• January 9, 2025 - Updated with new information since originally published.
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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. USS Hornet Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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2. Pacific Pinball Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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3. Crown Memorial State Beach

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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4. Crab Cove

5. Downtown Alameda

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6. Altarena Playhouse

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7. Frank Bette Center for the Arts

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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8. Alameda Theatre & Cineplex

Category: Entertainment Near Me
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9. Admiral Maltings

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10. Alameda Naval Air Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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11. Alameda Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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12. Antiques By The Bay

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13. St. George Spirits

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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14. Dan's Fresh Produce

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15. Shoreline Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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16. Posey Tube

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17. Alameda Art Association Art Gallery

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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18. Trabocco

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19. Asena Restaurant

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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20. La Penca Azul

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21. Faction Brewing

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Visitors to Alameda can explore the USS Hornet and learn about the part it played in the Apollo missions, sunbathe in the sands at Crown Memorial State Beach, or learn about history, art, and culture at one of Alameda’s museums.
  • The Bay Area city is also home to some great dining and drinking options, with pubs, breweries, and distilleries that are sure to keep the excitement going for the entire duration of the visit.

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