Ballena Bay

Ballena Bay is a delightful little neighborhood on the south coast of Alameda. Its actually an island that has a curved shape. The curve curves away from the Bay, so you get sweeping views...

Truly a hidden gem. Unless you lived in Alameda, this place will be hard to find. This is where we launch our kayaks from time to time. Beautiful homes nearby. I'm glad it's open to public.

When my Dad moved our family to Alameda decades ago, the island still had barren undeveloped land. One such place was Ballena Bay. Today it's the home of a large marina, modern homes, Pier 29,...