Guidebook for Oakland

Ken
Guidebook for Oakland

Food Scene

Local Diner. 10 min walk, 5 min drive or less.
40 locals recommend
Pretty Lady
1733 Peralta St
40 locals recommend
Local Diner. 10 min walk, 5 min drive or less.
Nice people, coffee, snacks
7 locals recommend
Milky Way Coffee
1724 Mandela Parkway
7 locals recommend
Nice people, coffee, snacks
Just letting you know what's not too far away
20 locals recommend
P.F. Chang's
5633 Bay St
20 locals recommend
Just letting you know what's not too far away
Another favorite next to the IKEA complex Burgers and more!
Fuddruckers
1975 Diamond Blvd
Another favorite next to the IKEA complex Burgers and more!
4 Restaurants under one roof, shared eating space. Other options in the area for drink and dine
55 locals recommend
Swan's Market
538 9th St
55 locals recommend
4 Restaurants under one roof, shared eating space. Other options in the area for drink and dine
A couple restaurants in this area, for fast food.
34 locals recommend
KFC
5724-B Thornton Ave
34 locals recommend
A couple restaurants in this area, for fast food.
We've eaten here. Not bad, but ask for a plate off the menu for the best meal.
Hong Kong Fast Food
900 Market St
We've eaten here. Not bad, but ask for a plate off the menu for the best meal.
Interesting options not to far away! Explore!
42 locals recommend
Townhouse Bar & Grill
5862 Doyle St
42 locals recommend
Interesting options not to far away! Explore!
Great sunset views on the water. 10 min drive.
20 locals recommend
Chevys Fresh Mex
1890 Powell St
20 locals recommend
Great sunset views on the water. 10 min drive.
Usually easy parking, solid meal. Stunning sunset.
285 locals recommend
Cliff House
1090 Point Lobos Ave
285 locals recommend
Usually easy parking, solid meal. Stunning sunset.
One of the classic, must see if you can get a reservation, restaurants. Check it out and see if you are interested in their menu.
337 locals recommend
Chez Panisse
1517 Shattuck Ave
337 locals recommend
One of the classic, must see if you can get a reservation, restaurants. Check it out and see if you are interested in their menu.
A local favorite for Lunch and Dinner. Definitely a Uber ride to visit.
16 locals recommend
Brown Sugar Kitchen
2295 Broadway
16 locals recommend
A local favorite for Lunch and Dinner. Definitely a Uber ride to visit.

Shopping

Large supermarket. 5 min drive
75 locals recommend
Pak N Save Pharmacy
3889 San Pablo Ave
75 locals recommend
Large supermarket. 5 min drive
Larger Convenience store a few blocks walk.
Green Valley Food
Larger Convenience store a few blocks walk.
The shopping zone in SF. Take BART to Powell Street. Walk 2 blocks! Also can take the Cable Car from here to the WHARF!
817 locals recommend
Union Square
333 Post St
817 locals recommend
The shopping zone in SF. Take BART to Powell Street. Walk 2 blocks! Also can take the Cable Car from here to the WHARF!
Walnut Creek's extensive shopping alternative to San Francisco. Apple Store, Anthropology, Nordstroms, etc etc.
80 locals recommend
Broadway Plaza
1275 Broadway Plaza
80 locals recommend
Walnut Creek's extensive shopping alternative to San Francisco. Apple Store, Anthropology, Nordstroms, etc etc.

Sightseeing

No shortage of places to see. Let me know if you want more ideas!
Wow! The view of the bridge, the city. Sunny day? Head here! Parking will open up!
194 locals recommend
Marin Headlands
194 locals recommend
Wow! The view of the bridge, the city. Sunny day? Head here! Parking will open up!
Wharf Tourist area in SF.
Pier 9
Wharf Tourist area in SF.
If you have time! Explore! Monterey
332 locals recommend
Big Sur
332 locals recommend
If you have time! Explore! Monterey
Federal Penn! Frequent Ferrys from the Wharf.
503 locals recommend
Alcatraz Island
503 locals recommend
Federal Penn! Frequent Ferrys from the Wharf.
YOU CAN TAKE THIS PICTURE! Here's how: Bay Bridge or San Rafael Bridge to the Golden Gate Bridge. From San Francisco, driving North, exit at Alexander Ave (first exit), left at the end of the exit toward MARIN HEADLANDS. Don't get back on the bridge, go up the hill (keep right). PARK: You'll come to an area of parked cars on the left. Wait for a spot, and walk toward the Bridge! Get this picture. Continue on this road. Stop at the Gun Mounts and take some pictures there, then head down to the Marine Mammal Institute and perhaps Sausalito for lunch/dinner (through the one way tunnel). From the North (took the San Rafael bridge and drove South). Also exit at Alexander and turn left up the hill. See "PARK" above.
1321 locals recommend
Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate Bridge
1321 locals recommend
YOU CAN TAKE THIS PICTURE! Here's how: Bay Bridge or San Rafael Bridge to the Golden Gate Bridge. From San Francisco, driving North, exit at Alexander Ave (first exit), left at the end of the exit toward MARIN HEADLANDS. Don't get back on the bridge, go up the hill (keep right). PARK: You'll come to an area of parked cars on the left. Wait for a spot, and walk toward the Bridge! Get this picture. Continue on this road. Stop at the Gun Mounts and take some pictures there, then head down to the Marine Mammal Institute and perhaps Sausalito for lunch/dinner (through the one way tunnel). From the North (took the San Rafael bridge and drove South). Also exit at Alexander and turn left up the hill. See "PARK" above.

Entertainment & Activities (WINE Country)

Wine Country
Rutherford
Wine Country
Great destination for lunch or sampling wine on CA 29. Too many wineries to visit along 29. I can help with ideas.
39 locals recommend
St. Helena
39 locals recommend
Great destination for lunch or sampling wine on CA 29. Too many wineries to visit along 29. I can help with ideas.