A Diverse Food, Arts, and Entertainment District
WELCOME to West Alameda, a historic and charming community comprised of four distinct neighborhoods:
WEBSTER STREET
Historic district with boutiques, restaurants offering a variety of cuisines, and beloved local hangout spots.
ALAMEDA LANDING
Alameda's newest shopping center development with Safeway, Michaels, Target, and more.
ALAMEDA POINT
Creatively reuses former military buildings with panoramic views, wildlife habitats, and event spaces.
BALLENA BAY
Water activities with paddling, marina, yacht club, and sailing school along with a number of service businesses
The West End of Alameda is an emerging leader of population and commercial growth as well as an arts and cultural hub of the island. Multiple residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects are in the pipeline taking advantage of the area's resources including developable land, stunning views, waterfront access, and the charm of a historic business district.
THE
HEALING
GARDEN
The Healing Garden
1435 WEBSTER STREET [MAP]
The Healing Garden is a community space for events, celebrations, and a place to sit for a quiet meal. It is also known as the Al Fresco Dining Park. Over $50,000 has been raised by inspired non-profits to help curate and activate this unique and versatile space. The lot is managed by the West Alameda Business District and has become a significant draw to Webster Street by locals and visitors alike.
A Mission to Help Heal the Community
The Healing Garden was born in response to challenging times. In the tumultuous period after George Floyd was murdered by police in May 2020, our merchants were advised to board up their storefronts should there be civic unrest on Webster Street. Instead of merely covering their windows with plywood, they wanted to use the boards as a canvas for local artists to creatively express their emotions and to reflect those of the community.
Then the Covid 19 pandemic arrived, shutting down most of our stores and impacting all aspects of community life. As time passed, and businesses reopened, we created a venue to showcase the panels of artwork and committed to creating a lasting community space where we could be together, reflect, and grow. We lovingly named it The Healing Garden.
The West End Arts District coordinated volunteers to plant succulents around the perimeter and inside the lot. Thanks to local generosity, pallets were donated to build the surrounding fencing. Wine barrels were donated to use as high-top tables in addition to the picnic tables. Alas, a healing community space was born, and we invite you to share it with us.