Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
Co-op run bakery with yummy baked goods and a different original pizza every day.
198 locals recommend
Arizmendi Bakery
3265 Lakeshore AveCo-op run bakery with yummy baked goods and a different original pizza every day.
This is the best sushi I know of in the East Bay. The sushi chefs are artists. It gets packed so get there early, wait in the line, or eat at the bar. They don't take reservations.
16 locals recommend
Kirala 2
1511 Shattuck AveThis is the best sushi I know of in the East Bay. The sushi chefs are artists. It gets packed so get there early, wait in the line, or eat at the bar. They don't take reservations.
Decent Coffee but close by. They have pretty good salads and sandwiches.
50 locals recommend
World Ground Cafe
3726 MacArthur BlvdDecent Coffee but close by. They have pretty good salads and sandwiches.
They serve breakfast and lunch. It's foodie with a limited menu that changes every day. Nice and close.
101 locals recommend
Sequoia Diner
3719 MacArthur BlvdThey serve breakfast and lunch. It's foodie with a limited menu that changes every day. Nice and close.
Parks & Nature
There are hundreds of miles of trails and trail heads starting from here, and access to second growth redwood trees. There area also miles of off-leash trails for dogs to run and play on.
373 locals recommend
Redwood Regional Park
7867 Redwood RoadThere are hundreds of miles of trails and trail heads starting from here, and access to second growth redwood trees. There area also miles of off-leash trails for dogs to run and play on.
Arts & Culture
This is the best museum, hands down that I've ever been to. It's very hands on, full of interesting information about Oakland and California. Kids to young adults to elderly people love this museum. There are almost always special exhibits too.
547 locals recommend
Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak StThis is the best museum, hands down that I've ever been to. It's very hands on, full of interesting information about Oakland and California. Kids to young adults to elderly people love this museum. There are almost always special exhibits too.
Entertainment & Activities
In the summer, the pool is open to the public for long hours each day. There is a child-friendly section, a place for lap swimming, and a jacuzzi. It's quite the country club experience for $7 a person. (As long as there's not a birthday party going on.)
36 locals recommend
Mills College
5000 MacArthur BlvdIn the summer, the pool is open to the public for long hours each day. There is a child-friendly section, a place for lap swimming, and a jacuzzi. It's quite the country club experience for $7 a person. (As long as there's not a birthday party going on.)
It has character - as long as you are okay with left wing messages that they put up on the marquee.
382 locals recommend
Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand AveIt has character - as long as you are okay with left wing messages that they put up on the marquee.
This theater rocks. You can order dinner and beer, and they'll deliver it to you in the movie. There are sofas and dinner tables as the seating. Tickets are cheaper than the regular movies.
156 locals recommend
The New Parkway Theater
474 24th StThis theater rocks. You can order dinner and beer, and they'll deliver it to you in the movie. There are sofas and dinner tables as the seating. Tickets are cheaper than the regular movies.
Essentials
The FJ on MacArther is small and doesn't sell wine or beer but there is always parking and it's almost never crowded. It also has a lot of organic and high quality foods.
230 locals recommend
Farmer Joe's Marketplace
3501 MacArthur BlvdThe FJ on MacArther is small and doesn't sell wine or beer but there is always parking and it's almost never crowded. It also has a lot of organic and high quality foods.
The FJs on Fruitvale has most groceries, and beer and wine that you'll need. (If you need junk food you can stop by CVS afterwards.) It can get super-busy on weekend mornings.
230 locals recommend
Farmer Joe's Marketplace
3501 MacArthur BlvdThe FJs on Fruitvale has most groceries, and beer and wine that you'll need. (If you need junk food you can stop by CVS afterwards.) It can get super-busy on weekend mornings.