Easily the most stylish shop in Alameda, with reasonably priced and generally good quality clothes…read morefrom a variety of designers.

Having visited Lilac a couple of times, it truly feels like the "Cheers" of clothing stores, you're…read morealways made to feel welcome. It's the kind of place where you can walk in feeling blah and, thanks to the amazing staff and fresh styles to explore, walk out feeling like a million bucks! Without hesitation, I can say that Lilac is a must-visit if you're shopping for yourself or looking for the perfect gift!

I seriously can't get over visiting beautiful Marty at With Herb With Love in Alameda. Her shop…read morefeels like stepping into a little corner of Paris. Charming, eclectic, beautiful, and always full of unexpected treasures. I always find something special here: beautiful soaps and oils, fun nostalgic T-shirts, and the cutest cat-themed pieces. We've found cat earrings that my daughter absolutely loves seeing me wear, and this time I found the most gorgeous black cat scarf for her. ‍ And of course, I always manage to find something for myself too. This visit it was three camisoles that I can wear under things or on their own, practical and fun at the same time as it takes me back in time. Marty has such a wonderful eye for unique pieces, and every visit feels like a little treasure hunt. It's one of those special Alameda shops that just keeps me happy that I hope doesn't go away!

Such a cute shop with so many cute vintage goodies! The shop owner is also the sweetest lady ever;…read moreSo adorable! Can't wait to come back and find more

I really love this boutique. The owners are super sweet so I love supporting local businesses…read more At first glance it looks like a boutique catered more towards an older generation but the cuts of the skirts and pants remind me of the type of styles I see in Korea, Japan and Europe during my recent travels. The clothes blend well with my Madewell, Anthro and Eileen Fisher outfits. I work in the design field so I have to look a bit polished with a modern edge; this caters to my style. I would definitely encourage people to step inside (I go strait to the sales rack) and try things on. It really is surprising what you can find.

Lan Vie designs are in my top 3 for the Bay Area. I've been shopping here years, so this review…read moreis long overdue. What I've always loved about Lan Vie, both as a designer and a boutique, is that the fashions change often, everything is well-made, and you find lots of day and night ready options. My first years shopping here were looking for stage wear, mostly dresses, as a performer.Then, as I toured, I needed fabrics that packed and traveled well. They always have lots of pants / jackets like this. I love how the owner is the designer, and how she knows what we want, and even shifts her designs based on customer feedback. Highly recommended to find something original for a special event or weekend. Since the owner changes things up, sometimes you'll find an abundance of edgy designs, other times, bright, and sometimes formal. The pieces mix and match well too. So I recommend stopping by often to see what's new.

I loved this place! I can never find bottoms my size when I thrift, but this store delivered. I…read morefound Uniqlo cargo pants and denim shorts! I was also looking for white overalls and literally found them so easily. What a lucky day and I definitely want to come back. Parking is a bit hard (street parking) but I'm glad I circled around because it was worth it. Store is small but didn't mind at all with what I was able to find and purchase.

This spot is great because it's an actual thrift store with legit cheap prices. -Not a secondhand…read morestore that basically charges just shy of full price. Dropped in and got some one dollar shorts and an eight dollar Pink Floyd crop top. It's a small shop but had tons of clothes and definitely worth sifting through.

Two Mary's Mercantile is a peak Alameda experience. It's such a scenic walk through one of our…read morelovely marinas and feels like an elevated Anthropologie with a waterfront view. Tiffany is a lovely human being who exudes joy, warmth, and welcome towards everyone who enters her beautifully appointed space. The shop smells like a dream and provides a little bit of everything for everyone. You really can't visit without bringing something home with you. I really love this shop and recommend it to everyone who's visiting or locals that haven't been.

I can't say enough good things about this place! Tiffany is the owner and brings a lovely energy to…read morethe shop and community. Alongside the incredible creation of unique gifts, apothecary items, home goods, etc, there are always cool happenings with pop-ups and workshops that empower local businesses and artists while fostering community. Give them a follow on Instagram where updates are regularly posted!

Ross Dress for Less, Alameda…read more August 2026 I think Ross has been listening! I've been here many times and agree with most of the reviewers. This location seems to have re-organized the store. Upon arriving, the security greeted us and we noticed a big space in the entrance. The store itself looks the same. They added a few self-check out but you have to let the worker in the front check out the items and scan them too which we didn't mind. Ross stuff is pretty cheap depending on what you buy, but it's cheaper than major retail stores. Great customer service and would come back when I'm in the area.

This place was a mess and so unorganized…read more The line was horrendous. It literally wrapped around the store they only had 3 cashiers working. And there was no urgency with any of the employees. I was helped by a young Hispanic lady at register 8 and she was literally texting in the middle of my transaction with no customer service etiquette. I was literally baffled.

Beautifully curated selection of eco-friendly clothing for all occasions. This sweet shop has…read morecasual wear as well as garments for business and dressier events. The owner is super helpful and committed to fashion as well as the planet. She also offers her hand-dyed t-shirts and dresses . Her garments won't break the bank either. This is my favorite little shop conveniently located next to a fabulous yoga studio in Alameda.

From the owner: Fair trade, environmentally friendly women's fashion and accessories.read more

Kohl's, Alameda (Southshore Center)…read more Here for Amazon return: Located right near the restrooms, the workers make it easy for returns. Same goes for picking up orders too. Would highly recommend!

Not the nicest Kohl's by any means but it's got all the basics and their sales racks always have a…read moregem for me after I drop off my Amazon return. Love: - Amazon returns + additional 20% off @ Kohls - sales racks have a variety of sizes and goods - self checkout, not sure if you can scan Kohls cash or the Amazon coupons here - FLX line cute minimalist athleisure and some of the items are 100 cotton! - Sephora, standard brands Glad this discount dept store is available in Alameda. Convenient and functional.

I've been here twice, several years apart, and I'll come back again! They have really great items…read moreand so many options! The staff are also super nice and helpful.

I love park at vintage!! They have very kind workers and always have cool stuff! Eddie is friggin…read morecool!