Post #396467 by JenTiki on Fri, Jul 25, 2008 10:10 AM

Alameda is STILL cool!

The theater is on Central Avenue, between Park and Oak. The've restored the old theater beautifully and added 7 more screens next door where the video store used to be, and a multi-floor parking structure behind that, next to the Long's parking lot. The cineplex has been styled to still give it that art deco feel of the original theater, so you don't look at it and say "Hey, look at that big modern mega plex!" The best part is that you can still get a movie ticket, small popcorn, and a drink for $16! All that would cost $20 if you just crossed the Estuary to Jack London Square.

They've also totally re-modeled the Southshore Center, sadly they've given it that overdone faux-mediterranean look, and renamed it "Alameda Towne Centre". It's nowhere near the center of town, but at least it now has a Bed Bath & Beyond, Trader Joe's, and Borders.

Then there's the coolness of having the best Tiki Lounge in the world!!!