Post #224345 by thejab on Fri, Mar 31, 2006 8:57 PM

To answer Hula Hula's question, on lodging options in Alameda:

The best choice is the Coral Reef Inn. It's a block from the beach (there is a beach fronting the bay in Alameda) and it's on the main street in Alameda, Park Street, with lots of good places to eat within walking distance, plus there's a big shopping center across the street, and a bowling alley next door. Rooms start at around $80, and some have lagoon views. It also is a bit Polynesian in style. It is not within walking distance of Forbidden Island but it's a short cab ride.

http://www.coralreefinn.com/

Coral Reef Hotel and Suites
400 Park St, Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 521-2330

Another option that is closer to the bar is the Marina Village Inn, but it may be more expensive.

http://www.marinavillageinn.com/

Marina Village Inn
1151 Pacific Marina, Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 523-9450, (800) 345-0304

Closest to the bar are a Days Inn, and a Hawthorn Inn, both on Webster. Webster is a fine street in the day, but at night the bars and many liquor stores attract some seedy characters, so I would avoid hanging out there for long at night.

Day's Inn
1925 Webster Street, Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 521-8400

Hawthorn Suites Ltd
1628 Webster St, Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 522-1000

There are also a couple of B&Bs in Alameda.

Garratt Mansion
900 Union, Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 521-4779

Webster House Bed & Breakfast Restaurant & Tea House
1238 Versailles Ave, Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 523-9697
The oldest house in Alameda, built in 1854.