Guidebook for Oakland
Everything Else
The Crucible is an amazing, amazing art / metal working space. A definite must see if you have a chance to catch an open house or one of their shows. If you are an artist or art supporter - stop by!
28 locals recommend
The Crucible
1260 7th StThe Crucible is an amazing, amazing art / metal working space. A definite must see if you have a chance to catch an open house or one of their shows. If you are an artist or art supporter - stop by!
Target
1057 Eastshore HwyIts close. You can get anything here.
West Oakland BART station is the last station before you go under the Bay and up into SF. 5 blocks from my cottage.
79 locals recommend
West Oakland station
1451 7th StWest Oakland BART station is the last station before you go under the Bay and up into SF. 5 blocks from my cottage.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
3250 Lakeshore AveEveryone needs to know where Trader Joes is. :)
Food Scene
In Jack London. Great selection of gourmet pizza and food, wonderful firepits for evening dinner.
42 locals recommend
Forge Pizza Oakland
66 Franklin StIn Jack London. Great selection of gourmet pizza and food, wonderful firepits for evening dinner.
Delicious, small w great light breakfast menu. Yummy coffee and outside seating. Once of my fav meeting places with friends.
22 locals recommend
Caffe 817
817 Washington StDelicious, small w great light breakfast menu. Yummy coffee and outside seating. Once of my fav meeting places with friends.
Arts & Culture
Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak StOne of the best medium size professional theaters in the Bay. Amazing unexpected productions. Decidedly not traditional GO. if you want tickets, ask me and I'll see what I can do.
Crowded Fire Theater Admin Office
1695 18th StOne of the best medium size professional theaters in the Bay. Amazing unexpected productions. Decidedly not traditional GO. if you want tickets, ask me and I'll see what I can do.