Rachel’s guidebook to Alameda
Food scene
Must visit for Latin fusion food! Our favorites are the tacos and cubano sandwhich.
173 locals recommend
Cholita Linda
4923 Telegraph AveMust visit for Latin fusion food! Our favorites are the tacos and cubano sandwhich.
Love Burma! This is favorite around the Bay Area and it's within walking distance. Tea Leaf salad is a must!
146 locals recommend
Burma Superstar
4721 Telegraph AveLove Burma! This is favorite around the Bay Area and it's within walking distance. Tea Leaf salad is a must!
Tucker's Super Creamed Ice Cream
1349 Park StLocal favorite for ice cream.
Boba Guys Potrero
1002 16th StBoba Guy's Strawberry Matcha Latte with Pearls is the best Boba in the Bay.
Marufuku Ramen
4828 Telegraph AvenueBest Ramen in the Bay!
Crispian Bakery
1700 Park StWe love Crispian's pastries on a Saturday morning.
Blue Bottle Coffee
300 Webster StBlue bottle is a Bay Area classic.
Coffee shop within walking distance. Local favorite of the Bay.
105 locals recommend
Highwire Coffee Roasters
2049 San Pablo AveCoffee shop within walking distance. Local favorite of the Bay.
Ole's Waffle Shop
1507 Park StCute diner for fluffy pancakes and waffles!
Sightseeing
On a clear day you can see San Francisco. We love riding our bikes down the bike path on the beach.
106 locals recommend
Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach
Otis DriveOn a clear day you can see San Francisco. We love riding our bikes down the bike path on the beach.
This is an awesome spot to grab a glass of wine while watching the sunset over the city skyline.
56 locals recommend
Rock Wall Wine Company
2301 Monarch StThis is an awesome spot to grab a glass of wine while watching the sunset over the city skyline.
Only 4 hour drive from Alameda. Look out for weather driving restrictions in the winter and COVID restrictions for entry to the park. It's generally difficult to find camping and accommodations around the park in the peak season so planning ahead is best. You can also do a day trip if you leave early enough to find parking in the Valley.
995 locals recommend
Yosemite National Park
Only 4 hour drive from Alameda. Look out for weather driving restrictions in the winter and COVID restrictions for entry to the park. It's generally difficult to find camping and accommodations around the park in the peak season so planning ahead is best. You can also do a day trip if you leave early enough to find parking in the Valley.
Palace of Fine Arts
3601 Lyon StNeat exhibit left over from the world's fair in the 1900's!
Best place to take a picture of the golden gate bridge on a clear day.
32 locals recommend
Battery Spencer
Conzelman RoadBest place to take a picture of the golden gate bridge on a clear day.
Redwood Regional Park
7867 Redwood RoadAwesome hike through the red woods!
We love hiking the Steep Ravine trail. Start at Stinson Beach, hike up Mt. Tam and then having burgers on the beach upon return.
363 locals recommend
Stinson Beach
We love hiking the Steep Ravine trail. Start at Stinson Beach, hike up Mt. Tam and then having burgers on the beach upon return.
Neat stairs that lead you through a neighborhood to Coit Tower. Not for the faint of heart -- it's a lot of steps!
13 locals recommend
Filbert Steps (entrance from Sansome Street)
202 Filbert StNeat stairs that lead you through a neighborhood to Coit Tower. Not for the faint of heart -- it's a lot of steps!
We love this hike at the edge of the peninsula. See if you can find the labyrinth.
694 locals recommend
Lands End Trail
Lands End TrailWe love this hike at the edge of the peninsula. See if you can find the labyrinth.
There's a farmers market on the weekends that hosts all sorts of Bay Area favorites.
189 locals recommend
Ferry Building
There's a farmers market on the weekends that hosts all sorts of Bay Area favorites.
This is a must see-- always busy so we recommend you walk there instead of driving through it.
345 locals recommend
Lombard Street
Lombard StreetThis is a must see-- always busy so we recommend you walk there instead of driving through it.
Musée Mécanique
Fishermans WharfKitschy antique arcade that's worth a look.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Car break-in's are Common
Do not leave any backpacks, bags, purses or anything of value in your car -- car break ins are quite common in the Bay Area.