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Here are some popular tips in Alameda. Select a taste to see more:

Foursquare helps you find the perfect places in Alameda to go with friends:

  • 9.0

    Cookiebar Creamery

    Ice Cream Parlor 647 Central Ave Alameda, CA

    People also say (18 tips):

    • Krista marie I.
      Krista marie Imus: "Seriously delicious cookies and ice cream. Top 3 for me. If you can't decide between 2 cookies, you can choose 2 flavors to make your sandwich. Or at least I did ;) C.R.E.A.M. Who? 😜"
  • 9.1

    Sidestreet Pho

    Vietnamese Restaurant 2304 Encinal Ave Alameda, CA

    People also say (20 tips):

    • joanne
      joanne: "the veggie spring rolls have avocado (of which I approve). pho not quite up to par with e. oakland counterparts, but better than other "upscale" places (eg, pho 84) and certainly the best in alameda."
  • 9.0

    Alameda Theatre & Cineplex

    Movie Theater 2317 Central Ave Alameda, CA

    People also say (50 tips):

    • tonaka d.
      tonaka diane: "@Alameda Cineplex, my boyfriend and I love this theater. Originally built in 1932, but closed in 1979 because of declining sales. Reopened in 2008 beautifully restored to its original glory."
  • 9.1

    Shoreline Park

    Park Mecartney Rd Alameda, CA

    People also say (6 tips):

    • Sean M.
      Sean Miller: "Beautiful views of the bay from here. Nice and relaxing place to spend a Sunday afternoon."
  • 9.0

    Tucker's Ice Cream

    Ice Cream Parlor 1349 Park St Alameda, CA

    People also say (58 tips):

    • Sara R.
      Sara Russell: "Never had a bad experience at Tuckers. There's a line for a reason, good old fashioned ice cream, fudge, dessert goodness! And their patio out back is awesome."
  • 8.7

    Forbidden Island

    Tiki Bar 1304 Lincoln Ave Alameda, CA

    People also say (93 tips):

    • Rally by Eventbrite
      Rally by Eventbrite: "The next time you need a tropical getaway, just head across the Bay Bridge to this retro-oasis with wicker furniture, tiki statues, velvet Tahitian paintings, a thatched ceiling and so much bamboo."

People are talking about these places in Alameda:

  • 9.0

    Pacific Pinball Museum

    Arcade 1510 Webster St Alameda, CA

    People also say (37 tips):

    • Brian D.
      Brian Dorfman: "Tons of great pinball machines here. Champion Pub and Creature from the Black Lagoon are my personal favorites."
    • Jenny
      Jenny: "Great place to take a date. Starts getting crowded later on at night, so get in early"
  • 8.8

    Trader Joe's

    Grocery Store 2217 S Shore Ctr Alameda, CA

    People also say (12 tips):

    • Mortiche W.
      Mortiche Wong: "Kids have a scavenger hunt to keep them occupied while parents shop: find the store mascots, get a lollipop or a cutie mandarin orange!"
    • Ashley R.
      Ashley Rybarczyk: "Perfect portions and prices for singles and couples! Love all the cereals, pastas & sauces, greek yogurts and cheese selection. Can't beat the $3 wine either!"
  • 9.1

    In-N-Out Burger

    Fast Food Restaurant 555 Willie Stargell Ave Alameda, CA

    People also say (22 tips):

    • Alan-Arthur A.
      Alan-Arthur Aurelia: "Awesome food!! They even have vegetarian stuff you can get that's off the menu."
    • Cameron W.
      Cameron W: "Excellent quality fast food burgers. The service is always spot on despite the large crowds. The best burger you can get outside of a more upscale gastropub."

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