Albert’s Lustrous Guidebook to the San Francisco Bay Area
Food scene
Voted best pizza in America by Yelp. No reservations. They only make one flavor a day. Just go and pick up a pizza. Sometimes they have live music playing. This is delectable thin crust pizza.
The Cheeseboard Bakery next door has the largest cheese counter just about anywhere. Go and sample cheeses from around the world, and enjoy some fresh baked goodies.
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The Cheeseboard Pizza
1512 Shattuck AveVoted best pizza in America by Yelp. No reservations. They only make one flavor a day. Just go and pick up a pizza. Sometimes they have live music playing. This is delectable thin crust pizza.
The Cheeseboard Bakery next door has the largest cheese counter just about anywhere. Go and sample cheeses from around the world, and enjoy some fresh baked goodies.
Fantastic Chicago style deep dish pizza. Don't get the thin crust pizza here, go for the deep dish! Zachary's has such a devoted following that their fans create art about Zachary's that the restaurant displays on their walls. Zachary's is collective owned and they have several locations throughout the area, including Rockridge, Grand Avenue, Berkeley, Pleasant Hill and Pleasanton.
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Zachary's Chicago Pizza
5801 College AveFantastic Chicago style deep dish pizza. Don't get the thin crust pizza here, go for the deep dish! Zachary's has such a devoted following that their fans create art about Zachary's that the restaurant displays on their walls. Zachary's is collective owned and they have several locations throughout the area, including Rockridge, Grand Avenue, Berkeley, Pleasant Hill and Pleasanton.
My favorite bakery in the Bay Area. And it's because of one sole reason: they figured out how to bake a croissant, bacon and an egg all in one! It's a modern wonder of the world and you just need to try it.
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Fournée Bakery
2912 Domingo AveMy favorite bakery in the Bay Area. And it's because of one sole reason: they figured out how to bake a croissant, bacon and an egg all in one! It's a modern wonder of the world and you just need to try it.
A universal crowd pleaser with excellent ambiance. This restaurant is terrific for groups.
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Rick & Ann's Restaurant
2922 Domingo AveA universal crowd pleaser with excellent ambiance. This restaurant is terrific for groups.
My go-to Mediterranean food in Alameda. I always get the Tahina Bowl, but the Cali Bowl is excellent too. The bowls have so much variety. Mouthwatering, fresh, and nutritious too. They make the food SO fast. Order and it's ready in 10 minutes or less. Just pull up curb side on Buena Vista Avenue, hop out, grab your food, and go!
tahina
1650 Park StreetMy go-to Mediterranean food in Alameda. I always get the Tahina Bowl, but the Cali Bowl is excellent too. The bowls have so much variety. Mouthwatering, fresh, and nutritious too. They make the food SO fast. Order and it's ready in 10 minutes or less. Just pull up curb side on Buena Vista Avenue, hop out, grab your food, and go!
Mind-blowing street tacos! Get their signature Canastaco dish. This place has pleasant outdoor dining and is dog friendly. The owner Ivan is a real dog lover.
Canasta Kitchen
1544 Webster StreetMind-blowing street tacos! Get their signature Canastaco dish. This place has pleasant outdoor dining and is dog friendly. The owner Ivan is a real dog lover.
The best fancy date destination in Alameda. Elegant ambiance. The chef's take on New American Cuisine is delicious and delightful.
Ceron Kitchen
1619 Webster StreetThe best fancy date destination in Alameda. Elegant ambiance. The chef's take on New American Cuisine is delicious and delightful.
It. Calls. You. Once you visit Almanac Brewery, with its vast range of fresh and barrel-aged beers and fun outdoor seating, you'll want to keep coming again and again.
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Almanac Barrel House, Brewery, and Taproom
651 W Tower AveIt. Calls. You. Once you visit Almanac Brewery, with its vast range of fresh and barrel-aged beers and fun outdoor seating, you'll want to keep coming again and again.
Enjoy mouth watering German food, beers, and cozy pub ambiance at Speisekammer. This is one of Alameda's true gems.
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Speisekammer
2424 Lincoln AveEnjoy mouth watering German food, beers, and cozy pub ambiance at Speisekammer. This is one of Alameda's true gems.
Enjoy delicious Korean BBQ, bibimbap, and seafood stew at Bowl'd. Their Korean fried chicken is amazing and addictive.
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Bowl'd BBQ
South Shore CenterEnjoy delicious Korean BBQ, bibimbap, and seafood stew at Bowl'd. Their Korean fried chicken is amazing and addictive.
If you're going up to wine country, this is a must-go. Thomas Keller's creations are on full display. If you're looking for a sit-down place, go to the Bistro next door or catch Keller's unrivaled fried chicken at Ad Hoc.
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Bouchon Bakery
6528 Washington StIf you're going up to wine country, this is a must-go. Thomas Keller's creations are on full display. If you're looking for a sit-down place, go to the Bistro next door or catch Keller's unrivaled fried chicken at Ad Hoc.
Delicious sandwiches, tacos, and agua fresca. This is a favorite on Park Street.
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Cholita Linda
4923 Telegraph AveDelicious sandwiches, tacos, and agua fresca. This is a favorite on Park Street.
The fare at this restaurant is unique and delicious. This is one of my go-to restaurants in Alameda. Watch your reputation go up a notch when you bring your friends to eat like a local here.
Bhan Mae Vane
1511 Webster StreetThe fare at this restaurant is unique and delicious. This is one of my go-to restaurants in Alameda. Watch your reputation go up a notch when you bring your friends to eat like a local here.
This place is legit! Their menu is huge, and their dishes are delicious. Cambodian food is delightful and it's a fun and slightly exotic departure from the boring fare that most people eat every day.
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Phnom Penh House
1514 Webster StThis place is legit! Their menu is huge, and their dishes are delicious. Cambodian food is delightful and it's a fun and slightly exotic departure from the boring fare that most people eat every day.
This wonderful coffee shop is a local hangout. A real gem.
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Wescafe
1518 Webster StThis wonderful coffee shop is a local hangout. A real gem.
A must-see in Alameda. The witch's feet sticking out from the under the house are iconic fixtures in Alameda. The pastry chef makes wonderful unique creations every weekend. This is best for the breakfast/brunch scene.
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Little House Cafe
1640 Park StreetA must-see in Alameda. The witch's feet sticking out from the under the house are iconic fixtures in Alameda. The pastry chef makes wonderful unique creations every weekend. This is best for the breakfast/brunch scene.
This is a local favorite. It's located mid-Island and mid-block, so locals hang out here and not a lot of off-island visitors know about it.
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Blue Dot Cafe & Coffee Bar
1910 Encinal AveThis is a local favorite. It's located mid-Island and mid-block, so locals hang out here and not a lot of off-island visitors know about it.
Sightseeing
This golf course in undergoing a vast renovation to become a world-class golf course. Check out the restaurant at Jim's too.
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Corica Park Golf Course
1 Clubhouse Memorial RdThis golf course in undergoing a vast renovation to become a world-class golf course. Check out the restaurant at Jim's too.
Puente Golden Gate
Golden Gate BridgeIconic.
A great visit for WWII buffs and families. Explore an aircraft carrier and museum all in one. Enjoy the ocean breeze from the flight deck or explore the ships many passageways and exhibits.
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Museo USS Hornet - Mar, Aire y Espacio
707 W Hornet AveA great visit for WWII buffs and families. Explore an aircraft carrier and museum all in one. Enjoy the ocean breeze from the flight deck or explore the ships many passageways and exhibits.
A unique and quirky destination, the Pinball Museum is fun with a group of friends or for a whimsical date. It boasts the largest collection of pinball machines west of the Mississippi.
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Pacific Pinball Museum
1510 Webster StA unique and quirky destination, the Pinball Museum is fun with a group of friends or for a whimsical date. It boasts the largest collection of pinball machines west of the Mississippi.
Enjoy a wide sand beach in the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area. Sweeping views of the San Francisco skyline, kiteboarders, and California's famous sunsets. What's not to love? Since it's San Francisco Bay, the waves are very small and the water level is shallow almost a football field out of shore, so it's a very family-friendly beach.
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Playa Estatal Robert W. Crown Memorial
Otis DriveEnjoy a wide sand beach in the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area. Sweeping views of the San Francisco skyline, kiteboarders, and California's famous sunsets. What's not to love? Since it's San Francisco Bay, the waves are very small and the water level is shallow almost a football field out of shore, so it's a very family-friendly beach.
The very best way to enter San Francisco for sightseeing! The ferry offers 360 degree views of the bay and a front row seat to the San Francisco skyline. Ride under the Bay Bridge, soak in the sun and stiff breeze, or enjoy the ride inside. There's even a bar on the boat. It's a very relaxing and stress free ride. You'll arrive at the Ferry Building with all the amazing food stands and businesses it boasts.
Alameda Seaplane Lagoon Ferry Terminal station
The very best way to enter San Francisco for sightseeing! The ferry offers 360 degree views of the bay and a front row seat to the San Francisco skyline. Ride under the Bay Bridge, soak in the sun and stiff breeze, or enjoy the ride inside. There's even a bar on the boat. It's a very relaxing and stress free ride. You'll arrive at the Ferry Building with all the amazing food stands and businesses it boasts.
Looking for a way to take in the Bay Area's gourmet food scene and fun shops all in one place? Visit the Ferry Building! The best way to get there is, well, the ferry.
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Edificio de los Ferries
Looking for a way to take in the Bay Area's gourmet food scene and fun shops all in one place? Visit the Ferry Building! The best way to get there is, well, the ferry.
A local gift shop featuring artwork and goods from local artists. This little shop is small but mighty.
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Modern Mouse
2223 S Shore CenterA local gift shop featuring artwork and goods from local artists. This little shop is small but mighty.
Take a hike and re-center amongst the redwoods. There are tons of trails and picnic areas here and in neighboring Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park. There's even a free archery course and the Chabot Space and Science Center which is terrific for families.
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Joaquin Miller Park
3300 Joaquin Miller RdTake a hike and re-center amongst the redwoods. There are tons of trails and picnic areas here and in neighboring Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park. There's even a free archery course and the Chabot Space and Science Center which is terrific for families.
Take the little tikes to Children's Fairyland for a magical adventure.
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Fairyland de los Niños
699 Bellevue AveTake the little tikes to Children's Fairyland for a magical adventure.
This is one of the best family outings you can do in the Bay Area. enjoy the animals and rides in a stress-free, fun-filled environment.
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Zoológico de Oakland
9777 Golf Links RdThis is one of the best family outings you can do in the Bay Area. enjoy the animals and rides in a stress-free, fun-filled environment.
Ride the steam trains in Tilden Park for a fun outdoor outing.
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Ferrocarril Redwood Valley (Tren de vapor Tilden)
2481 Grizzly Peak BlvdRide the steam trains in Tilden Park for a fun outdoor outing.
Enjoy a classic carousel and snacks at the Tilden Park Merry Go Round.
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Tilden Park Merry Go Round
Lake Anza RoadEnjoy a classic carousel and snacks at the Tilden Park Merry Go Round.
Fun for the whole family. Pet and feed the animals at the Tilden Little Farm. This is a blast!
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Tilden Little Farm
1500 Canon DrFun for the whole family. Pet and feed the animals at the Tilden Little Farm. This is a blast!
City/town information
Wine Country. World class restaurants. Beautiful scenery. The perfect day trip destination.
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Napa
Wine Country. World class restaurants. Beautiful scenery. The perfect day trip destination.