Alameda, California

Alameda is located on an island called by the same name Alameda in the San Francisco Bay adjacent to Oakland. Alameda is also known as, The Island City.  To go into and out of the island, there are three bridges at the Fruitvale Avenue, High Street and Park Street.  Also, there are two one-way tunnels at the Webster Street and Harrison Street that allow access to Alameda.  These bridges and tunnels connect Alameda to Oakland.  

One major landmark in Alameda is the Art Deco, its designs have influenced some modern architecture in California and other places including; parts of Long Beach CA, Downtown Disney CA, Santa Ana CA, Parkview Square in Singapore and many more.  Art Deco is a must in the visit list!

People, who enjoy visual arts and performing arts, have other places to visit besides the Art Deco.  These places include Alameda Theater, Alameda Civic Ballet, Alameda Ballet Academy, Alameda Civic Light Opera and Dance Arts Project. 

For a nice calm and peaceful stay in Alameda, there are many hotels that vary in price and tastes for everyone. Such hotels would include: Hawthorn Suites Alameda, Marina Village In Alamedan, Extended Stay America Oakland / Alameda, Coral Reef Inn & Suites Alameda, Extended Stay Deluxe Oakland - Alameda Airport, Days Inn Alameda/Oakland, Garratt Mansion, Water Edge Lodge, Webster House Bed & Breakfast, Boxwood House, Hampton Inn & Suites Oakland Airport, Alameda Islander Motel and Oakwood Bellena Village.

Oakland International Airport (OAK) would be the most convenient airport when planning to visit Alameda, California. Some of the airline carriers in the Oakland International Airport would include Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Mexicana, Sata International, United Airlines, US Airways, and Southwest Airlines.  Oakland International Airport is around seventeen minutes away from Alameda by car.

 Alameda’s major transit systems would include AC Transit buses, Alameda-Oakland Ferry and the Harbor Bay Ferry.  AC Transit buses serves San Francisco Bay, San Mateo County, Santa Clara Country, Alameda County and Contra Costa County.  The Alameda - Oakland Ferry has many destinations such as the Ferry Building, Angel Island State Park, AT&T Park, Alameda, Oakland’s Jack London and many more.  The Harbor Bay Ferry also has many destinations like San Francisco Ferry Building Marketplace, Market Street and many more.

People who love shopping will love to shop at any of Alameda’s shopping centers.  Some of these shopping centers would include antique stores, spas, galleries, wine stores, gift shops, furniture stores, grocery stores, bookstores, clothing stores and many more.  Some of these stores would include Alameda Towne Center, Pauline’s Antiques, Antiques By the Bay, Lynn’s of Alameda, Grant R. Marcoux, Artist & Blacksmith, Starving Artist Studio, Sandalwood Skin care, Du Vin Fine Wines, Whales and Friends, Silversword Jewelry, Trader’s Joe, Fabulous, Pillow Park Plaza, Books Inc, Pagano’s and many more stores will satisfy any shopper’s needs.

There are many attractions in Alameda that people of all ages will enjoy when visiting them.  Crown Memorial State Beach and Shoreline Drive in Alameda are two great places to watch wind surfers, kite surfers and views of the San Francisco skyline and San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge.  The Naval Air Station has the aircraft carrier USS Hornet (museum ship), this is a fun, learning and exciting experience.   For people who like Victorian houses, there are many around the streets in Alameda.  Training facilities and official offices for the Oakland Raiders American football team are located in Alameda.  Alameda is known to have the largest and longest state parade on Fourth of July in California.  This Fourth of July celebration is great for people who enjoy watching floats, fire breathing dragons, marching bands and more! The Alameda Museum teaches about Alameda’s history and is also used to host events throughout the year.  Alameda Golf Complex, Alameda Golf Works, Alameda Junior Golf Club and Chuckcorica Golf Complex are all great places for golfers visiting Alameda.

Alameda has been the home of many movie filmings including "Bicentennial Man", "The Net", "The Matrix Reloaded", "The Matrix: Revolutions", "Bee Season", "Your, Mine and Ours" and "Rent".  Also special scenes for Bicentennial Man, Flubber, What Dreams May Come, Mission: Impossible II, Matrix and Myth Busters' were filmed at the Naval Air Station Alameda.

Alameda has a variety of unforgettable restaurants, eateries and coffee shops that anyone would enjoy.  Some of these restaurants, eateries and coffee shops would include: East Ocean Seafood Restaurant, Acapulco Restaurant, Kai's Japanese Restaurant, Asena Restaurant, Yume Restaurant, Juanitas Restaurant, Ark Chinese Restaurant, Van Seng Restaurant, Ole's Waffle Shop, Aroma Restaurant & Bar, China House Restaurant, Speisekammer, Angelfish Japanese Restaurant, La Pinata, Taqueria Ramiro & Sons, Ton Shen Restaurant, Marti's Place, Panda Restaurant, Luciano's Café, Angela's Restaurant, Sushi House, Great American Barbecue Company, Katsu Sushi, Mc Gee's Bar & Grill, Harbor View Chinese Restaurant, Central Vegetarian Cuisine, Ching Hua, Kelly's of Alameda, Amarin Thai Restaurant, Gim's Chinese Kitchen, Linguini's Cafe Pasta & Vino, Domenicos Italian Deli, Murphys Pizza Take & Bake, New York Pizza-Alameda, Viva Mexico, Zeytini Restaurant & Bar, Alameda Taqueria, Jim's Coffee Shop, Velvet Grill & Creamery, Noah's Bagels, Joe Scalise Jr & Sons Butcher, Otaez Mexican Restaurant, China Gourmet and Toomie's Thai Cuisine.

We all know how important conservation is, now more then ever, Reduce, Reuse Recycle programs better known as Green or Greening are the responsibility of all people in all places. These are some of Alameda, California’s programs, in place to help in Environmental Development:  Alameda has Food Scrap Recycling Programs that recycle food scraps and food soiled paper.  Food scraps and food-soiled paper are sent to a composting facility and is turned from a waste to a valuable resource.  The city of Alameda encourages green building; the city encourages builders to reduce the use of wood and water in order to reduce waste, pollution, and environment damage.  When building, the city also encourages builders to remodel and build homes with energy efficient appliances.  Also, the city of Alameda encourages methods of construction and green friendly materials that will prevent mold and other contaminants.  The city of Alameda also recycles used motor oil, mixed paper, glass, aluminum, aerosol cans, scrap metal, yard trimmings and collects filters, latex, milk cartons and much more.  Alameda has a commitment to ensure green spaces are created and preserved. Alameda is concerned with its Urban Environment as well as the Global Environment, From low-flow toilets to conserving gas in our cars and homes, planting trees, shrubs and even a garden to supply some fruits and vegetables helps in taking small step towards Environmental Protection and Conservation, our precious natural recourses hang in the balance. Many cities have issues with the amount of water or the pollution of water, it is each cities responsibility to address these issues and find ways to develop Environmental friendly Energy such as Wind and Solar power, increase Water Energy and create Sustainable Energy for generations to come.  Over the last Century we have managed to pollute our world to a point of all most no return. www.beemazed.com is committed to Environmental Development and will make as many green products and services available as an alternative for people that are concerned for our environment.  Many companies are learning Green not only helps the Environment but is also a good business.  The Green Economy and Emerging Green Industries if managed properly will have a great impact on the Ecology Environment and in turn assist in preserving our natural recourses. As a commitment to the our Environment and Environmental Projects www.beemazed.com will create a Simply Green link that will profile companies that provide Green Products and Services this link may be found on every page of www.beemazed.com website.  In addition you may find stories from Individuals, Communities and Businesses that have innovative ways to assist in the greening and conservation of our Environment.  www.beemazed.com will contribute 5% of sales from companies that place ads in the Simply Green section of the website.  These donations will go directly to organizations that have proven to make a positive impact on the Environment. All donations will be listed in the Simply Green section of www.beemazed.com

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