Guidebook for Oakland

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Guidebook for Oakland

Food Scene

Ethically sourced, delicious coffee. Family- owned, Minority- owned, super friendly staff!
14 locals recommend
Akat Cafe Kalli
1603 2nd Ave
14 locals recommend
Ethically sourced, delicious coffee. Family- owned, Minority- owned, super friendly staff!
Local favorite. The menu is delicious and the views of Lake Merritt are lovely!
105 locals recommend
Portal Oakland
1611 2nd Ave
105 locals recommend
Local favorite. The menu is delicious and the views of Lake Merritt are lovely!
Just down the block. Decent coffee, good breakfast sandwiches, tea & lunch treats. Also... baked goods!
31 locals recommend
Woody's Cafe
1841 Park Blvd
31 locals recommend
Just down the block. Decent coffee, good breakfast sandwiches, tea & lunch treats. Also... baked goods!

Drinks & Nightlife

19 locals recommend
Era Art Bar & Lounge
19 Grand Ave
19 locals recommend
13 locals recommend
389 Grand Ave
389 Grand Avenue
13 locals recommend

Sightseeing

Lovely Lake Merritt. A great place to post up with a book and beer/tea/latte; have a picnic; ride around in a rented bike (Ford bike), or scooter (Lime, Bird), or just people watch!
751 locals recommend
Lake Merritt Amphitheater
Lake Merritt Boulevard
751 locals recommend
Lovely Lake Merritt. A great place to post up with a book and beer/tea/latte; have a picnic; ride around in a rented bike (Ford bike), or scooter (Lime, Bird), or just people watch!

Parks & Nature

Family- friendly with an EPIC playground. PLUS grills, picnic tables, volleyball court, trails, public pool, and stunning views of the Bay. This spot is one of our family's all time favorites.
31 locals recommend
Roberts Regional Recreation Area
10570 Skyline Blvd
31 locals recommend
Family- friendly with an EPIC playground. PLUS grills, picnic tables, volleyball court, trails, public pool, and stunning views of the Bay. This spot is one of our family's all time favorites.