Guidebook for Oakland
Everything Else
The Skyline Gate Entrance is across the street. There are miles of trails, including through the 2nd growth redwoods. It's especially nice during the week. http://www.ebparks.org/Assets/
373 locals recommend
Redwood Regional Park
7867 Redwood RoadThe Skyline Gate Entrance is across the street. There are miles of trails, including through the 2nd growth redwoods. It's especially nice during the week. http://www.ebparks.org/Assets/
Volcanic remnants, a labyrinth, great views.
http://www.ebparks.org/parks/sibley.htm
80 locals recommend
Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve
Volcanic remnants, a labyrinth, great views.
http://www.ebparks.org/parks/sibley.htm
Watch the A's play here--affordable tickets though not viewed by most as the best venue for baseball.
11 locals recommend
Coliseum/Airport station
700 73rd AveWatch the A's play here--affordable tickets though not viewed by most as the best venue for baseball.
Entertainment & Activities
This is a great place for younger kids. http://fairyland.org/
140 locals recommend
Children’S Fairyland
699 Bellevue AveThis is a great place for younger kids. http://fairyland.org/
This science museum is less than 2 miles away and besides the regular exhibits, often has night time viewing events.
chabotspace.localplacement.net
122 locals recommend
Chabot Space & Science Center
10000 Skyline BlvdThis science museum is less than 2 miles away and besides the regular exhibits, often has night time viewing events.
chabotspace.localplacement.net
Oakland Zoo
9777 Golf Links RdIt's also a wildlife conservation center.
http://www.oaklandzoo.org/
Food Scene
The food is great, but best to arrive early if you prefer not to wait. But the wait is worth it and the people in line are usually friendly. http://www.burmasuperstar.com/4721-telegraph-ave-oakland/
458 locals recommend
Burma Superstar
309 Clement StThe food is great, but best to arrive early if you prefer not to wait. But the wait is worth it and the people in line are usually friendly. http://www.burmasuperstar.com/4721-telegraph-ave-oakland/
Arts & Culture
If you enjoy musicals under the stars, this is a great place! Talented performers and you can picnic before hand.
http://www.woodminster.com/
6 locals recommend
Woodminster Amphitheater
3540 Sanborn DrIf you enjoy musicals under the stars, this is a great place! Talented performers and you can picnic before hand.
http://www.woodminster.com/