Guidebook for Oakland

Terri
Guidebook for Oakland

Entertainment & Activities

beautiful deco movie theater that shows blockbusters. organ player before prime time films.
382 recommandé par les habitants
Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand Ave
382 recommandé par les habitants
beautiful deco movie theater that shows blockbusters. organ player before prime time films.
our go-to arthouse cinema
59 recommandé par les habitants
Landmark's Piedmont Theatre
4186 Piedmont Ave
59 recommandé par les habitants
our go-to arthouse cinema
oakland's mini disneyland
140 recommandé par les habitants
Children’S Fairyland
699 Bellevue Ave
140 recommandé par les habitants
oakland's mini disneyland
mom-n-pop spot. beer/pizza with your movie. think: warehouse living room.
156 recommandé par les habitants
The New Parkway Theater
474 24th St
156 recommandé par les habitants
mom-n-pop spot. beer/pizza with your movie. think: warehouse living room.
saunas by the bay!
Good Hot
saunas by the bay!

Parks & Nature

this place goes off in the springtime. roses of every shape, scent and color. perfect place for a stroll, a skate or a picnic, and it's only 60 paces from your door.
66 recommandé par les habitants
Morcom Rose Garden
700 Jean St
66 recommandé par les habitants
this place goes off in the springtime. roses of every shape, scent and color. perfect place for a stroll, a skate or a picnic, and it's only 60 paces from your door.
the redwoods are only 15 minutes away! we highly recommend taking a walk here. it's the best. map your way to “Sequoia Bayview Trail Trailhead” in "Redwood Regional Park" and follow the “Big Trees Trail” (the trail that veers to the right) to see northern california redwoods in their full glory. you don’t need fancy shoe since it’s a manicured trail. even if you only spend 15 minutes up there, i promise it will be worth it. i love an early morning hike when it’s still misty, though any time of day is great.
373 recommandé par les habitants
Redwood Regional Park
7867 Redwood Road
373 recommandé par les habitants
the redwoods are only 15 minutes away! we highly recommend taking a walk here. it's the best. map your way to “Sequoia Bayview Trail Trailhead” in "Redwood Regional Park" and follow the “Big Trees Trail” (the trail that veers to the right) to see northern california redwoods in their full glory. you don’t need fancy shoe since it’s a manicured trail. even if you only spend 15 minutes up there, i promise it will be worth it. i love an early morning hike when it’s still misty, though any time of day is great.
great for a hike, or a swim in lake anza. with little ones: ride the real steam trains, or visit the goats at little farm, or ride the merry go round. all nestled up in the hills, only 15ish minutes away by car.
495 recommandé par les habitants
Tilden Regional Park
2501 Grizzly Peak Blvd
495 recommandé par les habitants
great for a hike, or a swim in lake anza. with little ones: ride the real steam trains, or visit the goats at little farm, or ride the merry go round. all nestled up in the hills, only 15ish minutes away by car.
43 recommandé par les habitants
Lake Anza
43 recommandé par les habitants

Yumtown

we love our co-op bakery. they make great pizza too.
198 recommandé par les habitants
Arizmendi Bakery
3265 Lakeshore Ave
198 recommandé par les habitants
we love our co-op bakery. they make great pizza too.
simple tibetan buddhist organic macrobiotic vegan food that's quick & nourishing. great if you’re here for a while, sick of the fine dining & just want some simple veggies.
27 recommandé par les habitants
Shangri-La Vegan
4001 Linden St
27 recommandé par les habitants
simple tibetan buddhist organic macrobiotic vegan food that's quick & nourishing. great if you’re here for a while, sick of the fine dining & just want some simple veggies.
old school oakland. been around forever. classic diner with a tofu patty twist
52 recommandé par les habitants
Mama's Royal Cafe
4012 Broadway
52 recommandé par les habitants
old school oakland. been around forever. classic diner with a tofu patty twist
handmade noodles. authentic japanese flavors with seasonal veg. handmade ceramics. gorgeous interior. i recommend dining at the bar so you can watch them cook.
112 recommandé par les habitants
Ramen Shop
5812 College Ave
112 recommandé par les habitants
handmade noodles. authentic japanese flavors with seasonal veg. handmade ceramics. gorgeous interior. i recommend dining at the bar so you can watch them cook.
upscale taqueria near temescal alley. i think about the salad with fried fish sometimes, just out of the blue – it's that good.
173 recommandé par les habitants
Cholita Linda
4923 Telegraph Ave
173 recommandé par les habitants
upscale taqueria near temescal alley. i think about the salad with fried fish sometimes, just out of the blue – it's that good.
a perfect cup and the building is spectacular
173 recommandé par les habitants
Blue Bottle Coffee
300 Webster St
173 recommandé par les habitants
a perfect cup and the building is spectacular
it feels like japan. yakitori is their specialty, but there are plenty of other japanese delights. notice the fine japanese woodworking details and ceramic everything. spectacular vibe. we go here on special occasions.
45 recommandé par les habitants
Ippuku
2130 Center St
45 recommandé par les habitants
it feels like japan. yakitori is their specialty, but there are plenty of other japanese delights. notice the fine japanese woodworking details and ceramic everything. spectacular vibe. we go here on special occasions.
off the beaten path. handmade noodles. authentically japanese. incredible through and through.
16 recommandé par les habitants
Soba Ichi
2311A Magnolia St
16 recommandé par les habitants
off the beaten path. handmade noodles. authentically japanese. incredible through and through.
an east bay classic
237 recommandé par les habitants
Pizzaiolo
5008 Telegraph Ave
237 recommandé par les habitants
an east bay classic
12 recommandé par les habitants
Bombera
3459 Champion Street
12 recommandé par les habitants
10 recommandé par les habitants
FAVA
2114 Vine St
10 recommandé par les habitants
Aman Cafe
4021 Broadway
DAYTRIP
4316 Telegraph Avenue
8 recommandé par les habitants
Friends & Family
468 25th Street
8 recommandé par les habitants
12 recommandé par les habitants
Snail Bar
4935 Shattuck Avenue
12 recommandé par les habitants
Joodooboo
4201 Market Street
Rico Rico Vegano
a 10 minute walk to quick, easy & delicious mediterranean food. great for lunch. order at the counter, eat outside.
6 recommandé par les habitants
Pomella
3770 Piedmont Ave
6 recommandé par les habitants
a 10 minute walk to quick, easy & delicious mediterranean food. great for lunch. order at the counter, eat outside.
a 10 minute walk to quick, easy & delicious mexican food. order at the counter, eat outside. they have a lovely upstairs balcony.
74 recommandé par les habitants
Doña Tomás
3770 Piedmont Avenue
74 recommandé par les habitants
a 10 minute walk to quick, easy & delicious mexican food. order at the counter, eat outside. they have a lovely upstairs balcony.

Drinks & Nightlife

our favorite piano dive bar. yellowed business cards from the past 4 decades line the walls. mics surround the grand piano and our local legend pianist will play most anything you want.
60 recommandé par les habitants
The Alley | Piano Bar & Restaurant
3325 Grand Ave
60 recommandé par les habitants
our favorite piano dive bar. yellowed business cards from the past 4 decades line the walls. mics surround the grand piano and our local legend pianist will play most anything you want.
our buddy's place - the most down-to-earth wine bar you'll ever find. these guys know wine.
42 recommandé par les habitants
Ordinaire Wine Shop & Wine Bar
3354 Grand Ave
42 recommandé par les habitants
our buddy's place - the most down-to-earth wine bar you'll ever find. these guys know wine.
great dive tiki bar with choice juke box. huge mai tais with enough straws for everyone at the table.
42 recommandé par les habitants
Kona Club
4401 Piedmont Ave
42 recommandé par les habitants
great dive tiki bar with choice juke box. huge mai tais with enough straws for everyone at the table.
12 recommandé par les habitants
Snail Bar
4935 Shattuck Avenue
12 recommandé par les habitants
34 recommandé par les habitants
Roses' Taproom
4930 Telegraph Ave
34 recommandé par les habitants
body positive pole dancing & natural wine, with self driving cars flooding the streets after dark. this is san francisco in 2023.
Sluts the wine bar
body positive pole dancing & natural wine, with self driving cars flooding the streets after dark. this is san francisco in 2023.

Shopping

our buddy's place - always filled with new wearable vintage treasures!
13 recommandé par les habitants
Mercy Vintage
4188 Piedmont Ave
13 recommandé par les habitants
our buddy's place - always filled with new wearable vintage treasures!
i want every single thing in this place. handmade housewares, imported treasures, woven textiles, something for everyone.
10 recommandé par les habitants
Atomic Garden
5453 College Ave
10 recommandé par les habitants
i want every single thing in this place. handmade housewares, imported treasures, woven textiles, something for everyone.
home goods store with great stuff like baskets and textiles from all over
15 recommandé par les habitants
Good Neighbor
4200 Piedmont Ave
15 recommandé par les habitants
home goods store with great stuff like baskets and textiles from all over
feels like you stumbled back in time ... floor to ceiling books reachable by ladder, and it smells divine
Owl & Company Bookshop
3941 Piedmont Ave
feels like you stumbled back in time ... floor to ceiling books reachable by ladder, and it smells divine
massive record store. you may never see this many records in one spot again...
13 recommandé par les habitants
Amoeba Music
2455 Telegraph Ave
13 recommandé par les habitants
massive record store. you may never see this many records in one spot again...
world class vintage denim shopping experience. be sure to hit the smaller basement store (around the corner from the main entrance on college ave). you walk in, tell them what you want, and they start tossing options for you to try on.
Slash Denim
2840 College Ave
world class vintage denim shopping experience. be sure to hit the smaller basement store (around the corner from the main entrance on college ave). you walk in, tell them what you want, and they start tossing options for you to try on.
100% class. beautifully curated selection of fine housewares, designer clothing, jewelry. expensive.
Erica Tanov Store
1827 Fourth St
100% class. beautifully curated selection of fine housewares, designer clothing, jewelry. expensive.
even just for the smell of this place ...
34 recommandé par les habitants
Oaktown Spice Shop
546 Grand Ave
34 recommandé par les habitants
even just for the smell of this place ...
Umami Mart
4027 Broadway
your first stop in the temescal alley (whole thing is worth checking while you're there)
6 recommandé par les habitants
Ali Golden
482 49th St
6 recommandé par les habitants
your first stop in the temescal alley (whole thing is worth checking while you're there)
understory shop

Essentials

not my favorite chain but this one is walkable so figured i should list it
553 recommandé par les habitants
Whole Foods Market
230 Bay Pl
553 recommandé par les habitants
not my favorite chain but this one is walkable so figured i should list it
cheap groceries
582 recommandé par les habitants
Trader Joe's
3250 Lakeshore Ave
582 recommandé par les habitants
cheap groceries
small, independent organic grocery. no fresh produce but great for everything else.
7 recommandé par les habitants
Lakeshore Natural Foods
3321 Lakeshore Ave
7 recommandé par les habitants
small, independent organic grocery. no fresh produce but great for everything else.
there's another berkeley bowl closer to our place, but this new store is much more pleasant to shop in. every fruit or veg you could possibly imagine is here.
371 recommandé par les habitants
Berkeley Bowl West
920 Heinz Ave
371 recommandé par les habitants
there's another berkeley bowl closer to our place, but this new store is much more pleasant to shop in. every fruit or veg you could possibly imagine is here.
a short walk down the hill (it's right across from the grand lake movie theater, you can't miss it) every saturday morning from 9am - 2pm. local veggies, dairy, fish, meat & baked goods. lots of food trucks & prepared foods.
197 recommandé par les habitants
Grand Lake Farmers Market
746 Grand Ave
197 recommandé par les habitants
a short walk down the hill (it's right across from the grand lake movie theater, you can't miss it) every saturday morning from 9am - 2pm. local veggies, dairy, fish, meat & baked goods. lots of food trucks & prepared foods.
every sunday morning from 9am - 1pm. a short drive away.
96 recommandé par les habitants
Temescal Farmer's Market
5300 Claremont Ave
96 recommandé par les habitants
every sunday morning from 9am - 1pm. a short drive away.

Arts & Culture

walkable and always well-curated
Johansson Projects
2300 Telegraph Ave
walkable and always well-curated
walkable. a studio and gallery for adult artists with developmental disabilities. such incredible artwork comes from this place. visit on a weekday, check out the gallery show, the shop, and see the artists making work the studio.
6 recommandé par les habitants
Creative Growth Art Center
355 24th St
6 recommandé par les habitants
walkable. a studio and gallery for adult artists with developmental disabilities. such incredible artwork comes from this place. visit on a weekday, check out the gallery show, the shop, and see the artists making work the studio.
brand new building. always awesome.
171 recommandé par les habitants
Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive
2155 Center St
171 recommandé par les habitants
brand new building. always awesome.
nice long walk to the other side of the lake. curated with national touring art, in a cool building.
Oakland Museum
nice long walk to the other side of the lake. curated with national touring art, in a cool building.
recently renovated deco music venue, bigger touring acts play here. it looks and sounds incredible.
264 recommandé par les habitants
Fox Theater
1807 Telegraph Ave
264 recommandé par les habitants
recently renovated deco music venue, bigger touring acts play here. it looks and sounds incredible.