Alameda, Charter city in San Francisco Bay Area, United States
Alameda occupies several islands in the East Bay region, including Alameda Island, Bay Farm Island, and Coast Guard Island, connected by bridges to Oakland.
The area transformed from Rancho San Antonio, a Spanish land grant to the Peralta family, into an incorporated city on June 6, 1853.
The city maintains strong maritime traditions through its designation as a Coast Guard City and operates numerous waterfront parks along San Francisco Bay.
Residents access San Francisco through the Oakland Alameda Water Shuttle service and several bridges linking the islands to mainland transportation networks.
The former Neptune Beach amusement park, operating from 1917 to 1939, introduced both the American snow cone and popsicle to the public.
Location: Alameda County
Inception: June 6, 1853
Website: https://alamedaca.gov
Shares border with: Oakland, San Francisco
Website: https://alamedaca.gov
GPS coordinates: 37.76389,-122.25694
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:14
USS Hornet
4.2 km
USS Hornet Museum
4.2 km
USS Potomac
4 km
Hughes Mining Barge
4.4 km
Oakland Buddha Shrine
3.6 km
Alameda High School
2.5 km
Oakland Museum of California
3.9 km
Heinold's First and Last Chance Saloon
3.7 km
Kaiser Convention Center
3.8 km
Crown Memorial State Beach
1.6 km
Alameda Theatre
1.2 km
Pacific Pinball Museum
2 km
Fruitvale Bridge
2.4 km
René C. Davidson Courthouse
4 km
Park Street Bridge
2 km
High Street Bridge
2.8 km
Bay Farm Island Bridge
2.5 km
United States lightship Relief
4.1 km
Camron-Stanford House
4.2 km
Dotha’s Juke Joint
3.9 km
Croll Building
1.9 km
Alameda Free Library
1.3 km
Masonic Temple and Lodge
1.2 km
Oakland Harbor Light
2.2 km
Alameda Museum
1.1 km
Oakland Asian Cultural Center
4.4 km
Alameda City Hall
1.2 km
White Mansion
3.8 kmReviews
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