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South Shore Center

Alameda Towne Centre

Alameda's centrally-located open-air shopping center, home to Bankers' Row, and the city's main post office and courthouse. Next to the shore of San Francisco Bay.

Getting there: bordered by Shoreline Dr, Park St and Otis St
Website: alamedasouthshorecenter.com (opens in a new tab)

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Color Me Mine of Alameda
Paint-your-own-pottery studio located at South Shore Center by the beach. Hundreds of preformed ceramics to paint as you wish. No experience necessary. Kids and adults. No reservations needed on most days.
Mon-Thu 11AM-8PM, Fri 11AM-9PM, Sat 10AM-9PM, Sun 10AM-6PM
Eat
Sushi House
Very good sushi and an impressively large menu with a view of the Bay. Very crowded for dinner, especially weekends.
Sun-Thu 11AM-10PM, Fri Sat 11AM-10:30PM$20-40
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Lucky Strike Alameda
Formerly Bowlero, Mel's Bowl
Alameda's bowling alley of many decades. 40 lanes as well as billiards and an arcade. Usually bustling during the weekends. Laneside food and drinks available, check online menu for pricing. Online reservations for bowling as well as parties.
Mon-Thu 2PM-midnight; Fri 2PM-1AM; Sat 11PM-1AM; Sun 11AM-11PM~$25 per person
Drink
Park Station
Brewery, always packed. Has soft drinks for children.
Sun 9AM-9PM, Mon Tue 3-9PM, Wed noon-9PM, Thu noon-10PM, Fri-Sat noon-9:30PM$10-20