Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
Everything is delicious and the folks that run it are super nice. Neighborhood vibe.
123 locals recommend
Wood Tavern
6317 College AveEverything is delicious and the folks that run it are super nice. Neighborhood vibe.
Café Colucci
5849 Telegraph AveReally good Ethiopian food with brown injera -
Inside Market Hall Foods is The Pasta Shop (incredible fresh pasta and deli + specialty grocer), Highwire Coffee, Market Hall Bakery, Market Hall Produce, Hapuku Fish Shop, Marin Sun Farms Butcher, Paul Marcus Wines, The Flower and the B flower shop
40 locals recommend
Market Hall Foods Oakland
5655 College AveInside Market Hall Foods is The Pasta Shop (incredible fresh pasta and deli + specialty grocer), Highwire Coffee, Market Hall Bakery, Market Hall Produce, Hapuku Fish Shop, Marin Sun Farms Butcher, Paul Marcus Wines, The Flower and the B flower shop
Cole Coffee Cafe
307 63rd StClassic Pour Overs, Avo Toast and more
Timeless Coffee
4252 Piedmont AveVegan Coffee Shop. It's good!
Take the Ferry to SF on Saturday to catch the farmers market as well as all the great shops at the Ferry Building
189 locals recommend
Ferry Building
Take the Ferry to SF on Saturday to catch the farmers market as well as all the great shops at the Ferry Building
if you've never had south indian food like Dosas, this place is excellent
101 locals recommend
Udupi Palace
1007 Valencia Stif you've never had south indian food like Dosas, this place is excellent
Urban Remedy
34 Miller AveGreat Juices and Salads!
Summer Kitchen +bakeshop
2944 College AveGreat Take Out!!
Zachary's Chicago Pizza
5801 College AveThe pizza is worth it
Don't waster your time waiting in line at Ici. Tara's is better and all organic!
50 locals recommend
Tara's Organic Ice Cream
4731 Telegraph AveDon't waster your time waiting in line at Ici. Tara's is better and all organic!
Essentials
If you need anything for your pet while here - they are the best. Buy 4 of anything get one free
Pet Food Express
6398 Telegraph AveIf you need anything for your pet while here - they are the best. Buy 4 of anything get one free
Whole Foods Market
230 Bay PlWalking Distance from our place
Yoga to the People
64 Shattuck SquareGreat Yoga at sliding scale prices
If you've never been to the bowl, it's worth a trip to see all the amazing produce. You'll be blown away. the parking lot sucks!
419 locals recommend
Berkeley Bowl
2020 Oregon StIf you've never been to the bowl, it's worth a trip to see all the amazing produce. You'll be blown away. the parking lot sucks!
Entertainment & Activities
Rialto Cinemas Elmwood
2966 College AveGreat theater
Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse
2020 Addison StGreat Music scene.
Shopping
Hi-Fidelity Cannabis Dispensary
2465 Telegraph AveCannabis
Getting Around
Ferry Landing
10 Clay StreetTake the Ferry to San Francisco! https://sanfranciscobayferry.com/route/sffb/oakland
Rockridge Station
5660 College AveDrinks & Nightlife
have a drink at the iconic Claremont Hotel and enjoy a great view
41 locals recommend
Claremont Club & Spa - A Fairmont Hotel
41 Tunnel Rdhave a drink at the iconic Claremont Hotel and enjoy a great view
Great BAR! Have a drink before catching a show at the Freight and Salvage or Berkeley Rep Theater
35 locals recommend
Revival Bar + Kitchen
2102 Shattuck AveGreat BAR! Have a drink before catching a show at the Freight and Salvage or Berkeley Rep Theater
Parks & Nature
The University of California Botanical Garden
200 Centennial DrIn the summer, its a great place to be, but get there early or you may have to park far away, but usually it's not too bad. You can also go later in the day like 5pm and still get a swim in. Walk the dogs around the lake too. or go in the off season for a walk around the lake and just experience some peace and quiet
43 locals recommend
Lake Anza
In the summer, its a great place to be, but get there early or you may have to park far away, but usually it's not too bad. You can also go later in the day like 5pm and still get a swim in. Walk the dogs around the lake too. or go in the off season for a walk around the lake and just experience some peace and quiet
Muir Woods Visitor Center
1 Muir Woods RdNot that far for some amazing trees!