Guidebook for Oakland
Everything Else
less than ten minutes walk from the house- at night- as in much of Oakland, SF, Berkeley- I would not walk- take a cheap quick Lyft or Uber for about $5-6.
79 locals recommend
West Oakland station
1451 7th Stless than ten minutes walk from the house- at night- as in much of Oakland, SF, Berkeley- I would not walk- take a cheap quick Lyft or Uber for about $5-6.
great area with lovely old Victorian buildings, an amazing farmers market on Friday mornings/lunch time, and cafes and restaurants.
25 locals recommend
Old Oakland
great area with lovely old Victorian buildings, an amazing farmers market on Friday mornings/lunch time, and cafes and restaurants.
the best thing to do on a friday morning/lunch- live music, fresh food, food trucks!
21 locals recommend
Old Oakland Farmer's Market
485 9th Streetthe best thing to do on a friday morning/lunch- live music, fresh food, food trucks!
Food Scene
Kilovolt Coffee
1829 Mandela Parkwaygreat coffee shop- good food too!
Awaken Cafe & Roasting
1429 Broadwaygreat sandwiches, salads, coffee. downtown.
Swan's Market
538 9th Stgreat spot with lots of amazing restaurants to choose from.
Brown Sugar Kitchen
2295 Broadwayfamous- for good reason- soul food heaven!
Drinks & Nightlife
Bar 355
355 19th Stgreat bar- great music- great cocktails- a hidden gem.
Essentials
a great small local shop- lots of organic-and community owned!
65 locals recommend
Mandela Foods Cooperative
1430 7th Sta great small local shop- lots of organic-and community owned!