2026 Alameda Stars - 2026 Alameda Stars Winners

Welcome to the 2026 Alameda Stars awards

Celebrating Alameda’s local businesses and services

2026 Alameda Stars is an annual awards contest supporting and highlighting locally owned and operated (94501 & 94502 ZIP codes) businesses and their services, as voted by the community.

Congratulations to your 2026 Alameda Stars!

2026 Alameda Stars Stats
Categories:
182
Contenders:
1995

Arts and Culture

Music, theater, dance, visual arts, performance and more
16 categories
Art Gallery
Rhythmix Cultural Works
1st Place
Rhythmix Cultural Works
2513 Blanding Ave
8 nominees »
Art Lessons
1st Place
Coven of Stitches
1602 Webster St Website
15 nominees »
Arts Organization
Rhythmix Cultural Works
1st Place
Rhythmix Cultural Works
2513 Blanding Ave
9 nominees »
Dance Studio
1st Place
West Coast Dance Theatre Alameda
1701 Lincoln Ave Website
7 nominees »
Date Night Activity
1st Place
Pacific Pinball Museum
1510 Webster St Website
6 nominees »
Event of the Year
Alameda 4th of July Parade
1st Place
Alameda 4th of July Parade
19 nominees »
Event Space
Faction Brewing
1st Place
Faction Brewing
2501 Monarch St
8 nominees »
Exhibition of the Year
West End Arts District
1st Place
West End Arts District
1453 Webster St
4 nominees »
Live Music Venue
Faction Brewing
1st Place
Faction Brewing
2501 Monarch St
6 nominees »
Local Band / Performer
1st Place
The Permanent Records
www.thepermanentrecords.com Website
17 nominees »
Museum
1st Place
Pacific Pinball Museum
1510 Webster St Website
5 nominees »
Music Lessons
1st Place
Starland School Of Music
1631 Park St Website
12 nominees »
Performance of the Year
Rising Seas Series by Rhythmix
1st Place
Rising Seas Series by Rhythmix
2513 Blanding Ave
3 nominees »
Social Media Account
Bear's-Eye View of Alameda
1st Place
Bear's-Eye View of Alameda
P.O. Box 1343
6 nominees »
Theater Company
Altarena Playhouse
1st Place
Altarena Playhouse
1409 High St
4 nominees »
Website
1st Place
Alameda Post
1516 Oak St #203 Website
5 nominees »

Business Services

Everything that keeps us going.
27 categories
Accounting / Tax Practice
Lars G Hansson
1st Place
Lars G Hansson
2159 Central Ave
35 nominees »
Architect
Drafting Cafe Architects
1st Place
Drafting Cafe Architects
2350 Saratoga St Unit 155
10 nominees »
Attorney / Legal Services
1st Place
Law Office of Gina M. Mariani
1101 Marina Village Parkway Suite 201 Website
52 nominees »
Auto Body Shop
Alameda Auto Body and Services
1st Place
Alameda Auto Body and Services
1814 Everett St
7 nominees »
Auto Mechanic / Repair
Jerry's Tire and Auto Center
1st Place
Jerry's Tire and Auto Center
2501 Santa Clara Ave
23 nominees »
Auto Services / Parts
Big Discount Tire Pros
1st Place
Big Discount Tire Pros
1835 Oak St UNIT A
38 nominees »
Bank / S&L / Credit Union
Bank of Marin - Marina Village
1st Place
Bank of Marin - Marina Village
805 Marina Village Pkwy Website
14 nominees »
Bookkeeper
Agatha Sembajwe
1st Place
Agatha Sembajwe
1516 Oak Street Suite 201
4 nominees »
Computers & IT
ABM Computers
1st Place
ABM Computers
2601 Blanding Ave Suite A
6 nominees »
Dry Cleaner / Laundry Services
Martinizing Dry Cleaners Alameda Ca
1st Place
Martinizing Dry Cleaners Alameda Ca
2210 S Shore Center Ste I
19 nominees »
Financial Planner
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Dominic J McKenna, AAMS®
1st Place
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Dominic J McKenna, AAMS®
887 Island Dr Suite E
17 nominees »
Graphic Designer
Red Tie Printing Inc.
1st Place
Red Tie Printing Inc.
741 Buena Vista Ave
8 nominees »
Hotel / Overnight Accommodations
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Oakland/Alameda
1st Place
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Oakland/Alameda
1628 Webster St
10 nominees »
Insurance Agent
Kelly Lux - State Farm Insurance Agent
1st Place
Kelly Lux - State Farm Insurance Agent
2221 Harbor Bay Pkwy
25 nominees »
Marketing
1st Place
Heidi Bennett Social Media Specialist
PO Box 6528 Website
7 nominees »
Mortgage Broker
Chris Granger - Xpert Home Lending
1st Place
Chris Granger - Xpert Home Lending
1512 Webster St suite b
6 nominees »
Notary / Fingerprint / Live Scan
Western Notary Services
1st Place
Western Notary Services
1377 Broadway #1
4 nominees »
Packing & Shipping Services
The UPS Store - Blanding Ave
1st Place
The UPS Store - Blanding Ave
2601 Blanding Ave C
7 nominees »
Photographer
1st Place
Sam Breach Photography
2516 Blanding Ave Website
20 nominees »
Printing Services
SpeedPro East Bay
1st Place
SpeedPro East Bay
1734 Clement Ave
6 nominees »
Promotional Products
All Good Living AGL collective
1st Place
All Good Living AGL collective
2332 Alameda Ave
2 nominees »
Real Estate Agent
Team Schuler
1st Place
Team Schuler
1414 Park Ave
28 nominees »
Real Estate Broker
1st Place
Kate McCaffrey Group | Real Estate Agent | Compass | DRE 01355206 | Alameda, Oakland, San Leandro
1410 Park Ave Website
12 nominees »
Real Estate Firm
Team Schuler
1st Place
Team Schuler
1414 Park Ave
20 nominees »
Smog Shop
Alameda Smog
1st Place
Alameda Smog
1928 High St
3 nominees »
Storage Facility
Extra Space Storage - Clement Ave
1st Place
Extra Space Storage - Clement Ave
2201 Clement Ave
12 nominees »
Videographer
Maurice Ramirez Photo
1st Place
Maurice Ramirez Photo
2515 Blanding Ave
4 nominees »

Community

11 categories
Apartment Living
Tower Apartment Homes
1st Place
Tower Apartment Homes
2465 Shore Line Dr
72 nominees »
Community Organization
Alameda Food Bank
1st Place
Alameda Food Bank
677 W Ranger Ave
27 nominees »
Eco-Friendly
1st Place
Replenish Marketplace
1503 Webster St Website
6 nominees »
Mortuary
1st Place
Alameda Funeral & Cremation Services
1415 Oak St Website
2 nominees »
New Business
1st Place
Replenish Marketplace
1503 Webster St Website
7 nominees »
Nonprofit
Alameda Food Bank
1st Place
Alameda Food Bank
677 W Ranger Ave
20 nominees »
Place of Worship
1st Place
Patria Church Alameda
2050 Lincoln Ave Website
49 nominees »
Place to Volunteer
Friends of The Alameda Animal Shelter
1st Place
Friends of The Alameda Animal Shelter
1590 Fortmann Way
15 nominees »
Senior Living
1st Place
Cardinal Point
2431 Mariner Square Dr Website
9 nominees »
Service Club
Rotary Club of Alameda
1st Place
Rotary Club of Alameda
5 nominees »
Tours / Cruises
BAE BOATS
1st Place
BAE BOATS
2099 Grand St Suite 2
12 nominees »

Food and Drink

37 categories
Bagel Shop
Levy's Bagels & Co
1st Place
Levy's Bagels & Co
730 Atlantic Ave
6 nominees »
Bakery
Night Heron Bread
1st Place
Night Heron Bread
3215 Encinal Ave
22 nominees »
Bar
McGee's
1st Place
McGee's
1645 Park St
21 nominees »
Boba Tea Shop
Yifang Taiwan Fruit Tea
1st Place
Yifang Taiwan Fruit Tea
409 S Shore Center
12 nominees »
Breakfast
Wescafe
1st Place
Wescafe
1518 Webster St
15 nominees »
Brunch
Moxie
1st Place
Moxie
1640 Park St
11 nominees »
Budget Meal
Wescafe
1st Place
Wescafe
1518 Webster St
9 nominees »
Burger
Scolari's Good Eats
1st Place
Scolari's Good Eats
1303 Park St
16 nominees »
Catering
Julie's Coffee & Tea Garden
1st Place
Julie's Coffee & Tea Garden
1223 Park St
16 nominees »
Central & South American Food
Cholita Linda
1st Place
Cholita Linda
1337 Park St
6 nominees »
Chinese Food
East Ocean Seafood Restaurant
1st Place
East Ocean Seafood Restaurant
1713 Webster St
20 nominees »
Cocktails
Moxie
1st Place
Moxie
1640 Park St
19 nominees »
Coffee Shop
Julie's Coffee & Tea Garden
1st Place
Julie's Coffee & Tea Garden
1223 Park St
28 nominees »
Donuts
Donut Petit
1st Place
Donut Petit
711 Santa Clara Ave
6 nominees »
Fast Food
In-N-Out Burger
1st Place
In-N-Out Burger
555 Willie Stargell Ave
27 nominees »
Food Truck
Scolari's Good Eats (Food Truck)
1st Place
Scolari's Good Eats (Food Truck)
651 W Tower Ave
4 nominees »
Healthy Food
Tahina
1st Place
Tahina
1650 Park St
6 nominees »
Ice Cream
Tucker's Ice Cream
1st Place
Tucker's Ice Cream
1349 Park St
12 nominees »
Italian Food
Trabocco Kitchen and Cocktails
1st Place
Trabocco Kitchen and Cocktails
2213 S Shore Center
6 nominees »
Japanese Food
Yojimbo
1st Place
Yojimbo
2319 Santa Clara Ave
26 nominees »
Korean Food
Ohgane Alameda x Vons Chicken
1st Place
Ohgane Alameda x Vons Chicken
2211 S Shore Center #160
4 nominees »
Local Brewery / Distillery
Faction Brewing
1st Place
Faction Brewing
2501 Monarch St
7 nominees »
Local Winery
1st Place
Dashe Cellars
1951 Monarch St Hangar 25 Website
3 nominees »
Lunch Place
Domenico's Italian Deli
1st Place
Domenico's Italian Deli
1407 Webster St
23 nominees »
Mexican Food
Calafia Taqueria
1st Place
Calafia Taqueria
1445 Webster St
13 nominees »
Pizza
Pizzeria Pappo
1st Place
Pizzeria Pappo
709 Santa Clara Ave
19 nominees »
Restaurant
Moxie
1st Place
Moxie
1640 Park St
53 nominees »
Sandwiches
Domenico's Italian Deli
1st Place
Domenico's Italian Deli
1407 Webster St
17 nominees »
Seafood
Hang Ten Boiler
1st Place
Hang Ten Boiler
2315 Santa Clara Ave
4 nominees »
Smoothies
Main Squeeze
1st Place
Main Squeeze
2300 Central Ave
6 nominees »
Take Out Food
Tahina
1st Place
Tahina
1650 Park St
14 nominees »
Tea Shop
Julie's Coffee & Tea Garden
1st Place
Julie's Coffee & Tea Garden
1223 Park St
7 nominees »
Thai / Burmese Restaurant
Burma Superstar
1st Place
Burma Superstar
1345 Park St
12 nominees »
Vegetarian / Vegan Food
Julie's Coffee & Tea Garden
1st Place
Julie's Coffee & Tea Garden
1223 Park St
5 nominees »
Vietnamese / Cambodian / Laotian Food
Mintleaf
1st Place
Mintleaf
831 Marina Village Pkwy
13 nominees »
Wine Bar
Vinyl Wine Bar & Shop
1st Place
Vinyl Wine Bar & Shop
2350 Saratoga St #166
2 nominees »
Wine Shop
CRAFT Beer & Wine
1st Place
CRAFT Beer & Wine
2526 Santa Clara Ave A
5 nominees »

Household Services

11 categories
Contractor / Builder
1st Place
Alameda Property Maintenance
875-A Island Drive, Suite 227
20 nominees »
Electrician
T.E.C. Electrical & Fabrication
1st Place
T.E.C. Electrical & Fabrication
1590 Buena Vista Ave
16 nominees »
Exterminators / Pest Control
Burge Pest Control
1st Place
Burge Pest Control
3 nominees »
Housekeeper / Home Cleaning
Bubble Magic Ultrasonic
1st Place
Bubble Magic Ultrasonic
1205 Lincoln Ave Ste A
9 nominees »
HVAC Services
Comfort Air Mechanical Systems
1st Place
Comfort Air Mechanical Systems
1742 Clement Ave
2 nominees »
Interior Design
1st Place
Market and Nest
1408 Encinal Ave A Website
14 nominees »
Landscaping
1st Place
McDaniels Landscaping
8 nominees »
Painting
Olson's Painting Co
1st Place
Olson's Painting Co
PO Box 2209
5 nominees »
Plumber
Bonafide Plumbing
1st Place
Bonafide Plumbing
1236 Regent st
13 nominees »
Remodeling
The Glass Man & Sons Windows and Glass Alameda
1st Place
The Glass Man & Sons Windows and Glass Alameda
636 Eagle Ave
9 nominees »
Roofing Contractor
Central Bay Roofing & Restoration, Inc.
1st Place
Central Bay Roofing & Restoration, Inc.
1814 Clement Ave
14 nominees »

Kids and Family

12 categories
After School Program
Alameda Arts
1st Place
Alameda Arts
1150 Ballena Blvd Suite 106
15 nominees »
Child Care
Kidz R People Too
1st Place
Kidz R People Too
27 nominees »
Children's Activities
1st Place
Pacific Pinball Museum
1510 Webster St Website
13 nominees »
Classes
Max Skills Basketball Camp
1st Place
Max Skills Basketball Camp
18 nominees »
Kid's Parties
1st Place
Pacific Pinball Museum
1510 Webster St Website
15 nominees »
Medical Services
1st Place
SKIN & STRAND – Dermatology, Aesthetic & Hair
512 Westline Drive Suite 202 Website
70 nominees »
Pre K / Preschool
Kiddie Kampus Cooperative Preschool
1st Place
Kiddie Kampus Cooperative Preschool
1711 2nd St
32 nominees »
Prenatal Care / Doula
Maureen Layag, Birth and Postpartum Doula
1st Place
Maureen Layag, Birth and Postpartum Doula
3 nominees »
Summer Camp
1st Place
Ozzy's Music Academy
1411 Oak St Website
19 nominees »
Tutoring Program
1st Place
Train Your Mind Tutoring
Website
13 nominees »
Winter Camp
Swings and Wings
1st Place
Swings and Wings
2307 Blanding Ave Suite E
5 nominees »
Youth Sports League
Ballerz Academy
1st Place
Ballerz Academy
2189 Harbor Bay Pkwy
21 nominees »

Personal Services

27 categories
Acupuncture
1st Place
Mari Kubota LAc.
2381 Mariner Square Dr # 175 Website
17 nominees »
Alternative Medicine
1st Place
Holomua Healing Arts
1151 Harbor Bay Pkwy Website
22 nominees »
Barbershop
Frank Logan Barbershop
1st Place
Frank Logan Barbershop
928 Central Ave #A
14 nominees »
Chiropractor
1st Place
Radiant Life Chiropractic
3111 Santa Clara Ave Website
38 nominees »
Dentist
1st Place
Alameda Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics
1105 Atlantic Ave Suite 101 Website
63 nominees »
Elder Care
1st Place
Alice Home Care
2515 Santa Clara Ave., Suite 201 Website
5 nominees »
Facials
1st Place
eleven esthetics
2690 5th St Suite D #142 Website
34 nominees »
Hair & Beauty Salon
1st Place
Kalos Salon
2690 5th St D109 Website
72 nominees »
Hairstylist / Colorist
Jori Arata, Salon1500
1st Place
Jori Arata, Salon1500
1500 Encinal Ave
29 nominees »
Lash & Brow
1st Place
Simply Vanity SVSkinlashpros
921 Central Ave Suite C Website
18 nominees »
Manicures & Pedicures
1st Place
Meraki Nail Studio
2515 Santa Clara Ave #106 Website
21 nominees »
Massage
1st Place
Jessica's Peaceful Journeys
2241 Central Ave Suite F Website
33 nominees »
Nail Salon
1st Place
Meraki Nail Studio
2515 Santa Clara Ave #106 Website
35 nominees »
Nutritionist
Alameda Nutrition
1st Place
Alameda Nutrition
2447 Santa Clara Ave # 301
1 nominees »
Optometrist
Dr. Daniel Chin, OD
1st Place
Dr. Daniel Chin, OD
1409 1/2 Park St
9 nominees »
Pet Adoption
Friends of The Alameda Animal Shelter
1st Place
Friends of The Alameda Animal Shelter
1590 Fortmann Way
2 nominees »
Pet Boarding
Under One Woof
1st Place
Under One Woof
1701 Webster St
4 nominees »
Pet Grooming
Alameda See Spot Run
1st Place
Alameda See Spot Run
1320 Park St
6 nominees »
Pharmacy
Versailles Pharmacy
1st Place
Versailles Pharmacy
2801 Encinal Ave
12 nominees »
Physical Therapy
1st Place
Emily Noonan, DPT
1516 Oak St Suite 307 Website
17 nominees »
Psychic / Fortune Teller
Feathered Outlaw
1st Place
Feathered Outlaw
1506 Webster St
7 nominees »
Tailor / Alterations
Arkea Tailor Shop
1st Place
Arkea Tailor Shop
1604 Webster St
8 nominees »
Tattoo Shop
Lucky 13 Tattoos
1st Place
Lucky 13 Tattoos
1301 Park St #1/2
8 nominees »
Therapist / Counsellor
Jackie JacksonDaley, M.A. Relationship and Intimacy Coaching
1st Place
Jackie JacksonDaley, M.A. Relationship and Intimacy Coaching
2233 Santa Clara Ave # 6
39 nominees »
Veterinarian / Clinic
Park Centre Animal Hospital
1st Place
Park Centre Animal Hospital
2501 Central Ave
10 nominees »
Waxing
The Suite Spot
1st Place
The Suite Spot
933 Central Ave Suite A Website
8 nominees »
Yoga Studio / Teacher
1st Place
Svastha Yoga, Wellness and Community Hub
647 Pacific Ave Website
5 nominees »

Retail

30 categories
Antiques
III Antiques & Thangs
1st Place
III Antiques & Thangs
1523 Park St
13 nominees »
Bike Store
Alameda Bicycle
1st Place
Alameda Bicycle
1522 Park St
7 nominees »
Bookstore
Books Inc.
1st Place
Books Inc.
1344 Park St
5 nominees »
Boutique
Two Marys Mercantile
1st Place
Two Marys Mercantile
2021 Alaska Packer Pl Suite 112 Website
20 nominees »
Butcher
Scalise Butcher at Encinal Market
1st Place
Scalise Butcher at Encinal Market
3211 Encinal Ave suite c
3 nominees »
Cannabis Dispensary
1st Place
Park Social
1222 Park St Website
4 nominees »
Cheese Shop
Farmstead Cheeses & Wines
1st Place
Farmstead Cheeses & Wines
1650 Park St Unit C
2 nominees »
Convenience Store
Honey Bird Market
1st Place
Honey Bird Market
1505 High St
16 nominees »
Corner Store
Alameda Cellars wines and liquors
1st Place
Alameda Cellars wines and liquors
2425 Encinal Ave
18 nominees »
Craft Store
1st Place
Coven of Stitches
1602 Webster St Website
7 nominees »
Eyeglasses Store
Marina Village Optometry
1st Place
Marina Village Optometry
847 Marina Village Pkwy
5 nominees »
Flowers
Dandelion Flowers & Gifts
1st Place
Dandelion Flowers & Gifts
1548 Webster St Store Front
9 nominees »
Game & Toy Store
Toy Safari
1st Place
Toy Safari
1410 Park St
7 nominees »
Gift Store
Two Marys Mercantile
1st Place
Two Marys Mercantile
2021 Alaska Packer Pl Suite 112 Website
13 nominees »
Greeting Card / Stationery Store
Modern Mouse
1st Place
Modern Mouse
2223 S Shore Center
2 nominees »
Grocery Store / Local Market
Encinal Market
1st Place
Encinal Market
3211 Encinal Ave suite c
20 nominees »
Hardware Store
Encinal True Value Hardware
1st Place
Encinal True Value Hardware
2801 Encinal Ave
2 nominees »
Health & CBD Store
Malaya Botanicals
1st Place
Malaya Botanicals
2350 Saratoga St 167
3 nominees »
Home Decor Store
Second Home
1st Place
Second Home
2524 Santa Clara Ave
10 nominees »
Jewelry Store
Seelenbacher Jewelers
1st Place
Seelenbacher Jewelers
1507 Webster St
9 nominees »
Maternity / Kids Clothing Store
Mommy's Trading Post
1st Place
Mommy's Trading Post
1428 Park St
4 nominees »
Men's Clothing Store
All Good Living AGL collective
1st Place
All Good Living AGL collective
2332 Alameda Ave
4 nominees »
Online Business
1st Place
Alameda Post
1516 Oak St #203 Website
8 nominees »
Pet Food / Supplies
Alameda See Spot Run
1st Place
Alameda See Spot Run
1320 Park St
7 nominees »
Picture Framing
Alameda Custom Framing
1st Place
Alameda Custom Framing
2445 Santa Clara Ave
3 nominees »
Plants / Garden Store / Nursery
Encinal Nursery
1st Place
Encinal Nursery
2057 Encinal Ave
3 nominees »
Produce / Vegetables / Fruit
Dan's Farmers Market
1st Place
Dan's Farmers Market
2300 Central Ave
3 nominees »
Shoe Store
1st Place
KINDRED RUNNING
1436 Webster St Website
3 nominees »
Thrift / Consignment / Vintage
Two Marys Mercantile
1st Place
Two Marys Mercantile
2021 Alaska Packer Pl Suite 112 Website
14 nominees »
Women's Clothing Store
Lanvie Boutique
1st Place
Lanvie Boutique
1501 Webster St
6 nominees »

Sports and Recreation

11 categories
Boat Rental
Sea Trek Kayak and SUP (Alameda)
1st Place
Sea Trek Kayak and SUP (Alameda)
1120 Ballena Blvd Ste 200
6 nominees »
Boat Works
Blue Pelican Marine
1st Place
Blue Pelican Marine
2021 Alaska Packer Pl # 6
17 nominees »
Fitness Boutique / Pilates / Spinning
1st Place
Greater Movement Wellness
1913 Broadway Website
20 nominees »
Gym / Health Club
1st Place
Anchor Strength
1434 Webster St Website
20 nominees »
Marina
Grand Marina
1st Place
Grand Marina
2099 Grand St
2 nominees »
Martial Arts Studio
1st Place
Island City Jiu Jitsu
2318 Central Ave Website
9 nominees »
Personal Trainer
1st Place
Anchor Strength
1434 Webster St Website
8 nominees »
Running / Racing Club
1st Place
KINDRED RUNNING
1436 Webster St Website
2 nominees »
Sports Activities
Ballerz Academy
1st Place
Ballerz Academy
2189 Harbor Bay Pkwy
21 nominees »
Sports Coach
Kellan McNulty
1st Place
Kellan McNulty
7 nominees »
Sports Equipment Store
1st Place
KINDRED RUNNING
1436 Webster St Website
14 nominees »