  Walk out the front door and cross over to the dockside park that connects with Alameda’s extensive Shoreline Trail. Enjoy jogging, cycling, or just taking a stroll. Pass yachts moored to their docks, sailboats catching the breeze, seabirds chasing the clouds, and elegant Victorian homes. Alameda’s trails present a never-ending spectacle. Pack a picnic basket and stop for lunch at one of the numerous parks. Plan on going for a dip in the warm shallow waters of Crown Beach or watch the sailboats glide over the waves. Across the estuary sits Jack London Square, with its restaurants, shops and weekend Artisans’ and Farmers’ markets. San Francisco is a ferry ride away. Go there to enjoy a night on the town, a shopping spree, or to wander through North Beach, China Town, the Financial District, or any of its other unique neighborhoods. Alameda is surrounded by marinas and yacht harbors, so expect to find attractions with a nautical theme. Crab Cove Visitors Center highlights flora and fauna from the Bay. The Elsie Roemer Bird Sanctuary is home to aquatic birds and other salt marsh creatures. The USS Hornet, a World War II aircraft carrier, is now a floating museum and open to the public.
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