Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
best coffee in the area
Pleasant neighborhood cafe
3 minutes from the house
30 locals recommend
Haddon Hill Cafe
504 Wesley Avebest coffee in the area
Pleasant neighborhood cafe
3 minutes from the house
Arizmendi Bakery
3265 Lakeshore AveBest Bakery around
Good baguette and nice pastries
Sister
3308 Grand AveGood food, nice cafe and cool brunch
Bacheesos
246 Grand AveAwesome Brunch on week ends
Fog City Bakehouse
3249 Grand AveBest French pastries in the neighborhood. Very kind staff.
Great Spice Store if you are looking for your usual spice or to discover new flavors.
34 locals recommend
Oaktown Spice Shop
546 Grand AveGreat Spice Store if you are looking for your usual spice or to discover new flavors.
Saturday Meeting & Shopping place for Oakland families.
197 locals recommend
Grand Lake Farmers Market
746 Grand AveSaturday Meeting & Shopping place for Oakland families.
Chai Thai Noodles
545 International BoulevardBest Thai Restaurant Ever. Little secret of the Area!
Zachary's Chicago Pizza
5801 College AveMonster Phở
360 BroadwayDelicious & Gigantic Vegetarian Pho.
Everything Else
Namaste Yoga + Wellness Grand Lake
3227 Lakeshore AveReally nice yoga studio with great teachers
Organic Bliss Day Spa
547 Athol AveBest beauty salon around
Great Gym with many classes. 3 first days are free. So if you are in town for just a couple days and looking for a place to work out. This might be just what you need http://fitnesssf.com/free-pass/
15 locals recommend
FITNESS SF - Oakland
600 Grand AveGreat Gym with many classes. 3 first days are free. So if you are in town for just a couple days and looking for a place to work out. This might be just what you need http://fitnesssf.com/free-pass/
Essentials
Trader Joe's
3250 Lakeshore AveGrocery store
Whole Foods Market
230 Bay PlAwesome organic food market
Arts & Culture
Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand AveAwesome old movie theater fully
Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak StEntertainment & Activities
Oakland Public Library: Lakeview Branch
550 El EmbarcaderoAwesome children library and weekly story time
Children's Fairyland
699 Bellevue AveOakland Zoo station
9777 Golf Links RdBeautiful & well maintained animal haven.
Parks & Nature
Awesome for a morning run, afternoon walk or just to sit & enjoy a picnic while soaking the sun & Oakland's vibrant energy.
751 locals recommend
Lake Merritt Amphitheater
Lake Merritt BoulevardAwesome for a morning run, afternoon walk or just to sit & enjoy a picnic while soaking the sun & Oakland's vibrant energy.
Great Trails with Redwood Trees & Beautiful Views of the Bay Area.
214 locals recommend
Joaquin Miller Park
3300 Joaquin Miller RdGreat Trails with Redwood Trees & Beautiful Views of the Bay Area.
Drinks & Nightlife
Yoshi's Oakland
510 Embarcadero WestGreat Jazz Club.
Fox Theater
1807 Telegraph AveMeeting Music Venue of Oakland