Albert’s Lustrous Guidebook to the San Francisco Bay Area

Albert
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.
317 residents recomanen
The Cheeseboard Pizza
1512 Shattuck Ave
317 residents recomanen
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.
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.
247 residents recomanen
Zachary's Chicago Pizza
5801 College Ave
247 residents recomanen
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.
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.
51 residents recomanen
Fournée Bakery
2912 Domingo Ave
51 residents recomanen
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.
A universal crowd pleaser with excellent ambiance. This restaurant is terrific for groups.
47 residents recomanen
Rick & Ann's Restaurant
2922 Domingo Ave
47 residents recomanen
A 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 Street
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!
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 Street
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.
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 Street
The 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.
19 residents recomanen
Almanac Barrel House, Brewery, and Taproom
651 W Tower Ave
19 residents recomanen
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.
Enjoy mouth watering German food, beers, and cozy pub ambiance at Speisekammer. This is one of Alameda's true gems.
39 residents recomanen
Speisekammer
2424 Lincoln Ave
39 residents recomanen
Enjoy 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.
31 residents recomanen
Bowl'd BBQ
South Shore Center
31 residents recomanen
Enjoy 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.
55 residents recomanen
Bouchon Bakery
6528 Washington St
55 residents recomanen
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.
Delicious sandwiches, tacos, and agua fresca. This is a favorite on Park Street.
173 residents recomanen
Cholita Linda
4923 Telegraph Ave
173 residents recomanen
Delicious 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 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.
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.
19 residents recomanen
Phnom Penh House
1514 Webster St
19 residents recomanen
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.
This wonderful coffee shop is a local hangout. A real gem.
26 residents recomanen
Wescafe
1518 Webster St
26 residents recomanen
This 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.
19 residents recomanen
Little House Cafe
1640 Park Street
19 residents recomanen
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.
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.
33 residents recomanen
Blue Dot Cafe & Coffee Bar
1910 Encinal Ave
33 residents recomanen
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.

Sightseeing

This golf course in undergoing a vast renovation to become a world-class golf course. Check out the restaurant at Jim's too.
12 residents recomanen
Corica Park Golf Course
1 Clubhouse Memorial Rd
12 residents recomanen
This golf course in undergoing a vast renovation to become a world-class golf course. Check out the restaurant at Jim's too.
Iconic.
1321 residents recomanen
Pont de la Porta daurada
Golden Gate Bridge
1321 residents recomanen
Iconic.
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.
88 residents recomanen
Museu USS Hornet - Mar, Aire i Espai
707 W Hornet Ave
88 residents recomanen
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.
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.
68 residents recomanen
Pacific Pinball Museum
1510 Webster St
68 residents recomanen
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.
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.
106 residents recomanen
Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach
Otis Drive
106 residents recomanen
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.
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.
189 residents recomanen
Edifici del Ferry
189 residents recomanen
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.
9 residents recomanen
Modern Mouse
2223 S Shore Center
9 residents recomanen
A 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.
214 residents recomanen
Parc Joaquin Miller
3300 Joaquin Miller Rd
214 residents recomanen
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.
Take the little tikes to Children's Fairyland for a magical adventure.
140 residents recomanen
Fairyland dels Nens
699 Bellevue Ave
140 residents recomanen
Take 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.
163 residents recomanen
Oakland Zoo
9777 Golf Links Rd
163 residents recomanen
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.
Ride the steam trains in Tilden Park for a fun outdoor outing.
45 residents recomanen
Redwood Valley Railway (Tilden Steam Train)
2481 Grizzly Peak Blvd
45 residents recomanen
Ride the steam trains in Tilden Park for a fun outdoor outing.
Enjoy a classic carousel and snacks at the Tilden Park Merry Go Round.
54 residents recomanen
Tilden Park Merry Go Round
Lake Anza Road
54 residents recomanen
Enjoy 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!
38 residents recomanen
Tilden Little Farm
1500 Canon Dr
38 residents recomanen
Fun 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.
240 residents recomanen
Napa
240 residents recomanen
Wine Country. World class restaurants. Beautiful scenery. The perfect day trip destination.