Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
Excellent vegetarian pizza and wonderful bakery items.
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Arizmendi Bakery
3265 Lakeshore AveExcellent vegetarian pizza and wonderful bakery items.
Los Cantaros | Restaurant & Taqueria
336 Grand AveExcellent burritos
If you are in the mood for a burger, come here. Nieman ranch beef and if you are a vegetarian, the portobello mushroom burger is to die for.
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Trueburger
146 Grand AveIf you are in the mood for a burger, come here. Nieman ranch beef and if you are a vegetarian, the portobello mushroom burger is to die for.
Sister
3308 Grand AveExcellent food and yummy cocktails
Penrose
3311 Grand AveAnother excellent restaurant/bar
If you are willing to travel for a Sunday brunch, this is a one of a kind experience with excellent food. Get there by 10am to avoid the chaos.
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Wat Mongkolratanaram
1911 Russell StIf you are willing to travel for a Sunday brunch, this is a one of a kind experience with excellent food. Get there by 10am to avoid the chaos.
Coach Sushi
532 Grand AveYummmmmmm... small and cozy.
Neecha Thai Cuisine
3236 Grand AveBest Thai food around
Excellent restaurant, but often so busy that it's best to get take-out.
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Burma Superstar
309 Clement StExcellent restaurant, but often so busy that it's best to get take-out.
Arts & Culture
built in 1926, sits just 2 blocks away and not only has the most beautiful and ornate theaters but also features an organ player to entertain you while you wait on weekend evenings.
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Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand Avebuilt in 1926, sits just 2 blocks away and not only has the most beautiful and ornate theaters but also features an organ player to entertain you while you wait on weekend evenings.
Everything Else
Saturdays until 2pm
Best farmer's market of the East Bay!
We highly recommend the bright green “Liba” food truck there
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Mercato degli agricoltori di Grand Lake
746 Grand AveSaturdays until 2pm
Best farmer's market of the East Bay!
We highly recommend the bright green “Liba” food truck there
If you want to hit the gym on your vacation, Fitness SF Oakland will suit your needs
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FITNESS SF - Oakland
600 Grand AveIf you want to hit the gym on your vacation, Fitness SF Oakland will suit your needs
Hosts Off the Grid (several food trucks, drinks, and music) on Friday night from 5-9pm and discounts their ticket prices!
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Museo di Oakland della California
1000 Oak StHosts Off the Grid (several food trucks, drinks, and music) on Friday night from 5-9pm and discounts their ticket prices!
Local climbing gym -- also has yoga classes, free weights, cardio machines, weight machines, and crossfit.
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Great Western Power Company
520 20th StLocal climbing gym -- also has yoga classes, free weights, cardio machines, weight machines, and crossfit.
19th St / Oakland station
1900 BroadwayNearest BART stop
Essentials
Trader Joe's
3250 Lakeshore AveA quick walk away to get any groceries you need.
Whole Foods Market
230 Bay PlGreat produce and prepared food.
Sightseeing
If you are out on a walk around the lake then stroll into the Lake Merritt Botanical Gardens and Bonsai Garden. They have quite an impressive collections of bonsais and beautiful gardens.
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Lakeside Park Garden Center
666 Bellevue AveIf you are out on a walk around the lake then stroll into the Lake Merritt Botanical Gardens and Bonsai Garden. They have quite an impressive collections of bonsais and beautiful gardens.
Approximately 3 miles around. You won't find a better place to walk/run in town.
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Anfiteatro del Lago Merritt
Lake Merritt BoulevardApproximately 3 miles around. You won't find a better place to walk/run in town.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Grand Tavern
3601 Grand AveExcellent food and yummy cocktails
Fun atmosphere and a fun place to get a beer. Outdoor patio in the back is great.
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Heart & Dagger Saloon
504 Lake Park AveFun atmosphere and a fun place to get a beer. Outdoor patio in the back is great.
Shopping
Walgreens
2801 Adeline StIf you forget any needed essentials...