Chestnut Station

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Chestnut Station - Jan '24 - Shopping Centers Near Me - Alameda, California

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"Chestnut Station" is a neighborhood shopping area located in the City of Alameda. Now, depending on who drew the map, Chestnut Station is in or near the historic Leonardville area. Why is it called a "station?" Because back in the old days, street cars travelled up and down the island. Their stops were called stations. Today, Chestnut Station is a cluster of shops, cafes, and a variety of other businesses. Saint Joseph School and Notre Dame High are nearby. The popular Encinal Nursery is down the street. I mainly come to Chestnut Station to shop at Chestnut Market. I can usually save a trip to the supermarket by simply grabbing the basics at this medium-sized market. Chestnut Station is located at Encinal Ave & Chestnut Street. It's also close to Willow Street, which is a popular route to the Southshore Shopping Center. Support Local Business, and Welcome to Alameda ! read more

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Encinal Ave & Chestnut St
Alameda, CA 94501
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Fruitvale Station Shopping Center

3.3

(3 reviews)

1.4 mi

Sketchers Outlet, Foodmaxx, Popeyes, Starbucks. Nothing too unique but the stores here are probably…read moreeverything you would ever need. Ross and Smash Burger (coming soon) and a Hawaii BBQ spot. A donut spot. Lots of places but nothing really worth going out of your way for. Just familiar chains. Lots of parking. There is a "laundromat" there - I think its just a disguise for the police station there. Should be fairly safe - I just imagine that police eat donuts all night long behind the boarded up windows that are off to the side of the laundromat.

Good shopping center in the Fruitvale District…read more The big stores here are FoodMaxx, KG Fashion Superstore and AutoZone. There are also some small stores, a bank and GameStop, along with places to eat, so you could get a lot done here if you want. I used to come here often when I lived nearby and this shopping center wasn't built up as much as it is now. I think it's great that they really improved this area.

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Downtown Alameda

I really enjoy going to Alameda, its like a breath of fresh air…read more Downtown has tons of things to do.... Lots of different restaurants and bars and Shopping options Downtown Alameda is relatively safe, I have never had any issues here Cool place to hang out and spend the day

We had so much fun doing the Rock and Roll Beer Stroll on the island! We love beers!! I…read morepractically grew up in Alameda, living less than 5 mins from the island. If y'all never been to Alameda, you're missing out. It's such a beautiful, charming town! I always get my groceries in Alameda.

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Bridgeside Shopping Center

This somewhat small shopping center located right next to the Fruitvale Bridge!!…read more Nob Hill Foods is the biggest store here. There's also a gas station here along with a UPS store, Hawaiian BBQ, Wing Stop, Baskin and Robbins and a pet food shop. The parking lot is usually pretty crowded, and there's a nice trail that runs along the public shore with great views of the bridge.

The Bridgeside Shopping Center is located next to the Fruitvale Bridge and alongside the estuary…read more This property is managed by DJM Capital of San Jose. I've been shopping at this location for very long time. How long is that? I shopped here when the anchor stores were RiteAid and Alpha Beta. Sometime in the early 2000's, they did a major facelift and created today's Bridgeside Shopping Center. The anchor is a Nobhill Foods. What's an anchor store? An anchor store attracts customers to the shopping center. Personally, I don't shop at Nobhill. I come here to go to Baskin-Robbins, The Cheese Steak Shop, WingStop or Ohana Hawaiian BBQ. The shopping center has a nice mix of small restaurants and plenty of free parking. https://www.bridgesideshoppingcenter.com/ There's also a nice walk along the estuary behind the stores. Welcome to Alameda, The Island City.

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Park Street Landing Shopping Center

Park Street Landing is the shopping center right next to the foot of the Park Street Bridge in…read moreAlameda. It has a mix of different businesses. I mainly come here for O'Reily's Auto Parts, A-Town Pizza, and Dollar Tree. There's also an ACI (local trash svc) office here. Other businesses include: Enterprise Rent a Car, tax services, salons, martial arts and the Dragon Rouge restaurant. The Dragon Rouge is behind the auto parts store and along the waterfront. Detailed listing of Park Street Landing: https://downtownalameda.com/news/welcome-park-street-landing/ The big issue with this place is parking and traffic. Not enough parking and lots of traffic on Blanding Ave.

Small shopping center located right next to the Park Street Bridge!!…read more I've been here for O'Reillys Auto parts store and the Dollar Tree. There's also a rather popular restaurant located here called the Dragon Rouge. Downtown Alameda is walking distance away, amongst other places!!

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Highland Square

3.0

(1 review)

2.2 mi

Small Square that has several different business…read more Lee's Donut Cricket Check cashing ILava Laundry express Mountain Mikes Pizza Pupusas Salvadorian Oakland police community station Parking lot is small Area is questionable even with police on site

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National Bargain Stores

do not go here before paying for my item i asked if they take apple pay the lady said yes after…read morestanding there for a minute or two she tells mw they apple pay dont worl when i clearly showed them the money was out my account she kept telling me no when i kept showing her so please dont waste your time there they have very poor customer service.

this National is one those former dollar stores started by Joe Shoong years ago…read more looks huge from the outside. the insides looks cramped and small since it's totally stocked to the gills. goods offered: cheap clothes (3-5), household goods, children's clothes, toys, buys: none, most clothes too small or not appropriate since i don't crossdress.

Ross Dress for Less

I was in search of some skin care items and after seeing the face roller at so many different Ross…read morelocations for months I've wanted one but haven't felt like going into Ross. I was nearby and told myself, " It's either now or you're ordering online and waiting for shipping time." We don't all use amazon prime for everything - the majority of items though, yes! I walked in and went straight to the body care/skin care section on the right. There was a large stock of lotions, but not so much the face roller and ice roller. I got the last of each. There weren't many cashiers when i got to the line, but they called another associate to the register and she was getting through the line fast. I was in line for no more than 5 minutes with about 7 customers ahead of me. It was an average experience, hence the 3 stars.

I've been waiting for Ross to open for months and finally I saw the sign that it was going to open…read moreMarch 10th but I waited a few days before checking it out. The building used to be occupied by Office Depot and is huge. This is the first Ross in Oakland so I'm looking forward to shopping here more often! This is a large Ross and I like the fact that there is more room for merchandise and the check-out area is smaller and all the check stands are in a row. Parking is free but I noticed someone was marking my tires when I parked!

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To Herb With Love

Walking down Park on a gorgeous Sunday afternoon, I peeked into what was the back entrance of a…read morecute vintage shop. Really, I thought immediately the place was out of my price range, but a friendly stranger told me I should go look inside, offering that you could do cute date nights and make your own scents here, but then she assured me the place was black owned, and I HAD to at least see what gems were hiding inside. And there were so many! Bath salts you could mix to bring home, an oil scent lab, and all sorts of adorable accessories that caught my eye: lacy socks, perfect for Docs; some earrings at a great price point; and some sunglasses that no one else will be wearing ANYWHERE, for a mere $20! The woman working the store was just so friendly, and told us to cash is Queen in here store, if you know what I mean? But, I've found my favorite place to invest my modest disposable income at when I'm in Alameda. I'll be back to crate an oil scent roller...for $15! That's absurd. And it was sweet the store has my father's name: To Herb With Love. My mom must've been sending me angel messages.

Best shop in town!! Marti makes you feel so welcome and she always has cool items in her store…read more You will enjoy shopping for yourself and for others as well. Definitely check it out when you are in Alameda and if you live in town, head down to Park St. asap. You will love it.

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Alameda Station Marketplace

3.0

(1 review)

0.8 mi

Alameda Station Marketplace is next to the older Alameda Marketplace…read more eats/drinks services shopping smashburger t-mobile walgreens i-tea angela's shopping notes: -lots of parking in back BUT many restrictions i.e. electric, compact, etc. -lack of commercial parking so they double park or park in passing lanes. -charging stations available.

Pardee Home Museum

The Pardee Home Museum has been on my radar for a while as one of the few places in the East Bay to…read moreget afternoon tea. I ended up finally booking the garden for a large party this month and was impressed by the experience from start to finish. It's hard to believe that it's entirely volunteer-led! Everyone I met was clearly knowledgeable and passionate about the house, its history, and its preservation. Making a reservation was easy and the coordinators were kind and courteous during the whole process. The day-of place settings were beautiful and the food was some of the best I've had for tea in addition to being generous and variable in servings. There were even some kid-friendly items (including some non-caffeinated beverages) as I had a few young guests in attendance. The tour we had following our tea service was detailed and informative without being boring. The house itself is incredibly preserved and in immaculate condition. It was great learning about the history of the Pardee family and their influence in the Bay Area, California, and beyond. There were some interactive parts too including getting to touch some antique items and listen to some hand-cranked music players. I will undoubtedly be back sometime and highly encourage anyone who likes good food and vibes or learning about local history to book a visit themselves. If you have people from out-of-town visiting, the Pardee Home is an excellent first choice for doing something low-key and private but still touristy.

The Pardee Home Museum (Italianate architecture) was built by the Pardee family. Three generations…read morelived lived there from 1868 to 1981. The last survivor put the home in a trust that is run by a Board of Trustees. It's self-supporting and run by volunteers. The father (made money in the mines, was an eye doctor and a California State Senator) and his son was Governor of California who made the poppy flower CA's state flower; reformed prisons; and established the EBMUD. All furnishings and collections are original and left intact. The tour is about 1.5 hours. Tour was educational and interesting - it covers the entire residence of 3 floors. The tour guide was nice and knowledgeable. She kept the tour intense so you wanted to know more. She gave insights and tibits of the family. All questions were answered. The afternoon tea is delightful. The food is prepared from scratch with lots of love from the volunteers. They were friendly, personable and thoughtful. Since it was the day before Easter, they put some Easter bunny theme to the tea. Just lovely people who made a delcious three course of food assortment. I definitely recommend the tour to learn about Oakland history and to visit one of the last standing historical mansions. Tea was authentic - no crust on the bread :)

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Alameda Naval Air Station

4.5

(17 reviews)

2.4 mi

I grew up in Alameda, I was here when Alameda NAS was an active duty base. It's been closed for…read morenearly 30 years, and now it's called Alameda Point. Area wise, Alameda Point covers about 1/3 of the island, so there's alot of land to develop. The peaceful Alameda of today, is not the same as when the base was open. Navy jets would do laps over the island daily. The jet engine tests would make the ground shake and the roar would wake you from a light nap. In the early 1970's a jet from the Central Valley crashed into an apartment building. My Dad and I ran outside just in time to see a fireball rise over the houses. But the base was a great source of revenue for the city. When a carrier or carriers were in port, Webster Street would be gridlocked with traffic. Traffic couldn't get out of the Tube. That's why they built the Constitution Way flyover ramp. It's to divert traffic away from Webster, and onto Lincoln Avenue. Webster St became a ghost town when the base closed. I had a high school friend who was a Navy Captain's son. He would take us on base and give us tours. The base was well maintained when sailors and airman were there. When they left, it became abandoned and ugly. When I was in College Army ROTC we launched an airmobile operation from the NAS. 65 armed troops in combat gear, boarding a Chinook helicopter to conduct a raid on an imaginary target 300+ miles away. During Desert Storm, jets flew airstrikes from the NAS. Very few people knew that. It has a rich history, and it shouldn't be forgotten. I regret I didn't take a picture of the East Gate before they tore it down.

The Alameda Naval Air Station sprawls across the west end shore…read more Seemingly endless abandoned buildings litter the scape. Some portions have been sold to apartment developers building structures that lack integrity. The empty air craft hangars. The empty NARDAC headquarters. So much military industrial architecture to be observed. Skaters galore, just watch out for base security. They lack any enforcement ability but love doing their job, nothing. I go here to walk my dog and explore the endless labyrinth of streets with names from times gone by.

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Nimitz House

5.0

(3 reviews)

6.8 mi

When crossing the eastern span of the San Francisco Bridge, few people realize the history of the…read moremilitary in the area. One specifically, the Nimitz House, hidden just under the freeway on the east side of Yerba Buena island, has an incredible story and history! This house was the final residence of General Chester Nimitz, the leader and architect of WWII Pacific Theater. Simply said, the man whose leadership and strategy was used to win the war and allowed the Allies to proclaim victory. This house is a three story mansion and shows its unique architectural splendor as you approach it. It contains large windows which enabled views of the east bay and if you search the internet, you will see the elegant interior - a fitting home for its resident and his family. Gen Nimitz past away in this home at the age of 81 from a stroke. Unfortunately, California is not maintaining the residence and it has been falling in disrepair. Paint, windows, and the structure are all showing signs of neglect. Don't let its condition stop you from visiting though. Although you can't enter, you can appreciate its history and marvel of the fantastic area and views it provided.

Have you ever fallen into a rabbit hole of discovery on the Internet, only to find yourself, at…read more3am, looking at pictures of seemingly abandoned buildings on islands off the coasts of California or Mexico, which you found by zooming into said islands on Google maps and looking through the posted photos, then wondering who the hell this random guy named Christian is who posted the photos not even five months ago? What is Christian's story, you wonder, as you continue to look through the other attractions of the island, which does not include residential or commercial buildings, only to discover a few hiking trails that lead seemingly to nowhere...but what's this? A campsite with no electricity, running water, or bathrooms? Just a field on an island designated as a campsite, reached by some trail made by a dude with a machete, or something? But despite the lack of these amenities...there are picnic tables! Who decided first that it should be a campsite? Who brought the tables? What are the backstories? I've found some neat places online using this exact technique, and I've been fortunate enough to visit such places. It's cool to stand in the location of such a place after seeing all the pictures online and building it up in your head, and honestly, what makes these places better is when there aren't a ton of people crowding around when you get there, trying to take a picture for their Instagram. Sometimes, like in the case of this house, I do the reverse and come upon a neat building, art piece, or other landmark as I'm out doing other things, then furiously search the Internet for more info on the history. For me, the places that are a bit mysterious are the coolest finds. We came across this spot accidentally; we had gone to see the mission in downtown and stopped to check out Treasure Island on the way back. We drove around a bit looking for a good place to see the skyline, and came upon this very unique bit of Yerba Buena, which is somewhat hidden on the side and requires you take some twists and turns down a side road. Although there is an informational board in front of this house that suggests many people visit this place, the houses are surprisingly well-kept, with all windows intact and walls free of graffiti tags, and things are generally not trashed by garbage human beings. Looking into and around each of the houses, I got the sense that this is an area that is largely unvisited, especially compared to the neighboring areas of San Francisco, and now even Treasure Island. I wanted to do my own digging to see how well-known this weird circle of Victorian-style houses, juxtaposed beneath the modern industrial backdrop of the various overpass-bridges, are to people my age online. The results were interesting. One Reddit post with someone claiming you can rent these out for events. Quite a few articles discussing some cool historical facts, like how the Navy wouldn't let the developers of the overpass build over the house if it would block the sunshine (this house was where Admiral Chester W. Nimitz lived the last years of his life). You can easily see the curve of the overpass, as if someone nudged it out of the way. Not a whole lot more on it, other than apparently Willie Brown (past SF mayor) trying to make it the mayor's ceremonial mansion (god, please don't). Overall, despite not being able to go inside any of these houses, they're kept in beautiful condition by someone I'm assuming to be a groundskeeper, and a stop here is worth it for the view alone. Just don't mind the whizzing and whirring of the cars commuting from above.

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