Alameda businesses offer six ways to spend local

Published on November 23, 2020

This year, while you are staying local for the holidays, consider spending local too. When you spend local, you are giving a gift to the community, so we are giving you a thank you gift! Spend $50 or more at a participating business and receive an Alameda Strong goodie bag, including a cloth mask with filter pocket, hand sanitizer, and cleaning wipes to bring on the go. For a list of participating businesses, visit www.alamedaca.gov/giveaway.

Buying gifts and meals in town supports our businesses that have been severely impacted by the pandemic, the same businesses that were always there for the community, supporting youth sports and community projects throughout the year. Here are six ways to spend local and shop safely in Alameda:

  • Shop local online. Several Alameda stores and restaurants have gone digital for convenient and safe online ordering while keeping it local.

  • Order curbside pick-up. Order in advance and pick-up safely out front. Who can beat that? Some stores also offer quick delivery services. 

  • Schedule a private shopping appointment at your favorite retail store. Many local retailers will make special arrangements for in-store visits and purchases.

  • Buy something extra when shopping. It’s a way to show our appreciation to local retailers, similar to leaving a generous tip at our favorite restaurants and coffee houses.

  • Encourage friends, neighbors, and relatives to support local businesses. Local businesses provide income and jobs for Alameda residents. When you suggest purchasing gifts locally to friends and relatives, they are supporting our community too! Be sure to share online about the items you find in town with #SpendLocalAlameda. 

  • Buy Alameda e-gift cards. This Alameda-only gift card is a great suggestion to out-of-town grandparents or relatives who are looking for family gift ideas. And many Alameda businesses offer their own gift cards.

For more information about Alameda’s spend local campaign, please visit www.alamedaca.gov/spendlocal. For a list of what’s open in Alameda, including business hours, visit www.alamedaca.gov/whatsopen.

Spend Local goodie bag giveaway list of participating businesses (as of November 23), while supplies last:

 

  • Abigail Café
  • Alameda Auto Lab
  • Alameda Bicycle
  • Alameda Cinema Grill
  • Alameda Homemade
  • Alameda Natural Grocery
  • Alameda Point Storage
  • Alameda T4
  • Alley & Vine
  • Allure Skin Studio
  • Asena Restaurant
  • Bead Inspirations
  • Beauty Unlimited
  • Blue Dot Cafe
  • Bonne Vie
  • Books Inc
  • Cafe Jolie
  • Color Me Mine
  • Curated
  • D20 Games
  • Daisy's
  • Dandelion Flowers
  • DeLauer's Gift and Smokeshop
  • DOER Marine Operations
  • Donut Petit
  • East Ocean Restaurant
  • East Ocean Seafood Restaurant
  • Ez Liquors
  • Feathered Outlaw
  • Fireside Lounge
  • Gongcha
  • Good Witch Wellness
  • Harbor Bay 76 Service
  • Hobnob Restaurant
  • Homeroom Thai Cuisine
  • Homeskillet
  • Honey
  • International Chi Institute
  • Island Notary and Live Scan
  • J Couture
  • J Gallerie
  • Jim's Coffee Shop
  • Johnathan's Sandwich Shop
  • Julie’s Coffee & Tea Garden
  • Katz Meow
  • LanVie Park St.
  • Lanvie Webster St
  • Lauren’s closet
  • Lilac
  • Lolas Chicken Shack
  • Lunchbox Wax
  • Modern Mouse
  • Mommy's Trading Post
  • Needle In A Haystack
  • Needles and Tea
  • New Bamboo Kitchen
  • Ozone
  • Pappo Restaurant
  • Park Street Tavern
  • Park Street Wine Cellars
  • Poke Koma
  • Rocket Reuse
  • Sager Family Farm
  • SkinGlow
  • South Shore Florist
  • Speisekammer
  • Spinning Bones
  • Star Donuts
  • Star Pizza
  • Sumbody Spa
  • Swings and Wings
  • Taqueria Viva Mexico
  • Tot Tank
  • Toy Safari
  • Tucker's Ice Cream
  • Video factory
  • Watch hospital
  • West Wind Schools
  • Westside Joe’s Bikes
  • Whisk Cake Creations
  • Windermere Real Estate
  • Yogurtland Alameda Landing

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