Cardinal Point - Alameda, CA

Cardinal Point is a continuing care retirement community at Mariner Square, with independent living and assisted living services in the same setting. Its position along the Oakland Estuary, across from Jack London Square, gives residents access to waterfront views and nearby restaurants. The community also provides structured activities, fitness classes, educational programs and walking groups. For prospective residents, the key distinction is the combination of residential apartments, daily programming and care options within one senior-living setting.

Homes at Cardinal Point

Cardinal Point offers apartment-style residences rather than detached homes. The current floor-plan collection includes studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom suites, with official plans ranging from 358 to 1,223 square feet; many residences include a patio or deck. The official plans show kitchens or kitchenettes, living areas and private bathrooms, with selected two-bedroom layouts offering two baths. Cardinal Point is an operating community, not a new-home development. Current third-party published assisted-living rates start at $7,500 per month for a studio.

Amenities at Cardinal Point

Resident amenities include the Quayside Waterfront Restaurant, Sports Bar & Lounge, Bistro, private dining room, Great Hall, cinema theatre, library, card and game room, activity room and art studio. Wellness facilities include a fitness center, swimming pool and jacuzzi, sauna, wellness center and visiting physician’s office. The property also has a pet park, computer and business center, courtyard and salon/day spa. Programming includes card and table games, live music, continuing-education classes and several daily fitness classes.

Location & Nearby Attractions

Cardinal Point sits at 2431 Mariner Square Drive in Alameda, across the Oakland Estuary from Jack London Square. The community is near Alameda Landing and the city’s shoreline recreation areas, while nearby Oakland provides additional shopping, dining and cultural destinations. Public transportation connections include bus stops near Mariner Square, and the Oakland-Jack London Square ferry terminal is nearby. Healthcare options in the surrounding area include Alameda Hospital and medical facilities in Oakland. The property is in Alameda County.