Here are my top five reasons why I love living in Alameda.
So full disclosure.
I live here, so I'm kind of partial to Alameda
#1 Tthe beach.
What other East Bay city has a beach?
Crown Beach is
a great place to see the San Francisco skyline, watch a sunset, or stroll on a
sunny day. There are plenty of grassy areas to have a picnic at one of the many
tables, or spread out a blanket. Popular among kite boarders, you can also rent
a sailboard, or stand-up paddleboard at the board sports rental center, right
on the beach. Crab Cove has a visitor center with nature programs for kids, and
a large lawn. If you love to bike next to the beach, we have a newly completed,
dedicated and protected, bike lane you can ride from the south end of the
island, all the way to Crab Cove. In June, we have a sandcastle and sculpture
contest.
#2 Alameda has
a great variety of street fairs and festivals throughout the year. At Crab Cove
during the summer, there are free concerts, and we also boast of having one of
the largest 4th of July parades in the nation.
#3 Nightlife!
While it certainly is not New York City or San Francisco, the downtown area
Park Street has some excellent restaurants and bars near the renovated historicAlameda theater, where you can get food and drinks served at your seat. But
it's not all about Park Street. There are wonderful restaurants in South Shore
(I love Trabocco) and the Webster Street corridor, (1400 is one of my favorites) or you can head out to Spirits Alley at the
site of the old Alameda Naval Air Station, where you'll find Rock Wall Wine Company, Almanac brewing company, and Building 43 Winery. And we have a world famous tikibar.
#4 Architecture!
Although known for its Victorian era homes, we have beautiful examples of
craftsman and Mediterranean architecture. We also have waterfront homes with
docks and lagoons, condos that overlook the Bay, and for those who like modern
homes, we have many new developments around the city.
#5 We're an island city! Where else in the Bay
Area can you live on an island? There are two ferry terminals in Alameda where
you can take a ferry directly to San Francisco, or to a Giants game. But more
importantly, Alameda has a great community spirit and the natives are friendly.
So if you haven't been here yet, come visit.
Alameda is no
longer an undiscovered gem in the Bay Area. It's a flourishing, vibrant city
with a great quality of life. I live here so I love it.
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