Fantastic local vintage shop with something for everyone! Great curation of clothes, media and…read moresecondhand treasures. They are currently moving down the street to expand (yay!) so be sure to confirm the new address when visiting :)

I love this shop! I brought in about 20 CD's to sell and they bought them all for a good price -…read morewhen does this ever happen?? The staff is very friendly and helpful. While here, I picked up Jennifer Egan's A Visit From the Goon Squad in excellent condition for $5 bucks. They also have a great selection of DVD's. Another thing of note is that the store is very well organized and tidy, making it easy to find what you're looking for.

I've always found the staff here to be friendly and helpful. Prices are very reasonable too.read more

They have a diverse selection across genres, and what I love most of all is that if you can't find…read morea new release, they will order it for you! I love their fun chalkboard of new releases and recommendations of new arrivals as well. They have an excellent section of new and used record players and audio equipment near their listening station. The staff is always friendly and helpful, not uppity or acting bored and unhappy to be there like some other record shops you might be unlucky to go into. Oh, and they're dog friendly! Tip: follow their IG if you want to call dibs on new arrivals and a chance to win tickets to local shows.

Amazing vintage jewel in the heart of alameda! Beautiful old clothes, lots of cool vintage…read moreglassware, fabric and sewing paraphernalia, wall art and jewelry, all artfully curated and displayed in a way that makes it feel like you're on a treasure hunt:) Visiting Maria's shop is one of my fave things to do! Doesn't hurt that's she also pro-ceasefire :)

From the owner: Moodswing showcases a diversely unique selection of the old, the new, and the freshly renewed…read more Vintage and handmade clothes, curated accessories, glassware, textiles, art and decorative items for a modern and environmentally conscious lifestyle. Also a maker space: Art and Sewing studio for Maria Chenut, and home to Time Released Sound limited edition music label run by Colin Herrick. We look to assist and encourage your creative life in these ways and more: - Styling and Design: Personal wardrobe/ home decor consulting, creative projects… - Materials: Selected fabric, zippers, elastic, trims, scrap booking materials and paper ephemera… - Sewing classes: Private and group Up-cycling… - Events: trunk shows, maker workshops and open studios

Browsing through the collection at Mars always turns into taking home some gems. Fun shop to hang…read moreout at and talk music with the owner, Steve. Great dude! Great shop!

Very cute little record shop tucked away from the main street. Steve was very helpful with finding…read morea Bruce Springsteen record for a gift. He was very knowledgeable and helpful. Great prices too! Definitely will be back.

We have purchased three items so far for our home, all are treasures and were reasonably priced. We…read morewanted quality, wood pieces that didn't break the bank, and we found them. Love the items, service, and friendliness.

I've struck gold at this Pioneer Vintage and Antique store! The owner, Tim Herndon, is a gem, and…read morethe Vintage jewelry selection is pure treasure.If you're a collector or just a lover of all Vintage, This store is a must to visit!

Great place for some great bargains. Good atmosphere. Great place to enjoy some really cool itemsread more

Every first Sunday you can find some hidden gems at Alameda Flea. From DVD, VHS tapes, rustic…read morepaintings, clothing, rugs to beer steins - there is no shortage of items. However, the parking situation can be quite tedious when arriving after 10am. The entrance fee varies based on the time you come in, with the most expensive being when they open at 6am ($20). My family and I got there around 11am and it was a $10 entrance fee. They do allow re-entries so long as you get a handstamp before exiting. Today was my first time visiting and I was taken aback by how pricey a lot of items were - especially the clothing. Many were priced higher than new items. The food vendors present were underwhelming. We had Donna's Tamales and it was quite bland and overpriced. They charged me $18 for 2 corn chili tamales. My husband and I had hoped to find some items for our new spot, but left empty handed. Not sure I will be back for how marked up the items were.

Great selection of new/modern vinyl. Always adding new inventory. Fun store to hang out and browse.read more

Found a bunch of stuff I didn't know I was looking for till I found it. Reasonable prices. Staff…read morewere super awesome and helpful too!

Strolling through the neighborhood on my way to a meeting and I had some time to kill. The…read morestorefront caught my eye and when I saw vinyl I had to look. So glad I stopped in. The vibe is very relaxed. A great place for a mental break. Gabriel the bartender greeted me warmly. The music was good. Vinyl selection is The wine selection is exemplary. I had enough time for lunch and opted for the Cheese sandwich ( I do not recall the menu name) upon Gabriel's recommendation. I was not disappointed. Warm beef with melted cheese and accompaniments on a sandwich roll. It was reminiscent of my youth when my friends mother would make lunch for us. It was just sloppy enough to make it delicious without it splattered on my shirt. My new go to spot for a mental break and smiles.

Love this space. Just visited recently for an early scene before it got crowded. I absolutely loved…read morethe way it is done up. There is a warmth and comfortability that sweps you in as soon as you enter. Staff is so warm and friendly. They have some kick ass cocktails and also non alcoholic drinks which is great for those who want to keep it light. The vibes are very cool and chill type scene. I loved spending time here. I need to return for a girls date night or friends get to gather to experience the full night scene. Bathrooms are clean and very psychedelic scene with the lights effect :) If you want to experience something different that is comfortable and relaxed while having some lovely drinks and listening to sick beats then this is the place for you. Its location is super convenient right by downtown very close to bart and bus if you fancy public transportation:) Love couchdate and can't wait to be back for more Love

Great selection and honest pricing! A real asset to the East Bay Vinyl community!! Picked up more…read morethan a few grails. They even had cassettes!!

Contact is the kind of small, curated record store that I love to see. I only just found out about…read moretheir shop recently, but am really excited to check them out again soon. They are located in an alley off 49th (aptly named Alley 49), that has a number of cool small shops. Their shop is towards the end on the right (if coming from 49th.) As you walk in, new arrival LPs are the first thing you see, with several boxes of 7"s to your left. They also have several bins lining the left and back walls. While there are some smaller sections for genre's like blues, jazz, reggae, etc., the focus here is definitely more in the rock and alternative realm. Pricing for what they had seemed reasonable. Given they have a strong selection, I would expect slightly elevated pricing, but nothing out of the ordinary here. While I wasn't able to find anything to take home during my visit, the person working the counter let me do my thing browsing the store, which is my preference (over being bugged about what you're looking for.) Obviously to each their own, but suited my needs just fine!

Favorite book store to get me all stimulated over cozy coloring books and markers! Crayons too!!!!…read moreValue is honestly a bit much but it's worth supporting local. Staff is super nice too. I purchase cards here over the store across the street. Books Inc is much friendly and never watches me like a hawk

Books Inc is now under the umbrella of the Barnes & Noble brand. Despite this, this location still…read moreretains its independent/community feel. The staff are helpful and kind here. And I love coming in to peruse their curated and staff choice books, which changes a d rotates frequently. There's a decent selection of books on sale at the back left corner of their store if you want to shop for deals. The kiddie corner has a seated area for families/children to spend a little time looking through the books before you purchase. There's also regular author readings/signings and poetry recital events during certain early afternoon or evenings at the bookstore, which is posted on a section of their wall, facing out from their left window display. If you had a rewards membership with Books Inc, you can transfer your points and member ID info over to the Barnes & Noble rewards program.