Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
Fantastic food. Great art on the walls. There is a great lounge upstairs.
145 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mua Oakland
2442a Webster StFantastic food. Great art on the walls. There is a great lounge upstairs.
Exceptional food and a great all-around going-out experience.
77 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Penrose
3311 Grand AveExceptional food and a great all-around going-out experience.
Outstanding food and atmosphere. Great for lunch as well as dinner.
123 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wood Tavern
6317 College AveOutstanding food and atmosphere. Great for lunch as well as dinner.
High end Mexican cuisine. Great for dinner, and fantastic for weekend brunches on the back patio!
74 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Doña Tomás
3770 Piedmont AvenueHigh end Mexican cuisine. Great for dinner, and fantastic for weekend brunches on the back patio!
Best bakery in town. The baguettes are outstanding and their wheat levin is just like in Europe!
70 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Farine
3411 Fruitvale AveBest bakery in town. The baguettes are outstanding and their wheat levin is just like in Europe!
Absolutely best croissants in town and well worth the drive!
51 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fournée Bakery
2912 Domingo AveAbsolutely best croissants in town and well worth the drive!
An offshoot of the famous Cheeseboard in Berkeley's gourmet ghetto, Arizmendi offers the same outstanding selection of baked goods. On weekends they have additional offerings!
198 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Arizmendi Bakery
3265 Lakeshore AveAn offshoot of the famous Cheeseboard in Berkeley's gourmet ghetto, Arizmendi offers the same outstanding selection of baked goods. On weekends they have additional offerings!
Drinks & Nightlife
Fabulous scene and even better scenery -- the sunset views of the Golden Gate Bridge are unmatched.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Limewood Bar and Restaurant
41 Tunnel RdFabulous scene and even better scenery -- the sunset views of the Golden Gate Bridge are unmatched.
Parks & Nature
Great nature hikes. Great children's activities such as petting zoo, miniature train, Lake Anza. Fantastic views of the Bay.
495 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Regional Tilden
2501 Grizzly Peak BlvdGreat nature hikes. Great children's activities such as petting zoo, miniature train, Lake Anza. Fantastic views of the Bay.
Easiest beach access. Calm, shallow, and child-safe waters. Fabulous views as an added bonus.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Shore Line Drive
Shore Line DriveEasiest beach access. Calm, shallow, and child-safe waters. Fabulous views as an added bonus.
A must-do when in the Bay Area. Unmatched views.
226 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mount Tamalpais
A must-do when in the Bay Area. Unmatched views.
Beautiful scenery. Great day trip with stunning views.
363 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Stinson Beach
Beautiful scenery. Great day trip with stunning views.
Shopping
Great shopping including department stores, independent stores, and a shopping mall. Parking is free for several hours! In addition there are several very nice dining options.
51 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Walnut Creek
Great shopping including department stores, independent stores, and a shopping mall. Parking is free for several hours! In addition there are several very nice dining options.
A beautiful two-block stretch with a higher end mix of independent stores, unique restaurants, and coffee shops.
184 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fourth Street
Fourth StreetA beautiful two-block stretch with a higher end mix of independent stores, unique restaurants, and coffee shops.
A tucked away alley full of unique and one-of-a-kind stores.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Alley 49
Alley 49A tucked away alley full of unique and one-of-a-kind stores.
Essentials
Safeway is 3 minutes away and is even in walking distance for those last minute items. There are also a CVS, a dry cleaner, and several family style food places in this little local mall.
78 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Safeway
2096 Mountain BlvdSafeway is 3 minutes away and is even in walking distance for those last minute items. There are also a CVS, a dry cleaner, and several family style food places in this little local mall.
Entertainment & Activities
Beautiful old style movie theater. They have a restaurant next door and they let you take their food into the theater!
87 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Alameda Theatre & Cineplex
2317 Central AveBeautiful old style movie theater. They have a restaurant next door and they let you take their food into the theater!
Young children absolutely love this 1950's style theme park and are entertained for hours!
140 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fairyland de los Niños
699 Bellevue AveYoung children absolutely love this 1950's style theme park and are entertained for hours!
Arts & Culture
Museo de California en Oakland
1000 Oak StGreat art exhibits.
A fabulous place to take kids to.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museum of Children's Arts
1221 49A fabulous place to take kids to.