Alameda is a city whose history dates back to 1872. Most of its subsequent
growth came when the Alameda Naval Air Station was built in the early
1940s. Recently closed, the former Air Station is now known as Alameda
Point and is home to many new businesses, including high-tech companies
and film studios, and it is paving the way for future waterfront development
over the next ten years.
Alameda
also has an innovative business community mixing high-tech business
parks with historic shopping districts. Tree-lined neighborhoods,
many with lovely Victorian and Queen Anne-style homes built before
the turn of the century, give a taste of the history of the region.
Although there are many parks, beaches, and bike trails that make
Alameda a wonderful place to live or visit, most of these areas
are some distance from the Ferry terminal and require biking, hiking
or transfer to bus or taxi to access them. To find out more about
some of Alameda's points of interest visit www.ebparks.org.
For complete transit connection
information in Alameda, click here.
One of Alameda's most unique attractions is the Aircraft Carrier
USS Hornet
Museum located at Pier 3 at Alameda Point. The museum is open
daily 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., and group tours are available by calling
510-521-8448 x232. The USS Hornet is one of the legends of naval
history, with eight naval ships having carried its name and played
major roles during battles with Britain in 1775 to combat in World
War II. The carrier was also instrumental in the recovery of Apollo
11 and 12.The USS Hornet Museum is approximately 2 miles from the
Ferry dock. To learn more about all the attractions in the Alameda
area, visit the City of Alameda
web site.
Click here for Ferry
schedules to and from Alameda, and for fare
and ticket information.
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