reminds me of East Coast vacations, and your sweet Park Street provides me everything I'm ever looking for. I didn't even feel corny watching your 4th of July Parade because it just felt, well...right.
Alameda, I "get you" and if I ever get tired of life in the Big City, I will come back to you. And I know, without a doubt, that you will welcome me with open arms.
People thought this was:
- Useful (2)
- Funny (1)
Can I review this? Lovely little joint with interesting spots. I believe a very good man with a very nice cheeseshop might be on this island.
I say island with a little surprise, as I didn't really know that as many times as I have visited. Super... weird.
Anyhoo... I am not sure I should review this, but it is here, and I know it, and it is cute, and I like tunnels, and I think the beach is quite nice for pups, so.. hell. I review it. So there. Please.. let me be.
=)
Hey, this is Alameda, CA 94501. There's only one place like the City of Alameda. Its an island, you can't get lost. We have beaches, marinas, parks, underwater tunnels, draw bridges, old Victorian homes, and a WWII aircraft carrier. I've lived in Alameda since I was 5. I've been to other lands and other towns. But this is home.
People thought this was:
- Cool (1)
I LOVE Alameda, I am very blessed to have grown up in this tiny little town. I love the fact that there is everything here on this island, and there is so much to do. I have been out of Alameda for a few years now and I am still finding little jewels each time I revisit it. I would love to live there, but the prices in the nice neighborhoods are so high... maybe one day I will have a nice little suburban house out there. Alameda is not far from much as well. 10 mins from downtown Oakland, 20 mins from downtown SF it's in the heart of the bay area without the crazies and the highly populated streets :)
