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Bear’s-Eye View of Alameda for June 22, 2025

by Jeff Cambra On In Alameda Life | Comments Disabled

Exploring the Northern Waterfront – Part 2

Public Art

Alameda Post - Mouf the dog looks at a large white modern sculpture [1]
Mouf ponders the presence of public art while exploring Alameda’s historic Northern waterfront.

Alameda Post - a sign on a waterfront trail that reminds dog owners to leash their dogs [2]

June 20 was the longest day of the year. I decided to finish my exploration of the city’s northern waterfront area that I started several weeks ago [3]. I began my walk at the former Wind River campus which is now part of The Research Park at Marina Village.

Alameda Post - a pier and a sign that says "Alaska Packers Association" and includes information about the salmon industry [4]

This section of the Bay Trail leads into the heart of Alameda’s rich history of the Alaskan Packers Association salmon fishing fleet. There’s an interpretive plaque explaining the history of the docks where tall ships would moor for repairs.

Alameda Post - a partially covered platform that overlooks the estuary with signs about the shipping industry [5]

Alameda Post - A sign with a timeline of Del Monte's activity in Alameda [6]

There are vestiges of the Morton Street pier just offshore and more plaques describing the development and eventual closure of the businesses in the area.

Alameda Post - bright yellow flowers on Alameda's waterfront trail [7]

The trail is very picturesque with lots of blooming flowers and birds, not to mention the view of the Oakland skyline.

Alameda Post - the front of Pacific Lighthouse restaurant and the Oakland yacht club [8]
Alameda Post - the front of Marina Village Inn [9]

This area is home to the Oakland Yacht Club, Pacific Lighthouse restaurant, and the quaint Marina Village Inn.

Alameda Post - a large white sculpture [10]

As one approaches the Extended Stay Suites, there is a huge white public art installation. I don’t do well with interpretive sculpture, so I am open to comments that can provide me with some insight into this work.

Alameda Post - a window display that says "Happy Pride" [11]

Just a reminder that June is PRIDE month. If you are looking for a way to recognize and support the LGBTQ+ community, you can make a tax deductible donation to Alameda Pride Inc. online [12].

Alameda Post - a tree that has been heavily pruned [13]

I will close out this week’s report with a short rant about what appears to be the butchering of a street tree on Paru Street. WTF! (What the fur!) I hope this tree survives.

I recommend that you take the time to visit Alameda’s northern waterfront with your canine and human companions, and enjoy the nature, smells, and history of the area.

Bear's paws

Mouf, Roving Reporter
Bear’s-Eye View of Alameda

Mouf and his human companion can be reached via [email protected] [14]. Their stories are collected at AlamedaPost.com/Jeff-Cambra/ [15]. All photos and videos by Jeff Cambra.