California Real Estate & Relocation Guide

Alameda, California

Population: 76,459

Located in Alameda County

Opportunities abound in Alameda, perhaps the most extraordinary small city in Northern California, with a population of 74,259. A scenic island with a small-town atmosphere, Alameda has neighborhoods with shady streets, vintage homes and quaint, pedestrian-friendly shopping districts. Mariners and yacht dealers throng to our harbors.

What's more, Alameda has earned the nickname, "Silicon Island," due to the thriving high-tech firms in our modern business parks. In this new century incredible opportunity awaits. Alameda Point, site of the former Alameda Naval Air Station, is being converted to new residential neighborhoods, shopping districts, recreational facilities and business parks. All by the shores of San Francisco Bay.

Businesses find a favorable base of suppliers, support services and a location that provides a solid transportation and distribution base on a local and national basis. Successful companies are finding our community one of the places that can accommodate their expansion or relocation plans and provide the quality of life their family desires. What matters most to the business community and the people who live in our community? Quality of life. It's the measure of all the things that make a community great to live in. We are dedicated to insuring that the quality of life in our community remains a focal point for all.

Alameda's Chuck Corica Golf Complex serves more rounds of golf than any other golf complex in the East Bay. You'll find year-round play on three golf courses, plus a driving range, putting green, pro shop and restaurant.

The Marina Village Inn offers a unique and charming waterfront setting that has spectacular views of Jack London Square, the Oakland / Alameda Estuary and area marinas, Downtown Oakland, and the Oakland Hills. The Marina Village Inn is conveniently located near Webster Street and the Posey Tube, and is close to all major area freeways including the 880 Freeway, 580 Freeway, 980 Freeway and 24 Freeway, providing easy and close access to San Francisco, Berkeley, Hayward and other San Francisco Bay Area cities.

Marina Village Inn's unique qualities of being an extremely peaceful, restful, quiet and romantic setting, combined with close and convenient connections to all major metropolitan areas, makes Marina Village Inn a perfect destination for international, domestic and local business travelers, or as a special weekend or longer vacation getaway.

The Jack London Water Taxi has been in operation since 1997 and serves the Oakland Estuary between Jack London Square and Alameda. The Water Taxi was founded by Capt. Robert Cooper, Master Mariner.

Alameda Yacht Club is recognized for it's great members. The Alameda Yacht Club was founded in 1985 and provides membership for both sail and power boats. The clubs goals are to promote recreational activities that will interest many of its members. Our Clubhouse offers the members and guests a comfortable and friendly meeting place for a variety of activities. There is a member operated full bar and a functional commercial galley. There are many BBQs and picnic tables on the deck overlooking the marina. The clubhouse is open nearly every day of the year. The AYC clubhouse is located in Historic Fortman Marina, once home to the Alaska Packers Fishing Company in the early 1900's. The Marina offers guest berthing for visiting boaters and fees are very reasonable. There are clean modern bathroom and shower facilities.