Whether you want to walk the levees and enjoy the wild life, or eat a meal at one of the establishments that has served our community for upwards of 60  years, you will find a sense of calm and peacefulness in Alviso. One of the more notable aspects of visiting is that people look you in the eye and smile.  Ask a question and you will be given an answer, and probably a garrulous one at that.

Norma's Boat Dock store has been around for thirty or more years. You can buy  everything from a bread to bait.

Rosita's has been here since the early 60's, flooded out twice, and having moved twice, it's a family affair. Eat there more than twice and you ARE family. The food is always good, and the servings are huge. You don't walk away hungry and if you do, it's probably because you didn't finish all the food on your your plate.

Vahl's is a story in and of itself. In business since the 40's, it really has  a world wide reputation for fine food. Amelia has owned and operated it all  that time. In her 90's she's still active, and a member of Rotary. Perhaps the  most intriguing part of Vahl's, is that the waitresses have been there since  it opened. If you are served by a "younger" waitress, then it's probably  the daughter or granddaughter of one of the original waitresses.

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