Cross one of the three bridges or two tunnels that connect the island of Alameda to Oakland and you might feel you’ve arrived in small town America. The pace is slower, the streets are tree-lined, the parks are manicured, the weather is mild and beautiful old Victorian homes and commercial shops predate the 1906 earthquake. From the beaches on the western side of the island, you can see unobstructed views of San Francisco Bay and the city skyline.
Bay Farm Island, a district of Alameda, is just to the south, accessible by one drawbridge for vehicles and another (the only one in the USA) for pedestrians and bicycles. Once farmland and the site of large oyster beds, the Bay Farm Island peninsula is covered by a residential subdivision known as Harbor Bay Isle and a business park. It also includes a 36-hole golf complex and an 18-court tennis club.
You can catch a fast ferry to San Francisco from the Bay Farm Island Ferry Terminal.
In addition to its charm, dramatic city views and Victorian homes, Alameda boasts good schools, enticing restaurants, wind surfing, a well-known distillery (St. George Spirits) and a thriving diverse population.
A fast ferry ride to San Francisco, a tunnel away from Oakland.
Park Street buzzes with shops and restaurants. The monthly Alameda Point Antiques Faire is a popular destination. Find everything and then hit the beach.
Access to beach, bay, and numerous businesses.
One of the largest movie screens in the Bay Area
An interactive museum/arcade with machines from the 1940’s to present day
Sprawling open-air antiques fair featuring numerous vendors & free parking
Husband-&-wife beer-making operation featuring a taproom with barrel tables
The largest beach on San Francisco Bay
Dessert shop with a menu of homestyle ice cream, shakes & more
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