Gold Coast, Alameda

Gold Coast, which is so accurately named, is a beautiful family-friendly neighborhood in the heart of Alameda. It is loosely bounded by Central Avenue, Grand Street and a southern waterway that feeds into the San Francisco Bay. The neighborhood is also relatively small, stretching only .2 square miles. It is a predominately white community with most residents choosing to own their homes instead of rent.

If you’re looking for an attractive and decently priced neighborhood close to the San Francisco Bay, look no further. Gold Coast is somewhat of an upper middle-class paradise. Median household incomes average around $75,000/year while house values range anywhere from $300,000 to over $1 million. Aesthetically speaking, there are hundreds of large, elegant two story homes with bushy trees draping over. The architecture is old, but has been maintained or refurbished over the years. Most homes have pristine front yards, with little gardens or small white picket fences abounding. Gold Coast also has plenty of long driveways and wide streets, which makes street parking relatively easy.

Commercial activity in Gold Coast is small, but so is the neighborhood. There are no big department stores or outlet malls here. Instead, you can find a couple hair salons, an auto shop and a restaurant (Little Joe’s Express) along Encinal Avenue. Others head to Central Avenue to browse a couple other neighborhood shops. If you’re looking for nightlife, Z’s Cocktail Lounge which has garnered a 4-out-of-5 stars on Yelp is a popular watering hole amongst the community.

Not to be confused with the Gold Coast in Australia but if you go to California where you can just about find anything you can also find a neighborhood called the Gold Coast in Alameda. Only a few minutes from marvelous sites like the Golden Gate Bridge, the hubs of San Francisco and the San Fransisco Bay are just a few of the reasons to enjoy the Gold Coast. The Gold Coast is also home to timeless homes. Even the newest developments which in the early stages can be quite an eyesore seem to reminisce a building style that is long gone. The are tudors, victorians and many moderns all combined together to form many grandeur homes in the Gold Coast neighborhoods. This is a great area for families, singles, older couples and young couples. The area has something for everyone which in my opinion makes the Gold Coast the best place to live in California.