In the City of Alameda, there's a small collection of shops and businesses at the intersection of Central Ave & Weber St. Although there's no historical marker, longtime residents and history books will tell you this place is known as....."Caroline Station." A longtime ago, trains went up and down these streets, and a train station was located here. Well, the trains are gone now. But the business district that surrounded the station remains. The storefronts are different, but the unique blend of businesses still attract customers.
What's here now? Unique places like:
- Westside Joe's Bikes
- Malaya Tea Room
- Alameda Shade Shop
- State Farm Insurance
- In Town Chiropractic
- Gruber's Bazaar
- numerous Hair, Nail and Beauty Salons
I dropped a star because there's no grocery or liquor store. But it is very close to Morton Station, which has a grocery store. Caroline Station is only 3 blocks east of Washington Park, which places it walking distance from Webster Street. It's also on the edge of Alameda's Gold Coast area. Only street parking available. Caroline Station is best visited on foot. If you drive, you'll probably miss the small shop called Gruber's Bazaar, which used to be Inkblot Gallery.
Well, now you know why this small collection of shops are here.
Caroline Station is a small shopping area at Central Ave & Weber Street. read more