Guidebook for Oakland
Arts & Culture
Check out the museum on Friday nights for 1/2 price admission and food truck nirvana.
http://www.museumca.org
547 locals recommend
Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak StCheck out the museum on Friday nights for 1/2 price admission and food truck nirvana.
http://www.museumca.org
Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand Ave$5 movies on Tuesdays
Drinks & Nightlife
If you want a break from the wine tasting scene. Check out St. Georgies for a distillery tour and tasting.
65 locals recommend
St. George Spirits
2601 Monarch StIf you want a break from the wine tasting scene. Check out St. Georgies for a distillery tour and tasting.
Ye Old Hut
5515 College AvenueHistoric Oakland Bar.
The Fat Lady
201 Washington StOne of my personal favorites.
The Alley | Piano Bar & Restaurant
3325 Grand AveHistoric Oakland bar.
Kingfish Pub & Cafe
5227 Telegraph AveHistoric Oakland bar.
Sightseeing
Lake Merritt Amphitheater
Lake Merritt BoulevardCheck out the Saturday Farmers Market.
Jack London Square station
245 2nd StCheck out the Sunday Farmer's Market,
Food Scene
Blue Bottle Coffee
315 Linden StMy favorite coffee spot.
Munchery
If you want good food delivered to the house, order from the Munchery.
www.munchery.com
Hawker Fare
2300 Webster StGreat local spot to visit.
Mua Oakland
2442a Webster StOne of my favorite spots for food and drinks.
Camino
3917 Grand AveGreat local spot to visit.
Flora
1900 Telegraph AveGreat local spot to visit.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
3250 Lakeshore AveClosest Trader Joes.
Whole Foods Market
230 Bay PlClosest whole foods.
Walkable grocery store (also, can take the 54 AC Transit Bus)
230 locals recommend
Farmer Joe's Marketplace
3501 MacArthur BlvdWalkable grocery store (also, can take the 54 AC Transit Bus)
Everything Else
Fruitvale Station
Fruitvale AvenueEasy Transportation into SF.