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Tideway Cove
5.0★ · 19 Google ratings · Alameda, California
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 200 yd away
Access
Open around the clock
Walk
250 yd · 3 min
Restrooms
Yes · 250 yd away
Water
67°F
Tide
6 ft range today
Length
200 yd of shoreline
Sand
80 ft from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Mon 8am
Map of Tideway Cove
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Guide
Good to know
Come for peaceful solitude
Visitors describe the cove as peaceful and soothing, with minimal crowds and plenty of space to sit alone with nature.
Visit for scenic bay views
The walking path around the water offers views at most turns, making it suitable for casual strolls or quiet reflection.
Expect windy conditions
Multiple visitors specifically noted the wind here, so bring a windbreaker or plan indoor alternatives if you're sensitive.
Don't bring dogs here
One reviewer reported their dog ingested a rock at the site with fatal consequences, despite expectations of no rocks.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
63°F · overcast
Water
67°F
Waves
1.3 ft · 7 s apart
Wind
7 mph from the WSW
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 00:13 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 07:28 | High tide | ↑ |
| 11:40 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 17:55 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 5:41 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 311 Tideway Dr, Alameda, CA 94501
🅿 Parking 200 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 250 yd away, about 3 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 250 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Tideway Cove?
The nearest mapped parking area is 200 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Tideway Cove?
40 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Tideway Cove have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 250 yd from the listing.
When is Tideway Cove least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 8am and the busiest at Tue 6pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
