This place has come strides! The club was recently renovated and has a very different feel, now…read more The vibe is more inviting, and the crowd is getting younger and more "boaty." It is a private club. If you drop by there may be a member to show you around!

Great location, nice quiet marina facing the estuary, friendly and low-key members. Everything I…read morewould want in a yacht club.

Lovely group of water front enthusiast are found at this historic Clubhouse situated on San Leandro…read moreBay front. Be sure to check out the recently restored game room downstairs as well as upstairs bar with a dynamite View at Twilight of the waterfront.

I am a member here. The Aeolian Yacht club is a great place for an event - dance hall, bar, pool…read moretable, etc. Lots of history at the club but not too many people know about it. Outside of a rental, the club is inexpensive to join and has several boats you can use for free as member.

taco!! taco's taco's , maaaaan what a great taco buffet layout, tons of greaat games , and dancing…read more I sure had a great unique , different , and fun night here, I tell ya. It was one of the best. It was enough room, there's a small room and a lot bigger one. I like how if you go to the bathroom there's a door leading to the other room from the bathroom. Everyone had smiles and the drink prices were great. I loved how the jello shots didn't just taste like jello. They also have karaoke here on Saturdays. This is a great place to create lifetime memories.

Was in town from the South Bay and realized there was an Aerie in Alameda so we thought we would…read morecheck it out. Great old sign out front!!! Bar is on the ground floor. Gave the bell a buzz and showed our membership cards and were greeted by Judy. Grabbed a couple seats at the bar and had a lovely time. Beautiful building with a couple of venue spaces. Like our aerie they have karaoke and lots of member events. A wonderful organization that welcomes us wherever we go. Thanks for a lovely time, 1076!

Never miss this, I love the diversity of nerdy talks and learning about the most random things…read more The event consists of three twenty-minute (ish) talks with breaks in between. Club 21 has a good vibe to it. Bar tenders are friendly and make excellent drinks, and there are rotating food venders.

This is a great event, dynamic once-a-month lectures with alcohol! Very friendly audience,…read moreinquisitive and - in my estimation - woke. Close to 19th Street BART. I go to as often as possible and always get inspired by the speakers.

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I went to the Bayview Eagles performance space, adjacent to the bar for a fabulous Cajun/Zydeco…read moreperformance by a new friend of mine, Andrew Carriere and his group of extremely talented musicians. He comes from a storied Louisiana family of Cajun and Zydeco musicians. He is versatile, sings, plays the triangle, the harmonica and the washboard. and in my little experience of watching him play with various groups, he lets everyone shine. His band's music was made for dancing and I have two left or right feet. The regular fans know what they are coming for - to dance. One of these days I'll earn without upsetting a partner. But then someone has to pay the price for teaching a newbie. A great place to visit for affordable beer and some wine. If Andre performs there, I'll be prepped to dance :)

Loved this cute little thrift shop in a quiet neighborhood in Alameda. We stopped by while in the…read morearea and luckily found cheap street parking right around the corner. A quaint store with good lighting and friendly staff, this thrift shop isn't big but does curate a nice little collection - I saw cute tops, dresses, scarves, handbags, and jewelry. Everything was tidy and in its right place. I'm not sure if there's a dressing room since I didn't use one, but there are plenty of mirrors around the store that you can use. Bonus: all proceeds go towards their affiliated animal rescue! I picked up a patterned skirt and T-shirt here for less than $20, and my friend got a few items as well. Checking out was easy breezy, and they let us know that they're able to take most donations (though if you have anything large, best to call in ahead of time). All in all, not much more I can ask for a pleasant thrifting experience.

Service is hit or miss and similar to other reviews that mention the staff talking about shoppers…read moreafter they leave, someone working there snapped at a woman and her son for wandering into an area where she was setting up a display and then proceeded to talk poorly about them once they left. Not spending $ here for that level of nasty attitude.

A great bunch of people who know how to throw a party. If you love jazz, vintage cars, dressing up…read morein vintage clothes this is the place. They've got educational programs. Two kick-ass parties a year: The Art Deco Preservation Ball in the Spring and the Gatsby Summer Afternoon in September. If you long for a begone era of grace and elegance, but still prefer indoor plumbing, the ADSC is for you.

If you love Deco - then you have found a dedicated tribe of super enthusiastic folks. Too many cool…read morethings to mention.

I'd especially like to give a shout out to the wonderful massage program at the HBC spa…read more Nonmembers, when booked for a massage, can also have access to use the locker room, women's private indoor hot tub, steam sauna, dry sauna, as well as the private women's sun deck after the massage. What an awesome spa treatment! I've been a member for two years and love the pool and the yoga classes. The staff are very helpful and friendly. Two years ago I booked an introductory tour and swim reservation, and I was immediately impressed and hooked! Parking is plentiful and the setting is very spacious and peaceful overlooking the water.

Rude staff that are clueless and never able to answer any questions…read more Their private swim lessons are taught by amateur high school graduates who dont have any teaching techniques. Thats $50 for half an hour. I would not pay for the membership here. There just arent better options nearby. Response to manager's comment: I have called and also asked the front desk various questions in the past and all seemed to have limited knowledge about the club / undertrained. However the main problem is they are also very unfriendly. Exception: The new gentleman who handles new member inquiries was very friendly and professional. To be fair. Regarding swimming "private lessons", at $100 / hour rate, please hire someone who is a professional or at least have some training at teaching swimming effectively. I could understand if its a $20 lesson at community center. For a club that charges premium rates, please provide services that are in line with the pricing.