Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
Sweetbar Bakery
Delicious sets, great homey dinners (until 9pm), organic coffes, good atmosphere & sidewalk cafe
697 Brockhurst St
697 Brockhurst StreetSweetbar Bakery
Delicious sets, great homey dinners (until 9pm), organic coffes, good atmosphere & sidewalk cafe
2355 Broadway
2355 BroadwayGreat organic bakery, serves simple dinner until 9pm
Great hamburgers and fries at affordable prices. Full bar as well.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Umami Burger Oakland
2100 Franklin StGreat hamburgers and fries at affordable prices. Full bar as well.
Great downtown spot for coffee, lunch, and evening live music or performances
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Awaken Cafe & Roasting
1429 BroadwayGreat downtown spot for coffee, lunch, and evening live music or performances
Bittersweet Cafe
1438 BroadwayCafe with a chocolate twist...also serving breakfast and lunch
Delicious organic and local sandwich and salad shop- great breakfasts too.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Stag's Lunchette
362 17th StreetDelicious organic and local sandwich and salad shop- great breakfasts too.
Sobo Ramen
988 Franklin StMy favorite ramen spot on Earth!
Exceptional local organic restaurant - pricer than the rest, but well worth it
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Homestead
4029 Piedmont AveExceptional local organic restaurant - pricer than the rest, but well worth it
The most famous ice cream parlor in the Bay Area. Not to be missed!
129 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fentons Creamery
4226 Piedmont AveThe most famous ice cream parlor in the Bay Area. Not to be missed!
Grab some delicious sandwiches, salads and cookies, and a Peets coffee and sit out on the steps overlooking Lake Merritt
Specialty's Cafe & Bakery
555 12th StGrab some delicious sandwiches, salads and cookies, and a Peets coffee and sit out on the steps overlooking Lake Merritt
Punk rock music and a great breakfast menu. What more do you need?
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rudy's Can't Fail Cafe
1805 Telegraph AvenuePunk rock music and a great breakfast menu. What more do you need?
Love macaroni and cheese? They serve it everyway possible here...Be ready to wait in line or plan to order to go...
149 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Homeroom
400 40th StLove macaroni and cheese? They serve it everyway possible here...Be ready to wait in line or plan to order to go...
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
230 Bay PlWhole foods. 'Nuf said
Everything Else
If you are a YMCA member they may give you a guest pass
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Oakland YMCA
2350 BroadwayIf you are a YMCA member they may give you a guest pass
Private sauna and outdoor, redwood hot tub for $25/ hour. Soak your travel cares away. Call in advance for a reservation
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Piedmont Springs
3939 Piedmont AvePrivate sauna and outdoor, redwood hot tub for $25/ hour. Soak your travel cares away. Call in advance for a reservation
Drinks & Nightlife
Hip restaurant and bar, lots of small plates to share and interesting menu
145 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mua Oakland
2442a Webster StHip restaurant and bar, lots of small plates to share and interesting menu
Check the web for live musical performances from around the world- nightly
136 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Yoshi's Oakland
510 Embarcadero WestCheck the web for live musical performances from around the world- nightly
Sightseeing
Get all your souvenirs and gifts here! Hip t shirts, bags, glassware, and jewelry all made by Oakland based artists
62 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Oaklandish
3419 Fruitvale AveGet all your souvenirs and gifts here! Hip t shirts, bags, glassware, and jewelry all made by Oakland based artists
Beautiful spot to sit by the Bay, jog, or snap pictures of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge. Go at sunset for spectacular views
157 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Berkeley Marina
Beautiful spot to sit by the Bay, jog, or snap pictures of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge. Go at sunset for spectacular views
Oakland version of the Parisians Sienne (sort of). Great place for jogging, walking, picnicking. Everyone turns out here on the weekends for sunshine and socializing
751 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Anfiteatro Lake Merritt
Lake Merritt BoulevardOakland version of the Parisians Sienne (sort of). Great place for jogging, walking, picnicking. Everyone turns out here on the weekends for sunshine and socializing
This is really in the Berkeley hills, not Orinda. Where's Orinda? Who knows! miles and miles of hiking and incredible views of the entire Bay Area.
495 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Regional Tilden
2501 Grizzly Peak BlvdThis is really in the Berkeley hills, not Orinda. Where's Orinda? Who knows! miles and miles of hiking and incredible views of the entire Bay Area.
Shopping
Crystals, beautiful jewelry from local artists, tarot readings and spirituality stuff in a beautiful store
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Raven's Wing Magical Co.
536 Grand AveCrystals, beautiful jewelry from local artists, tarot readings and spirituality stuff in a beautiful store
Get you chain store shopping on: Gap, Sephora, Ralph Lauren, Apple Store, Barnes & Nobles Bookstore, Ikea, etc...
55 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bay Street
Bay StreetGet you chain store shopping on: Gap, Sephora, Ralph Lauren, Apple Store, Barnes & Nobles Bookstore, Ikea, etc...
Arts & Culture
Oakland Ice Center
519 18th StIce skating anyone?