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Welcome to Alameda, California.
A city of west-central California mainly on two islands in San Francisco Bay near Oakland. It is a shipbuilding center and port of entry.
Alameda is called "The Island City," due to its location on a small island next to Oakland, California in the San Francisco Bay. An additional part of the island is called Bay Farm Island, which it shares with the Oakland International Airport.
The population of Alameda is approximately 72,000. Alameda is easily reached via Interstate 880, but once on the island, the speed limit is just 25 mph on almost every road (speeding tickets are a significant source of income for the city!) There are also two ferry services from the mainland to Alameda, and it's close to the BART train service, as well.
Often called the "Most Unique City in Northern California," Alameda's close proximity to the San Francisco Bay means it's a haven for wind surfers and kite surfers along its windy shores. Other activities in the area include hiking and biking, boating and sailing, sightseeing and shopping.
Victorian house in Alameda.
The region is overflowing with attractions such as the USS Hornet Museum and the Alameda Naval Air Museum. Across the Bay in San Francisco, visit Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown, the Golden Gate Bridge, Ghiradelli Square and Pier 39, or take the ferry over to Alcatraz Island.
The 1,000 acre Golden Gate Park is home to attractions like the Japanese Tea Gardens, the Strybing Arboretum and Botanical Gardens and the whole area is filled with world class accommodations, restaurants and upscale shopping.
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Local daily news in Alameda:
Boat Design Questioned in Crash Hearing
The U.S. Coast Guard patrol boat involved in a deadly crash during San Diego's "Parade of Lights" last December may have a dangerous design flaw.
Hamblogger: Scolari's
Scolari's, a new eatery that is bringing "good eats" to Alameda. Scolari's 1303 Park Street Alameda, California 94501 521-2400 When I was ten years old, a Bay Area actor named Tom Hanks got his big break when he landed a leading roll on a show called Bosom Buddies.
Ronald Mooney's Keep Alameda Schools Excellent PAC Spent Over $20,000 in the First Half of This Year
Through "Keep Alameda Schools Excellent," a political action committee originally formed in 2008 to support the passage of Measure H, a school parcel tax, Alameda Unified School District Board of Trustees President Ron Mooney raised $14,300 in the first half of this year, and spent over $20,000. The data comes from a semi-annual campaign disclosure ...
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Places of interest:
Oakland, CA (2.9 miles), Piedmont, CA (4.4 miles), Emeryville, CA (5.4 miles), Berkeley, CA (7.6 miles), San Leandro, CA (8.0 miles), Albany, CA (9.2 miles), Orinda, CA (9.9 miles), Kensington, CA (10.0 miles).
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