Guidebook for Oakland
Drinks & Nightlife
Amazing cocktails and food! Also it's walking distance! Definitely worth checking out if you can.
47 locals recommend
Honor Kitchen & Cocktails
1411 Powell StAmazing cocktails and food! Also it's walking distance! Definitely worth checking out if you can.
You don't have to trek to Chico anymore to get some fresh Sierra Nevada brews!
25 locals recommend
Sierra Nevada Torpedo Room
2031 Fourth StYou don't have to trek to Chico anymore to get some fresh Sierra Nevada brews!
Wolfhound Bar
5516 San Pablo AveFavorite local watering hole.
Super local, small production brewery. The head brewer and owner works the taps and all the brews are fantastic. Huge lending library and board game selections.
27 locals recommend
Novel Brewing Company
6510 San Pablo AveSuper local, small production brewery. The head brewer and owner works the taps and all the brews are fantastic. Huge lending library and board game selections.
Food Scene
24hr cafe - An Oakland and Emeryville institution. Owned and operated by members of the band Green Day!
54 locals recommend
Rudy's Can't Fail Cafe
4081 Hollis St24hr cafe - An Oakland and Emeryville institution. Owned and operated by members of the band Green Day!
Our favorite breakfast spot! Just go!
Also great for Lunch.
Please note - It does get busy on the weekends for breakfast.
43 locals recommend
Doyle Street Cafe
5515 Doyle StOur favorite breakfast spot! Just go!
Also great for Lunch.
Please note - It does get busy on the weekends for breakfast.
KYU2 Sushi
6485 Hollis StNeighborhood sushi spot. Great happy hour options on week nights.
Don't let the name fool you...These guys make incredible thin crust pizza!
31 locals recommend
Rotten City Pizza
6613 Hollis StDon't let the name fool you...These guys make incredible thin crust pizza!
If you like baked goods, then you must go to Arizmendi! We recommend the Scone of the day.
72 locals recommend
Arizmendi Bakery & Pizzeria
4301 San Pablo AveIf you like baked goods, then you must go to Arizmendi! We recommend the Scone of the day.
Beer fan? Check out Drakes Dealership. Serving all of Drake's famous brews along with a huge selection of other breweries.
Incredible outdoor seating area is a must if the weather is nice.
165 locals recommend
Drake's Dealership
2325 BroadwayBeer fan? Check out Drakes Dealership. Serving all of Drake's famous brews along with a huge selection of other breweries.
Incredible outdoor seating area is a must if the weather is nice.
A restaurant that specializes in Mac & Cheese! It really is worth the wait.
149 locals recommend
Homeroom
400 40th StA restaurant that specializes in Mac & Cheese! It really is worth the wait.
Cassave
5412 San Pablo AveGreat cheap Mexican food.
Awesome new beer garden right across from MacArthur Bart Station! Definitely worth checking out on a sunny day! Retractable roof in case it does rain. Has pizza and pub food.
38 locals recommend
Arthur Mac's Tap and Snack
4006 Martin Luther King Jr WayAwesome new beer garden right across from MacArthur Bart Station! Definitely worth checking out on a sunny day! Retractable roof in case it does rain. Has pizza and pub food.
Famous Bay Area sandwiches. Incredibly unique combinations. Definitely worth checking out.
44 locals recommend
Ike's Sandwiches
2204 BroadwayFamous Bay Area sandwiches. Incredibly unique combinations. Definitely worth checking out.
Our favorite local restaurant! Amazing high-quality asian-fusion fare. Noodles are hand made in-house. Great cocktails.
11 locals recommend
Noodle Theory Provisions
5849 San Pablo AveOur favorite local restaurant! Amazing high-quality asian-fusion fare. Noodles are hand made in-house. Great cocktails.
Monster Pho 2
3900 Adeline StTop notch Pho and Vietnamese food.
Every Sunday, 9am-1pm. Fantastic breakfast/lunch options, fresh produce, and live music. Good times all around.
96 locals recommend
Temescal Farmer's Market
5300 Claremont AveEvery Sunday, 9am-1pm. Fantastic breakfast/lunch options, fresh produce, and live music. Good times all around.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
3250 Lakeshore AveGood spot to grab some groceries. Nice and close to the property.
Sightseeing
An absolutely beautiful park with views of San Francisco and both the Golden Gate and Bay Bridge.
75 locals recommend
Cesar Chavez Park
11 Spinnaker WayAn absolutely beautiful park with views of San Francisco and both the Golden Gate and Bay Bridge.
Jack London Square is a vibrant Waterfront destination in Oakland bringing together dining, retail, and recreation.
Kayaks and bike rentals available. Some incredible restaurants and local shops.
213 locals recommend
Jack London Square
472 Water StJack London Square is a vibrant Waterfront destination in Oakland bringing together dining, retail, and recreation.
Kayaks and bike rentals available. Some incredible restaurants and local shops.
3.4 miles of shoreline around a beautiful lake in the heart of Oakland. Makes for a great jog or walk.
Kayak rentals available.
Grand Ave along the lake is great for exploring.
751 locals recommend
Lake Merritt Amphitheater
Lake Merritt Boulevard3.4 miles of shoreline around a beautiful lake in the heart of Oakland. Makes for a great jog or walk.
Kayak rentals available.
Grand Ave along the lake is great for exploring.
Cal Berkeley - The famous university is always worth exploring.
427 locals recommend
University of California, Berkeley
Oxford StreetCal Berkeley - The famous university is always worth exploring.
Children's Fairyland near Lake Merrit was the 1st ever "themed" amusement park in the USA!
Fairyland includes 10 acres of play sets, small rides, and animals
140 locals recommend
Children's Fairyland
699 Bellevue AveChildren's Fairyland near Lake Merrit was the 1st ever "themed" amusement park in the USA!
Fairyland includes 10 acres of play sets, small rides, and animals
Maybe I'm biased but I do believe that a Golden State Warriors game is the best sporting event you will ever attend.
If you can get tickets. Go!
83 locals recommend
Oracle Arena
7000 Coliseum WayMaybe I'm biased but I do believe that a Golden State Warriors game is the best sporting event you will ever attend.
If you can get tickets. Go!
Everything Else
*Only Last Weekend of the each Month*
Treasure Island, a small island between San Francisco and Oakland is an old Navy base that hosts a great Flea Market.
http://www.treasureislandflea.com
9 locals recommend
TreasureFest
*Only Last Weekend of the each Month*
Treasure Island, a small island between San Francisco and Oakland is an old Navy base that hosts a great Flea Market.
http://www.treasureislandflea.com
Trendy shopping and eating area in Berkeley.
http://www.fourthstreetshop.com/
184 locals recommend
Fourth Street
Fourth StreetTrendy shopping and eating area in Berkeley.
http://www.fourthstreetshop.com/
Arts & Culture
Out door mall in Emeryville. Big name shops and IMAX movie theater.
126 locals recommend
Bay Street Emeryville
5616 Bay StOut door mall in Emeryville. Big name shops and IMAX movie theater.
Getting Around
MacArthur Station
555 40th StClosest BART station. Travel around the Bay!
The closest BART station in the East Bay to SF. One stop, 10/15 minutes later, and you're at SF embarcadero. Recommend taking an Uber/Lyft to the station.
12 locals recommend
West Oakland Bart station
The closest BART station in the East Bay to SF. One stop, 10/15 minutes later, and you're at SF embarcadero. Recommend taking an Uber/Lyft to the station.