Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
Le Cheval
1007 Clay StQuick, Cheap, tasty.
Buckhorn Grill
5614 Bay StSliced Beef Sandwiches with severral options in the area.
Kilovolt Coffee
1829 Mandela ParkwayNice walk, very popular
KFC
5724-B Thornton AveMcDonald's, Chinese Food, and KFC in this mall
Hong Kong Fast Food
900 Market StClose Chinese
McDonald's
800 Market StZella’s Soulful Kitchen
499 14th StreetLocal Deli
Pretty Lady
1733 Peralta StAnother great coffee shop in the area.
District Oakland
827 Washington StA solid area for dinner, District is one of many nice options.
Townhouse Bar & Grill
5862 Doyle StGreat low profile restaurant
Sausalito
Lots of restaurants and places to grab a sandwich, ice cream, or shop.
This is the highlight for seal watching, lots of food choices. Tourist shopping from here to the end of the road.
416 locals recommend
Pier 39
The EmbarcaderoThis is the highlight for seal watching, lots of food choices. Tourist shopping from here to the end of the road.
Don't miss this or the steamed crab right next door. And just up the street you can take a bay or ocean tour and deep sea fishing for Salmon.
39 locals recommend
Boudin at the Wharf
160 Jefferson StDon't miss this or the steamed crab right next door. And just up the street you can take a bay or ocean tour and deep sea fishing for Salmon.
Castello di Amorosa
4045 St Helena HwyKey stop in wine country. Check it out
Milky Way Coffee
1724 Mandela ParkwayOnly a few minute walk, but a rising star in the area.
Caffe 817
817 Washington StGreat Breakfast, recommended by current tenants.
This is a must check out place. Basically 4 restaurants under one roof with common seating. Seafood, Mexican, Sushi, Sausage. Good drink options as well. I would Uber there, or parking has been OK the dozen times we have gone.
55 locals recommend
Swan's Market
538 9th StThis is a must check out place. Basically 4 restaurants under one roof with common seating. Seafood, Mexican, Sushi, Sausage. Good drink options as well. I would Uber there, or parking has been OK the dozen times we have gone.
Great for breakfast and lunch with large portions! Moved from Mandela to Broadway this year for more space.
16 locals recommend
Brown Sugar Kitchen
2295 BroadwayGreat for breakfast and lunch with large portions! Moved from Mandela to Broadway this year for more space.
Shopping: SF style
Union Square: Macy's, Saks.
Take BART to Powell Street Exit
Pak N Save Pharmacy
3889 San Pablo AveBig Safeway for Grocery Shopping
Mandela Foods Cooperative
1430 7th StLocal fresh grocery
IKEA
4400 Shellmound StIKEA
Local Costco and Costco Gas. It can be a zoo any day of the week. Great bay walking trail just passed the building.
171 locals recommend
Costco Wholesale
450 10th StLocal Costco and Costco Gas. It can be a zoo any day of the week. Great bay walking trail just passed the building.
Amazing outdoor shopping and restaurants in a 5 block square area. From the Apple Store, Nordstroms, Neimans, Macys, Tesla, Bose, etc etc.
80 locals recommend
Broadway Plaza
1275 Broadway PlazaAmazing outdoor shopping and restaurants in a 5 block square area. From the Apple Store, Nordstroms, Neimans, Macys, Tesla, Bose, etc etc.
Sightseeing John Muir Woods
In less than 45 mins you could be surrounded by Redwoods that block the sky and remind us how nature dominated the California Coast. If you go by car, be sure to book a parking spot.
https://www.nps.gov/muwo/planyourvisit/index.htm
Incredible view of SF and the Golden Gate Bridge. See my picture on my listing. Be patient parking.
194 locals recommend
Marin Headlands
Incredible view of SF and the Golden Gate Bridge. See my picture on my listing. Be patient parking.
Grizzly Peak Trail
Grizzly Peak TrailSunset views from here!
Call in advance for a Barrel tasting and learn how a variety of Oak influence the flavors in the wine.
10 locals recommend
Del Dotto Historic Winery & Caves
1055 Atlas Peak RdCall in advance for a Barrel tasting and learn how a variety of Oak influence the flavors in the wine.
Parks & Nature
Check out these ideas and let me know if you'd like more! Text or call me!
Elephant Seal Pups etc are brought here if they are abandoned or injured.
37 locals recommend
The Marine Mammal Center
2000 Bunker RdElephant Seal Pups etc are brought here if they are abandoned or injured.
Incredible views, golf, steam train for kids, gardens, lake swimming. Drive up to Grizzly Peak road for INCREDIBLE sunset views of the entire bay.
495 locals recommend
Tilden Regional Park
2501 Grizzly Peak BlvdIncredible views, golf, steam train for kids, gardens, lake swimming. Drive up to Grizzly Peak road for INCREDIBLE sunset views of the entire bay.
OMG! Views of the GG Bridge and SF! If you are here for the views. A MUST STOP! Yes you will have to wait to get a parking spot.
194 locals recommend
Marin Headlands
OMG! Views of the GG Bridge and SF! If you are here for the views. A MUST STOP! Yes you will have to wait to get a parking spot.
YOU CAN TAKE THIS PICTURE!
Here's how:
Bay Bridge or San Rafael Bridge to the Golden Gate Bridge.
From San Francisco, driving North, exit at Alexander Ave (first exit), left at the end of the exit toward MARIN HEADLANDS. Don't get back on the bridge, go up the hill (keep right).
PARK: You'll come to an area of parked cars on the left. Wait for a spot, and walk toward the Bridge! Get this picture.
Continue on this road. Stop at the Gun Mounts and take some pictures there, then head down to the Marine Mammal Institute and perhaps Sausalito for lunch/dinner (through the one way tunnel).
From the North (took the San Rafael bridge and drove South). Also exit at Alexander and turn left up the hill. See "PARK" above.
1321 locals recommend
Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate BridgeYOU CAN TAKE THIS PICTURE!
Here's how:
Bay Bridge or San Rafael Bridge to the Golden Gate Bridge.
From San Francisco, driving North, exit at Alexander Ave (first exit), left at the end of the exit toward MARIN HEADLANDS. Don't get back on the bridge, go up the hill (keep right).
PARK: You'll come to an area of parked cars on the left. Wait for a spot, and walk toward the Bridge! Get this picture.
Continue on this road. Stop at the Gun Mounts and take some pictures there, then head down to the Marine Mammal Institute and perhaps Sausalito for lunch/dinner (through the one way tunnel).
From the North (took the San Rafael bridge and drove South). Also exit at Alexander and turn left up the hill. See "PARK" above.
SF Tour!
Check out the double decker, hop on, hop off bus:
https://www.sightseeingpass.com/en/san-francisco/attractions
Oracle Arena
7000 Coliseum WayWARRIORS and Oakland As!
Oracle Park
24 Willie Mays PlazaGiants Stadium
Getting Around
Scooters are fun for short rides: get the LIME and BIRD apps.
Buses are on 10th Street and Adeline, 2 blocks away.
BART is 7 blocks away on 7th street.
LYFT and UBER are good options for trips more than a few blocks. Upon request we provide a $10 Uber credit if your stay is longer than 4 days.
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
1001 Fairgrounds DrSix Flags, family fun.