![]() ![]() Towards the end of the 3-mile walk is the Elsie Roemer Bird Sanctuary. I've seen as many as two dozen kite surfers on a breezy sunny weekend. About 1 mile into the route is the launching spot for a lively kitesurfing community. Alameda use to be known as the Coney Island of the West and a trip to the visitor center will give you a good idea why that is.įacing the bay, continue on your left and the path continues for just under 3 miles until hitting the east end of the island. The visitor center is worth visiting just to see the historic photos of the area. ![]() Shoreline Walk: Start at the Crab Cove Visitor Center. George Spirits, which distills a variety of spirits, such as vodka, gin, brandy, and more, Faction Brewing, Rock Wall Wine Company, Building 43 Winery, Admiral Maltings, and the brand new Almanac Beer Company. There is Hangar 1 Vodka, which is infused with California Fog (whatever that means), St. Spirits Alley: While the USS Hornet may be home to ghostly spirits, nearby is home to seven distilleries and tasting rooms. The admission is $20/adult, but be sure to search for a Groupon deal before going. The museum opens at 10am and I would suggest getting there at about that time since you should dedicate 2 hours to the attraction. The USS Hornet even has special ghost tours during the month of October. USS Hornet Museum: The USS Hornet Museum is a National and State Historic Landmark mainly comprising of the historic aircraft carrier, which was used in World War II through the Vietnam War. For Ghost Adventure fans, the USS Hornet was the subject of Season 3, Episode 2. It's a bike share platform and just like Gig Car Share, offers one-way rides and drop-offs pretty much anywhere on Alameda. Lime Bike: If you're proficient at riding a bike, then Lime Bike is great for a sunny Alameda day. GIG Car Share: As you can guess, I can't stress enough how convenient Gig Car Share is for Alameda, assuming you don't have a car. Be sure to sign-up well ahead of time rather than standing in front of the car. Anyway, be sure to use my link to get $15 credit and probably zip around Alameda for free during your day trip. Drive to your destination and end your booking, more likely than not, the same car will be available when you need to get to your next destination. and use the onboard GPS to get to Alameda.Ī quick hint about using a Gig Car Share, don't use their day rate for Alameda, which is set at $85/day. People in San Francisco can pick-up a Gig Car Share at 560 Brannon St. GIG Car Share : If you're not familiar with Gig Car Share, then it's a car sharing service that offers customers one-way trips and the ability pick-up and drop-off within in a designated "Home Zone," which is almost all of Alameda. Total cash fare is just a little $7 for one-way. It's a nearly direct bus route from San Francisco onto Alameda Island and currently costs $4.50 per trip across the bay.īART-Bus: Catch the Yellow or Red line to the 12st BART station and board the 51A toward the Fruitvale BART, which goes through Alameda Island. If you're unfamiliar with a Gig Car Share, then read below for more information.īus: The most economical and convenient way to get to Alameda from San Francisco is the O bus from the San Francisco Transbay Bus Terminal. This means you'll most likely have to Uber or use a Gig Car Share to get to your next destination. Second, and this is pretty major, there is no longer bus service working the Alameda Main Street Terminal. First, the ferry schedule is pretty limited, especially on the weekends with only about one ferry departing every hour. So be sure to check the SF Ferry Schedule to plan your trip. There are some drawbacks to taking the ferry. ![]() The ferry to the Main Street Alameda Terminal departs from the San Francisco Ferry Building, as well as SF Pier 41, which is at Fisherman's Wharf. San Francisco Ferry: The San Francisco Ferry is by far the most scenic option to get to Alameda and the perfect way to put you in "vacation" mode, even if it's just for a day. While there are plenty of fantastic cities around the bay to escape, Alameda offers incredible convenience with just enough activities to fill a day. It is sometimes easy to forget that a simple trip across the San Francisco Bay can offer a dramatic refuge from the chaos of the city. I believe one could live in San Francisco their entire life and not come close to discovering what the city has to offer, but sometimes the city is simply overwhelming. ![]()
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