Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
La Note
2377 Shattuck AveBreakfast is the best get here early if weekend always packed
Great food Laid-back cafe for Asian, Mexican & American dishes like pork-belly tacos & tempura onion rings.
32 locals recommend
Belly
1901 San Pablo AveGreat food Laid-back cafe for Asian, Mexican & American dishes like pork-belly tacos & tempura onion rings.
Renovated, industrial warehouse offering eclectic small plates, cocktails & songs spun by a DJ.
145 locals recommend
Mua Oakland
2442a Webster StRenovated, industrial warehouse offering eclectic small plates, cocktails & songs spun by a DJ.
Italian-American deli items, to-go snacks & drinks offered in eclectic digs with an outdoor patio.
20 locals recommend
Stay Gold Deli
2635 San Pablo AveItalian-American deli items, to-go snacks & drinks offered in eclectic digs with an outdoor patio.
Casual yet modern cafe & coffeehouse with a beehive theme serving pastries & sandwiches.
51 locals recommend
Hive
2139 MacArthur BlvdCasual yet modern cafe & coffeehouse with a beehive theme serving pastries & sandwiches.
Walk-up food truck doles out classic tacos, burritos & other Mexican comfort eats at the counter.
31 locals recommend
Taqueria Sinaloa
2138 International BlvdWalk-up food truck doles out classic tacos, burritos & other Mexican comfort eats at the counter.
Phở Ao Sen Restaurant
1139 E 12th StGreat Vietnamese cuisine
Drinks & Nightlife
Taproom of San Leandro brewery for house beer plus wood-fired pizza & more in former auto-shop digs.
165 locals recommend
Drake's Dealership
2325 BroadwayTaproom of San Leandro brewery for house beer plus wood-fired pizza & more in former auto-shop digs.
Narrow, art-lined bar with clever cocktails & a modest menu of chips & empanadas, plus DJ nights.
26 locals recommend
Somar Bar and Lounge
1727 Telegraph AveNarrow, art-lined bar with clever cocktails & a modest menu of chips & empanadas, plus DJ nights.
Unpretentious hangout offers signature cocktails & regular live bands in a bohemian-styled interior.
33 locals recommend
The Layover
1517 Franklin StUnpretentious hangout offers signature cocktails & regular live bands in a bohemian-styled interior.
Large bar featuring cocktails, elevated bar bites & bocce ball in a buzzing, contemporary space.
79 locals recommend
Make Westing
1741 Telegraph AveLarge bar featuring cocktails, elevated bar bites & bocce ball in a buzzing, contemporary space.
Hip hangout for French-inspired Californian comfort food, plus late-night dancing to DJ tunes.
73 locals recommend
Luka's Taproom & Lounge
2221 BroadwayHip hangout for French-inspired Californian comfort food, plus late-night dancing to DJ tunes.
Parks & Nature
Go for a walk or a job around the lake a great place , sometimes there is live music and dancing , and plenty of places to eat near by , on nice hot summers everyone BBQ's there.
751 locals recommend
Lake Merritt Amphitheater
Lake Merritt BoulevardGo for a walk or a job around the lake a great place , sometimes there is live music and dancing , and plenty of places to eat near by , on nice hot summers everyone BBQ's there.
Oakland Zoo was established in 1922 in Oakland, California, United States and is managed by the Conservation Society of California, a 5013 non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of wildlife both locally and globally
72 locals recommend
Oakland Zoo station
9777 Golf Links RdOakland Zoo was established in 1922 in Oakland, California, United States and is managed by the Conservation Society of California, a 5013 non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of wildlife both locally and globally
Golden Gate Park, located in San Francisco, California, United States, is a large urban park consisting of 1,017 acres of public grounds
1721 locals recommend
Golden Gate Park
Golden Gate Park, located in San Francisco, California, United States, is a large urban park consisting of 1,017 acres of public grounds
Arts & Culture
Artifacts & interactive displays in a modern building focusing on state art, history & science.
547 locals recommend
Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak StArtifacts & interactive displays in a modern building focusing on state art, history & science.
Essentials
Trader Joe's is a neighborhood grocery store with amazing food and drink from around the globe and around the corner. Great quality at great prices.
219 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
225 El Cerrito PlazaTrader Joe's is a neighborhood grocery store with amazing food and drink from around the globe and around the corner. Great quality at great prices.
Safeway
3550 Fruitvale AveSupermarket chain pretty much anything you need .
Entertainment & Activities
Good movies great area bars and restaurants nearby eat and see a good movie .
382 locals recommend
Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand AveGood movies great area bars and restaurants nearby eat and see a good movie .
Oracle Arena is an indoor arena located in Oakland, California, United States, and is the home of the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association. The arena opened in 1966 and is the oldest arena in the NBA
83 locals recommend
Oracle Arena
7000 Coliseum WayOracle Arena is an indoor arena located in Oakland, California, United States, and is the home of the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association. The arena opened in 1966 and is the oldest arena in the NBA
The Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum, often referred to as the Oakland Coliseum, is a multi-purpose stadium in Oakland, California, United States, which is home to both the Oakland Athletics of Major League Baseball (MLB) and the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). It opened in 1966 and is the only remaining stadium in the United States that is shared by professional football and baseball teams. The Coliseum was also home to some games of the San Jose Earthquakes of Major League Soccer in 2008–2009 and hosted games at the 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup. The Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum complex consists of the stadium and the neighboring Oracle Arena.
6 locals recommend
Coliseum Way
Joe Morgan WayThe Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum, often referred to as the Oakland Coliseum, is a multi-purpose stadium in Oakland, California, United States, which is home to both the Oakland Athletics of Major League Baseball (MLB) and the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). It opened in 1966 and is the only remaining stadium in the United States that is shared by professional football and baseball teams. The Coliseum was also home to some games of the San Jose Earthquakes of Major League Soccer in 2008–2009 and hosted games at the 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup. The Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum complex consists of the stadium and the neighboring Oracle Arena.
Getting Around
25 min walk 4 min uber / lyft ride away cheap cost from Oakland to SF City
20 locals recommend
Fruitvale Station
25 min walk 4 min uber / lyft ride away cheap cost from Oakland to SF City