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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:
Alameda Hospital's last hope: parcel tax
For Alameda Hospital , the question it hopes to put before voters on the April 9 ballot comes down to this: Do residents want to pay for keeping the struggling 108-year-old institution, with the island's only ...
Oak Knoll developer temporarily shuts down project after financial backer files for bankruptcy
The financial meltdown is hitting home. Oak Knoll project developer SunCal Companies announced Friday that it is suspending demolition work at the site in the Oakland hills because its financial partner has ...
SunCal Halts Oak Knoll Due to Lehman Collapse
The East Bay Business Times is reporting that the Lehman Brothers bankruptcy has forced them to suspend operations at their Oak Knoll development in Oakland.
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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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