Elizabeth’s guidebook
Food scene
Our neighborhood has lots of great restaurants with cuisine from the Horn of Africa. This Ethiopian restaurant is my favorite. As a bonus, it has it's own private parking lot.
15 locals recommend
Addis Restaurant
6100 Telegraph AveOur neighborhood has lots of great restaurants with cuisine from the Horn of Africa. This Ethiopian restaurant is my favorite. As a bonus, it has it's own private parking lot.
Great pastries and warm drinks! It's a short walk, or street parking is generally pretty good.
115 locals recommend
Sweet Adeline Bakeshop
3350 Adeline StGreat pastries and warm drinks! It's a short walk, or street parking is generally pretty good.
Why do I mention Ikea? The restaurant upstairs may be one of the least expensive a view of the Golden Gate Bridge. Given Covid, it may not be open, though.
28 locals recommend
IKEA
4400 Shellmound StWhy do I mention Ikea? The restaurant upstairs may be one of the least expensive a view of the Golden Gate Bridge. Given Covid, it may not be open, though.
Smokehouse
3115 Telegraph AveClassic burger and friends place with very reasonable prices.
Great variety of pizzas, including an extensive Indian pizza section. Delivery has been fast for us.
Pizza Amigos
5000 Adeline StGreat variety of pizzas, including an extensive Indian pizza section. Delivery has been fast for us.
A new ghost kitchen in North Oakland. My husband's current favorite sandwich is the “Not So Fried” Chicken from Mendocino Farms (order from Mendocino Farms website, not the Food Hall). Wok Momma is also quite tasty. If picking up, their official parking lot is the Baptist church across the street.
Longfellow Food Hall
5333 Adeline StreetA new ghost kitchen in North Oakland. My husband's current favorite sandwich is the “Not So Fried” Chicken from Mendocino Farms (order from Mendocino Farms website, not the Food Hall). Wok Momma is also quite tasty. If picking up, their official parking lot is the Baptist church across the street.
Sightseeing
Great science museum that has something for all ages. On the Bay in SF.
432 locals recommend
Exploratorium
Green StreetGreat science museum that has something for all ages. On the Bay in SF.
Chabot Space & Science Center
10000 Skyline BlvdScience museum that recently reopened on weekends.
Awesome local movie theater with great food. If you are familiar with the Alamo Drafthouse model of drinks and real food, this place was a community favorite before then>
This area has been developed quite rapidly over the past decade. Parking can be a bit of a challenge.
156 locals recommend
The New Parkway Theater
474 24th StAwesome local movie theater with great food. If you are familiar with the Alamo Drafthouse model of drinks and real food, this place was a community favorite before then>
This area has been developed quite rapidly over the past decade. Parking can be a bit of a challenge.
Great local conservation zoo. Includes a gondola ride with great views of the bay. Located in the Hills, so be prepared to walk. The Glowfari event is amazing and currently has openings in January.
163 locals recommend
Oakland Zoo
9777 Golf Links RdGreat local conservation zoo. Includes a gondola ride with great views of the bay. Located in the Hills, so be prepared to walk. The Glowfari event is amazing and currently has openings in January.
Almost a must visit if coming with a dog that likes other dogs. An off leash stroll by the bay.
17 locals recommend
Point Isabel Dog Park
2701 Isabel StreetAlmost a must visit if coming with a dog that likes other dogs. An off leash stroll by the bay.