Guidebook for Alameda
Food Scene
Pho Sinh Alameda
1434 Park StGood Vietnamese restaurant in Alameda. Reasonable prices and yummy pho.
Excellent and very popular place for dim sum. If you want to avoid the crowds, go during the weekday.
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East Ocean Seafood Restaurant
1713 Webster StExcellent and very popular place for dim sum. If you want to avoid the crowds, go during the weekday.
Burma Superstar
4721 Telegraph AveDelicious Burmese food.
Asian Fusion restaurant located on the North Beach / Chinatown border in San Francisco. It is one of my favorite restaurants.
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The House
1230 Grant AveAsian Fusion restaurant located on the North Beach / Chinatown border in San Francisco. It is one of my favorite restaurants.
Not far from our home and they serve up some yummy pastas. The restaurant is also on the water and you can see across to Oakland.
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Pasta Pelican Restaurant
2455 Mariner Square DrNot far from our home and they serve up some yummy pastas. The restaurant is also on the water and you can see across to Oakland.
Nearest Starbucks to our home if you want to grab a coffee.
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Starbucks
720 Atlantic AveNearest Starbucks to our home if you want to grab a coffee.
DeLucchi
500 Columbus AveThe gnocchi here is very good.
Boulevard
1 Mission StExcellent food, but a bit pricey.
If you're in the financial district and looking for something affordable and good, try Caramba. Their tacos are delicious.
Caramba
78 2nd StIf you're in the financial district and looking for something affordable and good, try Caramba. Their tacos are delicious.
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.
Delicious duck curry. Love their Cambodian egg rolls.
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Battambang Restaurant
850 BroadwayDelicious duck curry. Love their Cambodian egg rolls.
We go here for their won ton noodle soup. There's usually a wait during lunch and weekends.
Vien Huong Restaurant
712 Franklin StWe go here for their won ton noodle soup. There's 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
Nearby, within walking distance. They have a drive through.
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Peet's Coffee
2124 Vine StNearby, within walking distance. They have a drive through.
Napoleon Super Bakery
1049 Stockton StTry 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 StExcellent ramen located in nearby Chinatown.
Open 24 hours. 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 24 hours. Within walking distance from our home. If you get the munchies late at night.
Local. Nice restaurant. Good food. California-Mediterranean.
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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.
Very delicious ramen! It's located not too far from SFO by car.
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Santa Ramen
1944 S El Camino RealVery delicious ramen! It's located not too far from SFO by car.
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
Shopping
If you love to knit and sew, check this store out. They carry second hand yarn, fabric, buttons, knitting books and magazines and general crafting material.
ReCrafting Co
2449 Santa Clara AveIf you love to knit and sew, check this store out. They carry second hand yarn, fabric, buttons, knitting books and magazines and general crafting material.
Nearby if you need to pick up anything. For those of you not familiar with Target, they carry everything from clothes to electronics, make-up, food, books, etc. etc.
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Target
2675 Geary BlvdNearby if you need to pick up anything. For those of you not familiar with Target, they carry everything from clothes to electronics, make-up, food, books, etc. etc.
If you want to do a lot of shopping.
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San Francisco Premium Outlets
2774 Livermore Outlets DrIf you want to do a lot of shopping.
Vacaville Premium Outlets
321 Nut Tree RdIf you want to do a lot of shopping.
Nearby (under 5 minutes drive) dollar store. If you forgot to bring something, toothpaste, batteries, etc. you can get it here for $1
Dollar City
911 Marina Village PkwyNearby (under 5 minutes drive) dollar store. If you forgot to bring something, toothpaste, batteries, etc. you can get it here for $1
If you like rummage sales, garage sales, finding a bargain, check out the Salvation Army. Open Mon. - Sat. Closed on Sundays.
Salvation Army Thrift Store
1918 Park StIf you like rummage sales, garage sales, finding a bargain, check out the Salvation Army. Open Mon. - Sat. Closed on Sundays.
Michaels
3991 Hollis StIf you need craft items for scrapbooking, knitting, floral arranging, etc.
Cute store located at our open air shopping mall. You can pick up locally crafted items such as jewelry, soaps, candles. There's also Alameda t-shirts and bags available.
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Modern Mouse
2223 S Shore CenterCute store located at our open air shopping mall. You can pick up locally crafted items such as jewelry, soaps, candles. There's also Alameda t-shirts and bags available.
Essentials
Nearest supermarket to our home if you need to pick up food or beverages.
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Lucky Supermarkets
815 Marina Village PkwyNearest supermarket to our home if you need to pick up food or beverages.
Safeway
2600 Fifth StOpen 24 hours
Around 5 minutes away by car
Trader Joe's
3250 Lakeshore AveOpen until 9pm.
Everything Else
Nearby park and beach with tables, benches and barbecues if you want to have a picnic at the park or take a walk along the beach where you can see San Francisco across the bay.
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Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach
Otis DriveNearby park and beach with tables, benches and barbecues if you want to have a picnic at the park or take a walk along the beach where you can see San Francisco across the bay.
Sightseeing
Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate BridgeWorld famous Golden Gate Bridge.
Famous Lombard Crooked Street between Hyde and Leavenworth Streets in San Francisco.
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Lombard Street
Lombard StreetFamous Lombard Crooked Street between Hyde and Leavenworth Streets in San Francisco.
One of the most touristy areas of San Francisco. You can pick up souvenirs, clam chowder in a sourdough bread bowl, etc.
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Wharf tal-fishermen
2801 Leavenworth StOne of the most touristy areas of San Francisco. You can pick up souvenirs, clam chowder in a sourdough bread bowl, etc.
Shopping center of San Francisco and you can do a lot of people watching.
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Union Square
333 Post StShopping center of San Francisco and you can do a lot of people watching.
Il-Palazz tal-Arti
3601 Lyon StBeautiful spot for taking photos
Largest Chinatown in the US, cheap eats, inexpensive markets
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Chinatown
Largest Chinatown in the US, cheap eats, inexpensive markets
Lombard Crooked Street located in the Russian Hill neighborhood of San Francisco within walking distance to Ghiradelli Square and Fisherman's Wharf.
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Lombard Street
Lombard StreetLombard Crooked Street located in the Russian Hill neighborhood of San Francisco within walking distance to Ghiradelli Square and Fisherman's Wharf.
Parks & Nature
Can have a picnic and enjoy views of the water. Can see the peninsula and San Francisco across the way.
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Crab Cove Visitor Center
1252 McKay AveCan have a picnic and enjoy views of the water. Can see the peninsula and San Francisco across the way.
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!
Arts & Culture
USS Hornet - Sea, Air and Space Museum
707 W Hornet AveReopened May 2016 - after 3 year expansion
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Mużew tal-Arti Moderna ta 'San Francisco
151 3rd StReopened May 2016 - after 3 year expansion