The Redwood cottage guidebook
Food scene
Great coffee and Boichik bagels. Beautiful back patio.
Walkable from the cottage.
SIGNAL Coffee Roasters
1536 Webster StreetGreat coffee and Boichik bagels. Beautiful back patio.
Walkable from the cottage.
Great coffee, back patio, and breakfast or lunch meals.
Famous for the breakfast burrito.
Walkable from the cottage.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Neptune's
630 Central AveGreat coffee, back patio, and breakfast or lunch meals.
Famous for the breakfast burrito.
Walkable from the cottage.
Cafe great lunch with nice back patio.
Walkable from the cottage.
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wescafe
1518 Webster StCafe great lunch with nice back patio.
Walkable from the cottage.
Great spot to pick up sandwiches and snacks for the beach.
Walkable from the cottage.
Domenico's Italian Deli
1407 Webster StGreat spot to pick up sandwiches and snacks for the beach.
Walkable from the cottage.
Charming brunch spot with outdoor sidewalk dining.
Walkable from the cottage.
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cafe Jolie
1500 Webster StCharming brunch spot with outdoor sidewalk dining.
Walkable from the cottage.
Charming donut shop with simple and elaborately decorated donuts. Walkable from the cottage.
Donut Petit
711 Santa Clara AveCharming donut shop with simple and elaborately decorated donuts. Walkable from the cottage.
Bhan Mae Vane
1511 Webster StreetGreat Thai food nearby. Walkable from the cottage.
Historic movie theater with food and drinks!
87 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Alameda Theatre & Cineplex
2317 Central AveHistoric movie theater with food and drinks!
Higher end supermarket with separate butcher, wine, sushi, and bakery shops inside.
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Alameda Marketplace
1650 Park StHigher end supermarket with separate butcher, wine, sushi, and bakery shops inside.
Great local Taqueria with Alfresco dining park next door!
Walkable from the cottage.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Calafia Taqueria
1445 Webster StGreat local Taqueria with Alfresco dining park next door!
Walkable from the cottage.
Outdoor brewery with food trucks. Family and group friendly!
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Almanac Barrel House, Brewery, and Taproom
651 W Tower AveOutdoor brewery with food trucks. Family and group friendly!
Outdoor beer garden with great food. Get the chicken sandwich and pretzel! Family and group friendly.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Admiral Maltings
651A W Tower AveOutdoor beer garden with great food. Get the chicken sandwich and pretzel! Family and group friendly.
Fun outdoor dining park near the Taqueria that holds music and art events. Grab a burrito and meet the community! Walkable from the cottage.
ALFRESCO DINING PARK
1435 Webster StreetFun outdoor dining park near the Taqueria that holds music and art events. Grab a burrito and meet the community! Walkable from the cottage.
Pho Anh Dao
1919 Webster StreetNearby Vietnamese spot
ALA Mediterranean Grill & Mezzes
1504 Webster StreetGreat mediterranean food! New spot.
Walkable from the cottage.
Sightseeing
Local beach with a visitor's center, park, picnic tables, and beach great. Perfect for small kids, walking along the path, or biking.
Tip! Go to the beach at high tide. Walkable from the cottage.
106 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Playa Estatal Robert W. Crown Memorial
Otis DriveLocal beach with a visitor's center, park, picnic tables, and beach great. Perfect for small kids, walking along the path, or biking.
Tip! Go to the beach at high tide. Walkable from the cottage.
Cove protected beach that's a perfect place to launch a paddle board or kayak and visit the seals. Walkable from the cottage.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Encinal Boat Ramp
190 Central AveCove protected beach that's a perfect place to launch a paddle board or kayak and visit the seals. Walkable from the cottage.
A great spot to rent paddle boards and get a beginner lesson.
Walkable from the cottage.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mike's Paddle
1124 Ballena BlvdA great spot to rent paddle boards and get a beginner lesson.
Walkable from the cottage.
Beautiful 2 mile walk along a nature path with views of the bay and San Francisco.
Walkable from the cottage.
Ballena Bay
Beautiful 2 mile walk along a nature path with views of the bay and San Francisco.
Walkable from the cottage.
The Redwood cottage is a 20 minute ferry ride to San Francisco. It lands at the ferry building full of shops and restaurants. Walk to the Exploratorium from there or hop on the Muni train to downtown SF for shopping and museums.
102 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
San Francisco
The Redwood cottage is a 20 minute ferry ride to San Francisco. It lands at the ferry building full of shops and restaurants. Walk to the Exploratorium from there or hop on the Muni train to downtown SF for shopping and museums.
New Alameda ferry terminal direct to SF weekdays. 5-minute drive or 10-minute bike ride from the cottage.
Alameda Seaplane Lagoon Ferry Terminal station
New Alameda ferry terminal direct to SF weekdays. 5-minute drive or 10-minute bike ride from the cottage.
Great art and history museum 10-minute drive into downtown Oakland
547 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de California en Oakland
1000 Oak StGreat art and history museum 10-minute drive into downtown Oakland
The original amusement park that inspired Walt Disney! For younger kids ages 1-7 years old. Just a 10-minute drive into Oakland and near Lake Merritt.
140 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fairyland de los Niños
699 Bellevue AveThe original amusement park that inspired Walt Disney! For younger kids ages 1-7 years old. Just a 10-minute drive into Oakland and near Lake Merritt.
A favorite for kids and adults who are kids at heart! Walkable from the cottage.
68 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pacific Pinball Museum
1510 Webster StA favorite for kids and adults who are kids at heart! Walkable from the cottage.
Neighborhoods
Downtown Alameda with tons of great restaurants, bars, and coffee shops.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Park Street
Park StreetDowntown Alameda with tons of great restaurants, bars, and coffee shops.
Nearby necessities
RAG's Coin Laundry
645 Central AveCoin laundry
Safeway
2600 Fifth StNearest grocery store
Garden Cleaners
5808 College AveNearest wash and fold. Great reviews!
2.50 per pound.
9am - 3pm.
One of my favorite deep tissue independent massage therapists. Walkable from the cottage and a relaxing journey. The office is a small simple space.
Viva La Vida Healing Arts Center
1138 Ballena BoulevardOne of my favorite deep tissue independent massage therapists. Walkable from the cottage and a relaxing journey. The office is a small simple space.