Alameda California

Many homes on the family-friendly island of Alameda are within walking distance to the beaches and afford spectacular bay and cityscape views. With its leafy streets lined with older Victorian style buildings and cottages, pretty parks, good schools, six miles of beaches, and the ability to ride your bike anywhere on the island with ease, you can see why this rapidly growing city manages to maintain its small town charm.

While Alameda offers modern retail shops and conveniences, what residents really find appealing are the historic business districts. Antique shops, playhouses and quaint businesses line the streets, and people come from miles away to experience the hometown atmosphere. It's not unusual to see an entire family ride their bikes into town for a breakfast of blueberry waffles at the local diner or homemade treats and the old-fashioned ice cream parlor. And don't be surprised if the clerks at the mom and pop grocery store call you "Sweetie" or a neighbor brings you a pie on the Fourth of July. Alameda is a very friendly place.

Many Alamedans enjoy spectacular commutes into San Francisco by ferry. Other public transportation includes busses and BART. During light traffic, San Francisco is about 15 minutes by car, and the city of Oakland is a 10-minute drive.

Learn more about Alameda:

City of Alameda Official Website
Alameda Schools
Bay Area Private Schools
Living in Alameda (Berkeley Parents Network)
Alameda Journal Online