Welcome to Alameda

Your everyday waterfront retreat awaits. With endlessly beautiful weather, rich architectural charm, and stunning skyline views right across the water, this island is truly the Bay Area's best kept secret.
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communities, families, casual, cottages, victorians

LOCATED IN ALAMEDA, CA

Commute Times
Oakland 10m by car
San Francisco 30m by car
Boundaries
East to West San Leandro to the East and San Francisco Bay to the West
North to South Oakland to the North and San Francisco Bay to the West

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Alameda:
An island oasis right in the middle of the action.

Floating perfectly between the bustling downtowns of San Francisco and Oakland, this city serves up a serious vacation vibe. Alameda gives you that rare, tucked away coastal charm where you can easily escape the daily grind while keeping big city convenience right at your fingertips

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What to expect:
Island living with a cool retro vibe.

Just off the coast of Oakland sits Alameda, a unique island city famous for its tree lined streets and incredible collection of historic architecture. Life naturally moves a little slower here. The city famously enforces an island wide 25 mph speed limit, creating a relaxed, old school charm that makes you feel like you have stepped back in time while keeping all the modern perks of Bay Area living.

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The lifestyle:
Beach days and the ultimate small town spirit.

Alameda is incredibly family friendly and packed with civic pride. Locals spend their weekends paddleboarding at Crown Memorial State Beach, browsing the vintage shops on Webster Street, or grabbing pastries downtown. The community spirit really shines during the summer, especially at their famous 4th of July parade, which is one of the longest and most celebrated in the entire country.

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Unexpected appeal:
A booming waterfront entertainment district.

The old naval base at Alameda Point has been completely transformed. Now known as Spirits Alley, this massive waterfront stretch is packed with craft breweries, urban wineries, and artisan distilleries. You can sip locally made drinks, listen to live music, and soak in absolutely unbeatable, front row views of the San Francisco skyline across the bay.

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The market:
Gorgeous Victorians and modern coastal living.

The housing market here is wonderfully diverse. The main island is famous for having one of the largest collections of beautifully preserved Victorian and Edwardian homes in California, complete with wraparound porches and tons of character. Meanwhile, Bay Farm Island and the newly developed waterfront areas offer spacious modern townhomes, golf course communities, and sleek condos with sweeping water views.

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You'll fall in love with:
The breezy commute and everyday vacation feel.

Living on an island comes with hands down the best commute in the Bay Area. Hopping on the San Francisco Bay Ferry makes getting to the city an absolute breeze, letting you trade bridge traffic for ocean breezes and stunning golden hour views. You will fall in love with having a quiet, beachy retreat that keeps you effortlessly connected to the rest of the bay.

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