Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
Downtown Oakland
Jack London Square
472 Water StParks & Nature
Lake Merritt is the go-to spot for locals for a fun afternoon for the whole family. It's great for a picnic, walks/jogging around the lake or lounging around with good book or a romantic tryst.
751 locals recommend
Lake Merritt Amphitheater
Lake Merritt BoulevardLake Merritt is the go-to spot for locals for a fun afternoon for the whole family. It's great for a picnic, walks/jogging around the lake or lounging around with good book or a romantic tryst.
Arts & Culture
Oakland Museum offers a variety of exhibits, arts/craft activities as well as cultural events and live music,
547 locals recommend
Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak StOakland Museum offers a variety of exhibits, arts/craft activities as well as cultural events and live music,
Shopping
The Lakeshore area has everything you need from grocery stores to coffee shops, restaurants/ bars and unique boutique shops etc
26 locals recommend
Lakeshore Avenue
Lakeshore AvenueThe Lakeshore area has everything you need from grocery stores to coffee shops, restaurants/ bars and unique boutique shops etc
Grand Avenue
Grand AvenueGrand Ave also offers restaurants/ bars, nail salons etc
Whole Foods
66 Fairmount AveEssentials
Trader Joe's
3250 Lakeshore AveGetting Around
12th Street / Oakland City Center station
1245 Broadwayor 19th Street Bart
19th St / Oakland station
1900 Broadwayor 12th St Bart
Drinks & Nightlife
For all the cubanofilo salseros out there. This is the meat market you are looking for!
54 locals recommend
CAÑA Cuban Parlor & Cafe
530 Lake Park AveFor all the cubanofilo salseros out there. This is the meat market you are looking for!
389 Grand Ave
389 Grand AvenueOur favorite local upscale dive for the best cocktails around!
Luka's Taproom & Lounge
2221 BroadwayGreat Food! Burgers, Beer and nightlife with DJ & dancing
Uptown
Tribune Tavern
401 13th StGreat place for Happy Hour, to watch the game and bar bites.