Guidebook for Oakland

Jane & John
Jane & John
Guidebook for Oakland

Food Scene

Great spot for breakfast or brunch
28 locals recommend
Lakeshore Cafe
3257 Lakeshore Ave
28 locals recommend
Great spot for breakfast or brunch
Must try the stuffed wings! Great little Cambodian spot for dinner near the house.
51 locals recommend
Phnom Penh
3912 MacArthur Boulevard
51 locals recommend
Must try the stuffed wings! Great little Cambodian spot for dinner near the house.
Deep fried tacos! Long line but well worth the wait.
9 locals recommend
Gerardo's
3811 MacArthur Boulevard
9 locals recommend
Deep fried tacos! Long line but well worth the wait.
Morning Bun or Cheese Roll with a cup of latte.
70 locals recommend
La Farine
3411 Fruitvale Ave
70 locals recommend
Morning Bun or Cheese Roll with a cup of latte.
Fresh made pulled noodles and special dumplings. Delish! Can get pretty crowded so get there early for dinner or call ahead to pick up.
71 locals recommend
Shandong Restaurant
328 10th St
71 locals recommend
Fresh made pulled noodles and special dumplings. Delish! Can get pretty crowded so get there early for dinner or call ahead to pick up.

Drinks & Nightlife

Great spot for dinner with live music
9 locals recommend
Small Wonder
37 Grand Ave
9 locals recommend
Great spot for dinner with live music
Trendy hang out for drinks and grilled eats
16 locals recommend
Telegraph
2318 Telegraph Ave
16 locals recommend
Trendy hang out for drinks and grilled eats
Casual, spacious indoor/outdoor spot serving craft beers & updated bar food with global influences.
69 locals recommend
Lost & Found Beer Garden
2040 Telegraph Avenue
69 locals recommend
Casual, spacious indoor/outdoor spot serving craft beers & updated bar food with global influences.
Variety of restaurants to satisfy your hunger.
14 locals recommend
Grand Avenue
Grand Avenue
14 locals recommend
Variety of restaurants to satisfy your hunger.

Parks & Nature

Grab a cup of java from Peet's and take a stroll around Lake Merritt. Every Saturday from 8-2 is the Lake Merritt Farmer's Market.
751 locals recommend
Lake Merritt Amphitheater
Lake Merritt Boulevard
751 locals recommend
Grab a cup of java from Peet's and take a stroll around Lake Merritt. Every Saturday from 8-2 is the Lake Merritt Farmer's Market.
Variety of trails for all hiking levels. Be sure to visit http://www.ebparks.org/parks/redwood
373 locals recommend
Redwood Regional Park
7867 Redwood Road
373 locals recommend
Variety of trails for all hiking levels. Be sure to visit http://www.ebparks.org/parks/redwood

Arts & Culture

Eat, dance and check out the exhibits at Friday nights at the OMCA http://museumca.org/friday-nights-omca
547 locals recommend
Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak St
547 locals recommend
Eat, dance and check out the exhibits at Friday nights at the OMCA http://museumca.org/friday-nights-omca

Essentials

If we don't have what you need, Walgreens is just a stroll away from the house.
18 locals recommend
Walgreens Pharmacy
3434 High St
18 locals recommend
If we don't have what you need, Walgreens is just a stroll away from the house.
Great spot to grab light groceries for your stay.
230 locals recommend
Farmer Joe's Marketplace
3501 MacArthur Blvd
230 locals recommend
Great spot to grab light groceries for your stay.

Entertainment & Activities

$5 Tuesday all day including new releases!
382 locals recommend
Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand Ave
382 locals recommend
$5 Tuesday all day including new releases!
Enjoy a delicious gourmet meal, glass of wine or pint of beer with your movie. Great spot for a date night or with friends. Check out their site for showtimes and special events. http://www.thenewparkway.com/
156 locals recommend
The New Parkway Theater
474 24th St
156 locals recommend
Enjoy a delicious gourmet meal, glass of wine or pint of beer with your movie. Great spot for a date night or with friends. Check out their site for showtimes and special events. http://www.thenewparkway.com/