Guidebook for Alameda
Food Scene
East Ocean Seafood Restaurant
1713 Webster StDim sum. Good Chinese food.
Asian Fusion food. Everything is delicious. Go for lunch if you can, much pricier for dinner.
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The House
1230 Grant AveAsian Fusion food. Everything is delicious. Go for lunch if you can, much pricier for dinner.
Calafia Taqueria
1445 Webster StEnjoy their burritos. They also have a salsa bar!
Island Taqueria
1513 Park StGood Mexican food.
DeLucchi
500 Columbus AveGreat gnocchi.
b. patisserie
2821 California StTasty pastries
Famous egg custards. They are often closed for vacation, but if you're in the area you can see if they might be open.
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Golden Gate Bakery
1029 Grant AveFamous egg custards. They are often closed for vacation, but if you're in the area you can see if they might be open.
Panuchos
3440 Geary BlvdTheir Tofu Burrito is delicious! Tacos and panuchos are yum too!
Boulevard
1 Mission StExcellent food, but a bit pricey.
Delicious croissants! Their almond croissants are also yummy, if you want something sweeter. They also have a stand at the Farmer's Market on Webster and Haight Streets, every Sunday and Tuesday 9am - 1pm, a short walk from our home.
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Crispian Bakery
1700 Park StDelicious croissants! Their almond croissants are also yummy, if you want something sweeter. They also have a stand at the Farmer's Market on Webster and Haight Streets, every Sunday and Tuesday 9am - 1pm, a short walk from our home.
Peet's Coffee
2124 Vine StHas a drive through.
Try their Duck Curry! Yummy Cambodian egg rolls. Good food.
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Battambang Restaurant
850 BroadwayTry their Duck Curry! Yummy Cambodian egg rolls. Good food.
Vien Huong Restaurant
712 Franklin StTry their won ton noodle soup! Usually a wait during lunch and weekends.
If you love fried chicken, their fried chicken sandwich is delicious!
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Naked Lunch
504 BroadwayIf you love fried chicken, their fried chicken sandwich is delicious!
Sumiko Cafe
1118 Lincoln AveExcellent Vietnamese sandwiches. Try the #1
Napoleon Super Bakery
1049 Stockton StChinese Bakery. Try their egg custards.
Every Thursday and Saturday in front of the San Francisco Ferry Building along the Embarcadero. Local and many organic produce.
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Ferry Plaza Farmer's Market
1 Ferry PlazaEvery Thursday and Saturday in front of the San Francisco Ferry Building along the Embarcadero. Local and many organic produce.
Popular Korean Restaurant in the Sunset neighborhood of San Francisco. Yummy Kimchi Fried Rice, Chicken Wings, etc.
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Manna
845 Irving StPopular Korean Restaurant in the Sunset neighborhood of San Francisco. Yummy Kimchi Fried Rice, Chicken Wings, etc.
I actually come here because they serve the best pita bread ever! If you love Greek food, give this place a try and don't forget to order one of their dips that come with pita bread!
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Kokkari Estiatorio
200 Jackson StI actually come here because they serve the best pita bread ever! If you love Greek food, give this place a try and don't forget to order one of their dips that come with pita bread!
New Chinese Restaurant opened August 2016 on the waterfront that serves dim sum as well. Good food. Nice views.
Pacific Lighthouse
1051 Pacific MarinaNew Chinese Restaurant opened August 2016 on the waterfront that serves dim sum as well. Good food. Nice views.
The Habit Burger Grill
2640 Fifth StYummy plus affordable
Sobo Ramen
988 Franklin St Excellent ramen located in nearby Chinatown.
Open to 6AM-1AM Sunday - Thursday, 6AM - 3AM Friday and Saturday. Within walking distance from our home. If you get the munchies late at night.
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Nation's Giant Hamburgers
201 Westlake CenterOpen to 6AM-1AM Sunday - Thursday, 6AM - 3AM Friday and Saturday. Within walking distance from our home. If you get the munchies late at night.
Asena
2508 Santa Clara AveLocal. Nice restaurant. Good food. California-Mediterranean.
Delicious scones and pound cakes and tea. They also serve food and coffee of course.
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Julie's
4316 Telegraph AveDelicious scones and pound cakes and tea. They also serve food and coffee of course.
Excellent croissants and other baked goods. They also serve food and a good place to stop for coffee.
A second location in Ghiradelli Square.
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Le Marais Bakery
2066 Chestnut StExcellent croissants and other baked goods. They also serve food and a good place to stop for coffee.
A second location in Ghiradelli Square.
Chloe's Cafe
1399 Church StreetGood prices and delicious ramen.
Delicious Cambodian food. Within walking distance.
1512 Webster Street Alameda, CA
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Phnom Penh House
1514 Webster StDelicious Cambodian food. Within walking distance.
1512 Webster Street Alameda, CA
Essentials
Safeway
2600 Fifth StOpen 24 hours a day.
Lucky Supermarkets
815 Marina Village PkwyTrader Joe's
3250 Lakeshore AveEntertainment & Activities
$5 to watch a movie on Tuesdays and Sundays with a Regal Cinema card. You can ask for a free Regal Cinema card and use for the discount immediately when you are at the counter.
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Regal Jack London
100 Washington St$5 to watch a movie on Tuesdays and Sundays with a Regal Cinema card. You can ask for a free Regal Cinema card and use for the discount immediately when you are at the counter.
If you want to visit an aquarium during your stay, this would be the one I recommend in the San Francisco Bay Area. It is further away though, almost 2 hours away.
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Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery RowIf you want to visit an aquarium during your stay, this would be the one I recommend in the San Francisco Bay Area. It is further away though, almost 2 hours away.
Sundance Kabuki
Every Tuesday enjoy movies for only $6!
Historic Movie Theatre by Oakland's Lake Merritt.
Discount Tuesdays for $5
Matinee everyday through 4pm for $6
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Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand AveHistoric Movie Theatre by Oakland's Lake Merritt.
Discount Tuesdays for $5
Matinee everyday through 4pm for $6
Getting Around
Lake Merritt Station
800 Oak StTwo stops to San Francisco
12th Street / Oakland City Center station
1245 BroadwaySightseeing
Fisherman's Wharf
2801 Leavenworth StAlcatraz Island
Lombard Street
Lombard Street
Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate BridgePaleis voor Schone Kunsten
3601 Lyon StBeautiful spot for photos
Chinatown
Largest Chinatown in the US, cheap eats, inexpensive markets
Parks & Nature
Lots to do in Golden Gate Park. The deYoung Museum, Academy of Sciences, Japanese Tea Gardens, Botanical Gardens, Stow Lake, etc. etc. all located inside the park!
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Golden Gate Park
Lots to do in Golden Gate Park. The deYoung Museum, Academy of Sciences, Japanese Tea Gardens, Botanical Gardens, Stow Lake, etc. etc. all located inside the park!
Walking distance from our home. Can see the San Francisco Bay and San Francisco across the way. Areas for picnics, throwing a frisbee and walks.
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Crab Cove Visitor Center
1252 McKay AveWalking distance from our home. Can see the San Francisco Bay and San Francisco across the way. Areas for picnics, throwing a frisbee and walks.
Arts & Culture
M.H. de Young Memorial Museum
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrBeautiful museum in the city center. Thursdays after 5pm, general admission is $5
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Asian Art Museum
200 Larkin StBeautiful museum in the city center. Thursdays after 5pm, general admission is $5
Legion of Honor station
Beautiful Museum.
Exploratorium
Green StreetGreat for kids.
Reopened May 2016 - after 3 year expansion
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San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
151 3rd StReopened May 2016 - after 3 year expansion