Alameda · Alameda County, CA
Arts & Culture in Alameda
Scout analyzed 39 Alameda places and surfaced the ones that actually fit arts & culture.
Places analyzed
39
Matches
24
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1.3 hr
Scout-verified spots
Food & Drink
Blue Dot Cafe & Coffee Bar
Light-filled cafe serves up breakfast & lunch fare, plus bakery treats & espresso in a cheery space.
Food & Drink
Scolari's Good Eats
Compact go-to for stromboli, burgers & Buffalo fries with optional delivery to the bar next door.
Food & Drink
Southshore Cafe
West Alameda
Franklin Park
Compact recreation area with a playground designed for younger kids plus athletic fields & courts.
West Alameda
Pier 29 Waterfront Restaurant & Bar
Steak & seafood star in this family-friendly restaurant with a full bar, patio & waterfront views.
Outdoors
Lincoln Park
Recreation area/playground with sport courts & fields, exercise equipment, a pool & a rose garden.
West Alameda
Ceron Kitchen
West Alameda
Washington Park
Green space with baseball & soccer fields, basketball & tennis courts, a playground & picnic tables.
Food & Drink
Almanac Adventureland & Brewery
Industrial-cool taproom & brewery with an outdoor patio serving draft beers & barrel-aged releases.
West Alameda
Jean Sweeney Open Space Park
West Alameda
Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach
This scenic park features a biking trail, plus areas for picnicking, swimming & water sports.
Food & Drink
Asena
Cozy gray-walled eatery decked with paintings serving Mediterranean cuisine with a Cali twist.
Shopping
South Shore Center
Vast waterfront shopping complex housing a variety of national retailers & chain eateries.
West Alameda
Wescafe
Cozy coffeehouse featuring baked goods, sandwiches & java drinks plus ample courtyard seating.
Food & Drink
Spinning Bones
A contemporary locale known for rotisserie meats & American sides, plus a few vegetarian items.
West Alameda
1400 Bar & Grill
Old-school hangout offers a full bar, diverse comfort grub & regular live music in a comfy interior.
Food & Drink
Faction Brewing
Husband-&-wife beer-making operation featuring a taproom with barrel tables & San Francisco views.
Food & Drink
The Star on Park
Subs, salads & Chicago-style pizza in airy digs with exposed-brick walls, chandeliers & a full bar.
Arts & Culture
USS Hornet - Sea, Air and Space Museum
Aircraft carrier that participated in WWII & the Apollo 11 recovery mission now a museum with tours.
West Alameda
Cafe Jolie
Cozy spot for classic French-American dishes along with live music on the weekends.
West Alameda
Peet's Coffee
Berkeley-born chain featuring signature coffee, tea & blended drinks alongside baked goods.
Food & Drink
The Local
Coffee, tea & sandwiches in a historical structure with Wi-Fi & a friendly neighborhood feel.
Food & Drink
Trabocco Kitchen and Cocktails
Stylish, lively restaurant serving locavore Californian & Italian fare & drinks in spacious digs.
West Alameda
Forbidden Island
Lively tiki lounge with a patio known for retro tropical drinks plus bands, themed parties & DJs.
Outdoors
Patio, trail, or open-air.
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