Alameda, California
Alameda is a city of 77,238 people in Alameda County, California, founded in March 7, 1872.
Why visit Alameda
Townapedia lists 86 museums and landmarks, 72 parks and trails, 219 places to eat, 10 places to stay and 18 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Paramount Theatre, Alameda Theatre & Cineplex, Alameda City Hall and Pacific Pinball Museum.
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 74°F; January lows average 42°F.
Weather in Alameda
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Alameda
Alameda ( AL-ə-MEE-də; Spanish: [alaˈmeða]; Spanish for "tree-lined path") is a city in Alameda County, California, United States, located in the East Bay region of the Bay Area. The city is built on an informal archipelago in San Francisco Bay, consisting of Alameda Island, Bay Farm Island and Coast Guard Island, along with other smaller islands. As of the 2020 census, the city's population was 78,280.
From the Wikipedia article Alameda, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do18
Paramount Theatre
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
Movie theater and concert hall in Oakland, California, United States
Alameda Theatre
Cinema and theater · 1.8 mi
Movie theatre in Alameda, California, United States
Bay Farm Island Bridge
Bridge · 1.4 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Children's Fairyland
Monument and historic site · 4.6 mi
Amusement park in Oakland, California
Grand Lake Theatre
Cinema and theater · 4.8 mi
Movie theater in Oakland, California, United States
High Street Bridge
Bridge · 2.5 mi
Bridge in the San Francisco Bay Area, USA
Oakland Harbor Light
Lighthouse · 2.8 mi
Lighthouse in California, United States
Park Street Bridge
Bridge · 2.4 mi
Bridge connecting Alameda and Oakland
6 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks86
Alameda City Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
City or town hall in Alameda, Alameda County, California, USA; Alameda, Alameda County, California, USA
2263 Santa Clara Avenue, Alameda
10th Street Market
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
United States historic place
African American Museum and Library at Oakland
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Public library in Oakland, California, USA
Alameda County Building and Loan Association Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Historic place in Oakland, California
Alameda Free Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Public library in Alameda, California, USA
Alameda High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
High school in Alameda, California
Alameda Veterans' Memorial Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic place in Alameda, California
Alfred H. Cohen House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Also known as the Cohen Bray House, is a residence located in the Fruitvale neighborhood of Oakland, California.
Altenheim
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
Historic place in Oakland, California
American Bag Co.-Union Hide Co.
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic place in Oakland, California
Antonio Maria Peralta House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Historic house in Oakland, California, United States
74 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds72
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Lake Merritt
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Lagoon in Oakland, California, United States
Frank H. Ogawa Plaza
Park · 4.4 mi
Square in Oakland, Alameda County, United States of America
Martin Luther King Jr. Shoreline
Park · 3.0 mi
Park in California, United States of America
Oyster Bay Regional Shoreline
Park · 4.3 mi
Park in San Leandro, California
Splash Pad Park
Park · 4.8 mi
Park in California, United States of America, United States of America
Alameda Marina
Marina and boat launch · 2.4 mi
Alameda Marina LLC is reimaging and redeveloping the Alameda Marina into a vibrant and accessible mixed-use commercial and residential property.
60 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes219
Bluefin Sushi & Thai
Restaurant · Sushi, Thai · 1.8 mi
Bluefin Sushi & Thai offers plenty of delicious food options, ranging from sushi, sashimi, udon noodle soup, donburi and a wide variety...
3211 Encinal Avenue, Alameda
Mo-Su 11:30-14:45, 16:30-21:00
A-Town Pizza and Kabob House
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.3 mi
2327 Blanding Avenue, Alameda
Tu-Su 10:30-22:00; Mo 09:00-22:00
Fikscue Craft BBQ
Restaurant · Barbecue, Indonesian · 2.2 mi
1708 Park Street, Alameda
We 17:00-21:00; Sa-Su 12:00-17:00
Guadalajara Restaurant & Tequila Bar
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.9 mi
3134 East 10th Street
Mo-Th,Su 07:00-01:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-02:00
Hayashi Japanese Cuisine
Restaurant · Japanese · 1.9 mi
1518 Park Street, Alameda
Mo-Tu, Th-Sa 11:30-23:00; We 04:30-23:00; Su 12:00-23:00
SUSHI & MORE
Restaurant · Sushi · 1.6 mi
1245 Park Street, Alameda
Mo-Th 12:00-14:30, 17:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-20:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.8 mi
3060 East 9th Street, Oakland
Mo-Fr 04:30-22:00; Sa 05:00-22:00; Su 05:30-21:30
Sushi Broadway
Restaurant · Japanese, Sushi · 1.9 mi
2549 Santa Clara Avenue, Alameda
Tu-Th 11:30-14:30, 17:00-21:00; Fr 11:30-14:30, 17:00-21:30; Sa-Su...
207 more on the map.
Where to stay10
Hampton Inn and Suites Oakland Airport - Alameda
Motel and hotel · 1.6 mi
1660;1700 Harbor Bay Parkway, Alameda
Extended Stay America - Oakland - Alameda Airport
Motel and hotel · 2.0 mi
1260 South Loop Road, Alameda
Churches and places of worship36
East Bay Chinese 7th-Day Aventist Church
Church · Seventh Day Adventist · 2.1 mi
842 Central Avenue, Alameda
Shopping41
Gas and EV charging17
Schools, colleges and libraries73
Bay Farm Island Branch - Alameda Free Library
Library · 1.1 mi
3221 Mecartney Road, Alameda
Healthcare7
Coast Guard Island Medical Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.8 mi
Coast Guard Island, Alameda
Map of Alameda
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 42°F | 3.4 in |
| Feb | 60°F | 45°F | 3.5 in |
| Mar | 63°F | 47°F | 2.7 in |
| Apr | 66°F | 49°F | 1.4 in |
| May | 68°F | 52°F | 0.6 in |
| Jun | 71°F | 54°F | 0.2 in |
| Jul | 72°F | 56°F | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 72°F | 57°F | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 56°F | 0.1 in |
| Oct | 72°F | 51°F | 0.9 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 46°F | 2.0 in |
| Dec | 58°F | 42°F | 3.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Oakland Metro Intl Ap 72493 (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Alameda County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2023-04-03: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-01-14: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-03-22: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-04-01: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Oakland International Airport (OAK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Oakland 3 mi northeast, about 4 min by car
- San Leandro 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- Piedmont 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Emeryville 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- San Lorenzo 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
- Brisbane 8 mi southwest, about 13 min by car
- Berkeley 9 mi north, about 14 min by car
- South San Francisco 9 mi southwest, about 14 min by car
- Ashland 9 mi southeast, about 14 min by car
- Cherryland 10 mi southeast, about 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Alameda City Hall (Alameda, CA) 2, Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Alameda Harbor Bay Terminal 3457 08, Pedro Xing, CC0
- Alameda Harbor Bay Terminal 3454 05, Pedro Xing, CC0
- Alameda Harbor Bay Terminal 3458 09, Pedro Xing, CC0
- Alameda Harbor Bay Terminal 3456 07, Pedro Xing, CC0
- Alameda Harbor Bay Terminal 3450 11, Pedro Xing, CC0
- Alameda Harbor Bay Terminal 3452 03, Pedro Xing, CC0
- Alameda Harbor Bay Terminal 3450 13, Pedro Xing, CC0
- Alameda Harbor Bay Terminal 3451 02, Pedro Xing, CC0
- Alameda Harbor Bay Terminal 3453 04, Pedro Xing, CC0
- Alameda Harbor Bay Terminal 3450 10, Pedro Xing, CC0
- Alameda Harbor Bay Terminal 3450 01, Pedro Xing, CC0
- Alameda Harbor Bay Terminal 3450 12, Pedro Xing, CC0
- Alameda Harbor Bay Terminal 3455 06, Pedro Xing, CC0
- 04-alameda, Alfred Twu, CC0
- Alameda (8593376198), Akos Kokai, CC BY 2.0
- Pinball 3web, Michael Moore for the Pacific Pinball Museum, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Closeup aerial view of Downtown Oakland and Lakeside Park, Dcoetzee, Public domain
- The Bellevue-Staten (Oakland, CA), Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Women's Athletic Club of Alameda County 03, Lorahlove, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lightship Relief (Oakland, CA), Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- PardeeHouse OaklandCA, Jack Boucher, Public domain
- USA-Alameda-Masonic Temple and Lodge-1, Eugene Zelenko, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Antonio Maria Peralta House (Oakland, CA), Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Federal Realty Building (Oakland, CA) 2, Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Alfred H. Cohen House (Oakland, CA), Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- NAS Alameda NAN2 47, USN, Public domain
- Oakland YWCA (Oakland, CA), Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Security Bank & Trust Co Building (Oakland, CA), Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- American Bag Co.-Union Hide Co. (Oakland, CA), Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Park Street Historic Commercial District 03, Lorahlove, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cameron-Stanford House (Oakland, CA), Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Oakland City Hall (Oakland, CA) 2, Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1stUnitarianChurch OaklandCA, Andrew Van Dis, Public domain
- USS Hornet CVS-12 (2023), kitmasterbloke, CC BY 2.0
- Oakland Hotel (Oakland, CA), Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- White Mansion (Oakland, CA), Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Alameda Free Library (Alameda, CA), Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 10th St. Market (Oakland, CA), Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hdr 00074 0 1, Peter5992, CC BY-SA 3.0
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