New Alameda Cruising Opportunity

One thing experienced cruisers know is that once you reach port your mobility can be limited to walking, public transit or cab services. But, if you were to cruise Alameda and find a guest slip at one of the many marinas there or have reciprocal privileges at one of the six Alameda yacht clubs, you’d be able to cruise the island with a new option: Lime Bike. We haven’t tried it yet, but it looks like a convenient and fun way to get some exercise and tour the island if you decide to make it a weekend destination.

One of the great things about biking Alameda is that the highest elevation we could find on the island was just 32 feet, so hill climbs are nonexistent, and, like many Bay Area communities, Alameda has been adding bike paths across the island. With a little pedaling you could easily reach Tucker’s Ice Cream on Park Street or head to the wineries, distilleries and brew pubs on Alameda Point. 

If you’ve tried the Lime Bike, let us know how it works. It looks like a great addition to the Bay Area cruising scene.