Alameda · Alameda County, CA
Cheap things to do in Alameda
Scout analyzed 39 Alameda places and surfaced the ones that actually fit cheap day out.
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
Food & Drink
Asena
Cozy gray-walled eatery decked with paintings serving Mediterranean cuisine with a Cali twist.
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.
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.
Arts & Culture
Alameda Cinema Grill
American bar & grill in the Alameda Cinema, with seating or options to carry into the theater.
Nightlife
Speisekammer
Quaint German restaurant & bar offering classic dishes, lots of draft beers & occasional live music.
West Alameda
Neptune's
Daytime spot for New American dishes with a Southern accent in a modern, welcoming setting.
Food & Drink
The Hobnob
Outdoors
Patio, trail, or open-air.
No reservation needed
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