Guidebook for Oakland
Essentials
Farmer Joe's Marketplace
3501 MacArthur BlvdWhole Foods Market
230 Bay PlSavemore Market
4219 Park BlvdTrader Joe's
3250 Lakeshore AveEntertainment & Activities
Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand AveLandmark's Piedmont Theatre
4186 Piedmont AveA charming small amusement park for children that opened in 1950.
140 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fairyland de los Niños
699 Bellevue AveA charming small amusement park for children that opened in 1950.
Oakland Zoo station
9777 Golf Links RdFood Scene
Sister
3308 Grand AveGrand Lake Kitchen - Lake Merritt
576 Grand AveHomestead
4029 Piedmont AveKronnerBurger
4063 Piedmont AvenueCasual burger place a few blocks away from our house. Try the Oreo milkshake!
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Park Burger
4218 Park BlvdCasual burger place a few blocks away from our house. Try the Oreo milkshake!
Bellanico Restaurant and Wine Bar
4238 Park BlvdShakewell
3407 Lakeshore AvePenrose
3311 Grand AveYummy Italian restaurant a few blocks away from our house. They have a few outdoor tables and take walk-ins.
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Marzano Restaurant And Bar
4214 Park BoulevardYummy Italian restaurant a few blocks away from our house. They have a few outdoor tables and take walk-ins.
Arizmendi Bakery & Pizzeria
4301 San Pablo AveThere are a few La Farine Bakeries in the East Bay; this one is the closest to our house. Try their savory morning bun! (And there's a Peet's Coffee next door if you need coffee.)
70 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Farine
3411 Fruitvale Ave There are a few La Farine Bakeries in the East Bay; this one is the closest to our house. Try their savory morning bun! (And there's a Peet's Coffee next door if you need coffee.)
Timeless Coffee
4252 Piedmont Ave
Blue Bottle Coffee
300 Webster StThe BEST breakfast near our house. Gets crowded, so get there early if you can.
101 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sequoia Diner
3719 MacArthur BlvdThe BEST breakfast near our house. Gets crowded, so get there early if you can.
One of our all-time favorites in Oakland - delicious cocktails and pizzas. They take walk-ins and you usually get seated right away if you're there when they open for dinner. Also good for breakfast / coffee on weekdays.
237 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pizzaiolo
5008 Telegraph AveOne of our all-time favorites in Oakland - delicious cocktails and pizzas. They take walk-ins and you usually get seated right away if you're there when they open for dinner. Also good for breakfast / coffee on weekdays.
Best ramen in Oakland. Gets crowded, so try to arrive right as they're opening for a delicious, early dinner. Also open on weekends for coffee and pastries.
112 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ramen Shop
5812 College AveBest ramen in Oakland. Gets crowded, so try to arrive right as they're opening for a delicious, early dinner. Also open on weekends for coffee and pastries.
This diner and ice cream shop has been in business for more than 120 years - an Oakland classic.
129 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fentons Creamery
4226 Piedmont AveThis diner and ice cream shop has been in business for more than 120 years - an Oakland classic.
Drinks & Nightlife
Another favorite for afternoon beers in the sunshine. Full lunch and dinner menu.
165 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Drake's Dealership
2325 Broadway Another favorite for afternoon beers in the sunshine. Full lunch and dinner menu.
One of our favorites for afternoon beers in the sunshine.
69 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lost & Found Beer Garden
2040 Telegraph Avenue One of our favorites for afternoon beers in the sunshine.
Ordinaire Wine Shop & Wine Bar
3354 Grand AveLovely local wine bar.
Great selection of beers to purchase and take home, or enjoy there.
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Trappist Provisions
6309 College AveGreat selection of beers to purchase and take home, or enjoy there.
Hog's Apothecary
375 40th StGetting Around
Lake Merritt Station
800 Oak St12th Street / Oakland City Center station
1245 Broadway19th St / Oakland station
1900 BroadwayParks & Nature
Dimond Canyon Trail
Dimond Canyon TrailSecret rope swings about a mile in!
Peaceful walking and running trails.
214 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Joaquin Miller Park
3300 Joaquin Miller RdPeaceful walking and running trails.
Shaded mountain biking and hiking trails.
373 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Regional de Redwood
7867 Redwood RoadShaded mountain biking and hiking trails.
Everything Else
Our favorite local farmers' market, Saturdays from 9:00 - 1:00. Delicious fresh produce, food vendors, Bicycle coffee roasters, and a bouncy house for the kid!
197 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Grand Lake Farmers Market
746 Grand AveOur favorite local farmers' market, Saturdays from 9:00 - 1:00. Delicious fresh produce, food vendors, Bicycle coffee roasters, and a bouncy house for the kid!
Lake Merritt is a 3-mile walking/running loop. There's a playground nearby on Lakeshore at El Embarcadero. You can also rent kayaks and paddle boats to take out on the lake.
751 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Anfiteatro Lake Merritt
Lake Merritt BoulevardLake Merritt is a 3-mile walking/running loop. There's a playground nearby on Lakeshore at El Embarcadero. You can also rent kayaks and paddle boats to take out on the lake.