Guidebook for Oakland
Sightseeing
The heart of the neighborhood! Come see the waterfront and explore the sights and venues.
213 locals recommend
Jack London Square
472 Water StThe heart of the neighborhood! Come see the waterfront and explore the sights and venues.
Everything Else
CrossFit East Bay
66 Franklin StGet an incredible workout in while you're away from home. It hasn't killed me yet!
Lake Merritt Station
800 Oak StTake Bart into San Francisco and avoid the bridge traffic.
Lake Merritt Amphitheater
Lake Merritt BoulevardGo for a run or walk around the beautiful lake.
Jack London Square station
245 2nd StAmtrak a block away.
Food Scene
Forge Pizza Oakland
66 Franklin StIncredible pizza with a beautiful view.
Chop Bar
190 4th StThe menu changes daily.
Cuisines of North, Central and South America, made with sustainable California ingredients.
24 locals recommend
Bocanova
Cuisines of North, Central and South America, made with sustainable California ingredients.
Occupying 17,000 square feet in the heart of Jack London Square, this live music club and upscale Japanese restaurant been one of the East Bay's greatest destinations since 1997.
136 locals recommend
Yoshi's Oakland
510 Embarcadero WestOccupying 17,000 square feet in the heart of Jack London Square, this live music club and upscale Japanese restaurant been one of the East Bay's greatest destinations since 1997.
Rosamunde Sausage Grill
2832 Mission StQuick, cheap, delicious goodness.
Home of Chicken & Waffles
444 Embarcadero WestEveryone should try this once.
Haven
44 Webster StAnother great new bar with amazing weekend brunch.
Yia-Yia's Sandwiches
200 Alice StDelicious diner-style breakfast and lunch joint right downstairs.
Vegetarian / Vegan Restaurant serving Southern / Soul Food style dishes.
40 locals recommend
Souley Vegan
301 BroadwayVegetarian / Vegan Restaurant serving Southern / Soul Food style dishes.
Zachary's Chicago Pizza
5801 College AveBest Deep Dish Pizza in the Bay Area.
A neighborhood and destination restaurant featuring an eclectic mix of organic / sustainable wines from small, local and old world vintners
15 locals recommend
Encuentro
550 2nd StA neighborhood and destination restaurant featuring an eclectic mix of organic / sustainable wines from small, local and old world vintners
Arts & Culture
The Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) brings together three historically independent disciplines—art, history, and natural sciences—under one roof to celebrate the many facets of California.
547 locals recommend
Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak StThe Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) brings together three historically independent disciplines—art, history, and natural sciences—under one roof to celebrate the many facets of California.
Regal Jack London
100 Washington StMovie Theater
Movie Theater with full dining and drink menu and comfy couches to curl up on!
156 locals recommend
The New Parkway Theater
474 24th StMovie Theater with full dining and drink menu and comfy couches to curl up on!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Fat Lady
201 Washington StNew Orleans Style Bar w/ Great Brunch.
Heinold's First and Last Chance Saloon
48 Webster StreetKitschy in a silly way, but great beer.
Tap room and bottle shop offering well selected craft beer including 47 different taps available on a rotating draft menu.
42 locals recommend
Beer Revolution: pick-up & curbside ❤️
464 3rd StTap room and bottle shop offering well selected craft beer including 47 different taps available on a rotating draft menu.