Hiking, Biking, Fun and great Dining in Oakland and Beyond!
Food & Groceries nearby.
Rocky’s Market. Groceries, deli, coffee and food to-go is the closest! Also offers unusual souvenirs and food items. It's a local gem.
Safeway
2096 Mountain Blvdclosest supermarket
Great local grocery store and deli with lots of gluten free and specialty items, beer and wine. Their fresh made sandwiches are fabulous! Also ready made breakfast and dinner items are available. Located just a short drive down the hill. It’s a neighborhood gem.
23 locals recommend
Rocky's Market
1440 Leimert BlvdGreat local grocery store and deli with lots of gluten free and specialty items, beer and wine. Their fresh made sandwiches are fabulous! Also ready made breakfast and dinner items are available. Located just a short drive down the hill. It’s a neighborhood gem.
Whole Foods Market
230 Bay PlLucky Supermarkets
815 Marina Village PkwyLargest Supermarket nearby, larger than Safeway.
Trader Joe's
3250 Lakeshore AveClosest Trader Joes. Has low cost international foods.
Food Scene
Starbucks
2080 Mountain Blvdgood coffee!
Great hamburgers and beer. They have wonderful veggie burgers too, and gluten free buns. Great for kids and they have a huge colorful map of Oakland on the wall.
49 locals recommend
Park Burger
4218 Park BlvdGreat hamburgers and beer. They have wonderful veggie burgers too, and gluten free buns. Great for kids and they have a huge colorful map of Oakland on the wall.
EXCELLENT FOOD, kind of pricey though. Reservations are hard to get though if there's only two you can tyypically get a seat at the bar.
123 locals recommend
Wood Tavern
6317 College AveEXCELLENT FOOD, kind of pricey though. Reservations are hard to get though if there's only two you can tyypically get a seat at the bar.
Southie
6311 College AveGreat food, casual, not too expesive
Excellent wood fired pizza. Fun sport bar with big outdoor patio.
42 locals recommend
Forge Pizza Oakland
66 Franklin StExcellent wood fired pizza. Fun sport bar with big outdoor patio.
Great wood fired pizza, and very close! Nice atmosphere and outside dining.
40 locals recommend
Marzano Restaurant And Bar
4214 Park BoulevardGreat wood fired pizza, and very close! Nice atmosphere and outside dining.
Excellent food and atmosphere! Great bar, two or three people can usually get a seat at the bar without reservations
19 locals recommend
The Wolf
3853 Piedmont AveExcellent food and atmosphere! Great bar, two or three people can usually get a seat at the bar without reservations
A great place for views, food is typically quite good. You can visit Sutro Baths as well.
285 locals recommend
Cliff House
1090 Point Lobos AveA great place for views, food is typically quite good. You can visit Sutro Baths as well.
Sightseeing
We never get tired of the Golden Gate Bridge! There are vista points on both sides of the bridge, City side. Also better views on the far side of the bridge if you take the drive up the mountain, incredible views over the bridge... if a foggy day you may get above the fog.
Jack London Square
472 Water StGreat restaurants, FERRY Terminal to San Francisco.
A boat ride to Alcatraz and back is a must! But book your tickets on-line ASAP to avoid disappointment. www.alcatraz cruises.com
503 locals recommend
Alcatraz Island
A boat ride to Alcatraz and back is a must! But book your tickets on-line ASAP to avoid disappointment. www.alcatraz cruises.com
Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate BridgeMuir Woods is a must see and extremely popular, you must make reservations ahead of time. https://gomuirwoods.com/
660 locals recommend
Muir Woods National Monument
Muir Woods is a must see and extremely popular, you must make reservations ahead of time. https://gomuirwoods.com/
Muir Beach
Museums
Great location close by In Berkeley hills above University of California. Outdoors attractions great for kids to climb on! Interesting exhibits inside too.
Lawrence Hall of Science
Bars
Over 21
Plank
98 BroadwayBowling, bocce ball, great bar and drinks. LOTS of FUN!!
about 3 miles, very pleasant and scenic. Park on the street anywhere that's convenient.
748 locals recommend
Lake Merritt
about 3 miles, very pleasant and scenic. Park on the street anywhere that's convenient.
Stinson Beach
Point Lobos
Try to go at Sunset, it's fantastic. Next to Sutro Baths.
This is in Jack London Square and is a hoot! Original bar transplanted to Jack London Square. It’s Jack London’s original hang out.
61 locals recommend
Heinold's First and Last Chance Saloon
48 Webster StreetThis is in Jack London Square and is a hoot! Original bar transplanted to Jack London Square. It’s Jack London’s original hang out.
Hiking and mountain biking
Great hikes and views in the mountain above our house. Hikes up to 10 miles. Park at the Chabot Science Center parking garage, hikes start just past the end of the garage.
Get a good workout at this popular hiking destination-great views and interesting history as well
80 locals recommend
Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve
Get a good workout at this popular hiking destination-great views and interesting history as well
Roberts Regional Recreation Area
10570 Skyline Blvd