Guidebook for Oakland and surrounding areas!
Food Scene
Amazing local eats literally across the street from the unit! If you are looking for all around good hearty food for breakfast or lunch...this is the place in West Oakland!
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
10th & Wood
945 Wood StAmazing local eats literally across the street from the unit! If you are looking for all around good hearty food for breakfast or lunch...this is the place in West Oakland!
Great place for coffee and amazing pastries!
65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kilovolt Coffee
1829 Mandela ParkwayGreat place for coffee and amazing pastries!
Great restaurant - Californian/Spanish food - tapas style dining
73 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Shakewell
3407 Lakeshore AveGreat restaurant - Californian/Spanish food - tapas style dining
Left Bank Brasserie
Great new spot for French inspired California food!
Great spot for a nicer lunch or dinner, also brunch on the weekends! French inspired California cuisine.
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Fat Lady
201 Washington StGreat spot for a nicer lunch or dinner, also brunch on the weekends! French inspired California cuisine.
District Oakland
827 Washington StGreat place for tapas and drinks!
Great place for meat/steak and bring an appetite!
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
EPIC Steak
369 The EmbarcaderoGreat place for meat/steak and bring an appetite!
Waterbar Restaurant
399 The EmbarcaderoAmazing seafood!
Incredible high end dining, specializing in Vietnamese food
95 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Slanted Door
Ferry BuildingIncredible high end dining, specializing in Vietnamese food
High end Sushi spot, delicious fish and great Sake selection!
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ozumo
161 Steuart StHigh end Sushi spot, delicious fish and great Sake selection!
The California drive thru - In-N-Out Burger, I highly recommend you try it!
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
In-N-Out Burger
8300 Oakport StThe California drive thru - In-N-Out Burger, I highly recommend you try it!
West Oakland Farmers Market
Great Farmer’s market right in west Oakland! Open Sundays at 11am!
Great bbq! Always a line out the door so must be willing to wait!
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Horn Barbecue
2534 Mandela ParkwayGreat bbq! Always a line out the door so must be willing to wait!
Kowbird
New place for fried chicken sandwiches!
Favorite place for chinese food! Take out or delivery only.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Holly's Mandarin Fine Chinese Cuisine
4080 Piedmont AveFavorite place for chinese food! Take out or delivery only.
Casual affordable bar food restaurant with bowling, arcade, pool and outdoor games in Jack London square
68 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Plank
98 BroadwayCasual affordable bar food restaurant with bowling, arcade, pool and outdoor games in Jack London square
Amazing restaurant right off the bart line at the Rockridge stop. Absolutely delicious for a date night or a special occasion!
ACRE Kitchen and Bar
Amazing restaurant right off the bart line at the Rockridge stop. Absolutely delicious for a date night or a special occasion!
Everything Else
Closest station to the apartment - Quick one stop away from San Francisco, for a couple dollars you can be downtown in minutes! Trains run every day, every few minutes until midnight! Explore the entire bay area from here.
79 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
West Oakland station
1451 7th StClosest station to the apartment - Quick one stop away from San Francisco, for a couple dollars you can be downtown in minutes! Trains run every day, every few minutes until midnight! Explore the entire bay area from here.
One stop from the West Oakland Bart, this is a great lively part of Oakland with sightseeing, restaurants, bars and more within walking distance!
104 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lake Merritt Station
800 Oak StOne stop from the West Oakland Bart, this is a great lively part of Oakland with sightseeing, restaurants, bars and more within walking distance!
Use the ferry to access SF and the Bay Area
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Alameda Main Street station
2990 Main StUse the ferry to access SF and the Bay Area
Take the train all over California!
127 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jack London Square station
245 2nd StTake the train all over California!
Oakland International Airport - you can take BART or cab to the apartment!
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Oakland International Airport
1 Airport DrOakland International Airport - you can take BART or cab to the apartment!
San Francisco International Airport - you can take BART all the way to the apartment in Oakland!
263 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Aeropuerto Internacional de San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport - you can take BART all the way to the apartment in Oakland!
A great city to visit and explore, can be reached by ferry!
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sausalito Yacht Club
100 Humboldt AveA great city to visit and explore, can be reached by ferry!
First BART stop in SF, less than 15 minutes from apartment! Quick, easy and cheap access to the entire area!
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Embarcadero Station
First BART stop in SF, less than 15 minutes from apartment! Quick, easy and cheap access to the entire area!
Heart of Downtown Oakland, go explore the city, shops and more!
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
12th Street / Oakland City Center station
1245 BroadwayHeart of Downtown Oakland, go explore the city, shops and more!
BART to the game, concert or event at Oracle Arena or O.co Coliseum, just a few stops from West Oakland BART and a short walk from the apartment.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Coliseum/Airport station
700 73rd AveBART to the game, concert or event at Oracle Arena or O.co Coliseum, just a few stops from West Oakland BART and a short walk from the apartment.
Rock ridge Bart stop is steps away from College Ave which has great restaurants (Acre kitchen for something a little fancy or Ben and Nick’s Bar for a more casual night would be my recommendation!) and lots of shops.
Rockridge BART Plaza
5811 Keith AveRock ridge Bart stop is steps away from College Ave which has great restaurants (Acre kitchen for something a little fancy or Ben and Nick’s Bar for a more casual night would be my recommendation!) and lots of shops.
Entertainment & Activities
Great sight seeing and parks, great for the family or just to take a jog and enjoy the culture of Oakland, also lots of great places to eat, drink and shop!
751 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Anfiteatro Lake Merritt
Lake Merritt BoulevardGreat sight seeing and parks, great for the family or just to take a jog and enjoy the culture of Oakland, also lots of great places to eat, drink and shop!
Great place to walk and see the city - off leash dog area. Super beautiful!
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Point Isabel Dog Park
2701 Isabel StreetGreat place to walk and see the city - off leash dog area. Super beautiful!
Jack London Square
472 Water StSightseeing
The famous 100+ year old Ferry Building and Market. Great place to sight see, get good food and shop!
Plus take the ferry to anywhere in the Bay Area!
189 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Edificio de los Ferries
The famous 100+ year old Ferry Building and Market. Great place to sight see, get good food and shop!
Plus take the ferry to anywhere in the Bay Area!
Isla de Alcatraz
The famous island prison!
Shops, restaurants, sights, and fun for everyone...enjoy this vibrant area of Oakland!
127 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jack London Square station
245 2nd StShops, restaurants, sights, and fun for everyone...enjoy this vibrant area of Oakland!
Famous Muir Woods, great sightseeing and hiking for the whole family!
660 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Muir Woods National Monument
Famous Muir Woods, great sightseeing and hiking for the whole family!
The famous orange Golden Gate Bridge
1321 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Puente Golden Gate
Golden Gate BridgeThe famous orange Golden Gate Bridge
Treasure Island
Enjoy the views, sightseeing and markets
The iconic Coit Tower of San Francisco, a sight to behold and dedicated to the firemen of San Francisco
545 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Coit Tower
The iconic Coit Tower of San Francisco, a sight to behold and dedicated to the firemen of San Francisco
Come see the sights and sounds of Pier 39, enjoy the seals and sealife as well as great food, shopping and more!
416 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Muelle 39
The EmbarcaderoCome see the sights and sounds of Pier 39, enjoy the seals and sealife as well as great food, shopping and more!
Arts & Culture
UC Berkeley College, home of the California Golden Bears.
427 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
University of California, Berkeley
Oxford StreetUC Berkeley College, home of the California Golden Bears.
Home of the San Francisco Giants! (baseball) as well as events and concerts!
596 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Oracle
24 Willie Mays PlazaHome of the San Francisco Giants! (baseball) as well as events and concerts!
Home of the champion basketball team - Golden State Warriors!
83 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Oracle Arena
7000 Coliseum WayHome of the champion basketball team - Golden State Warriors!
Home of the Oakland Raiders (football) and Oakland Athletics (baseball)
61 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
RingCentral Coliseum
7000 Coliseum WayHome of the Oakland Raiders (football) and Oakland Athletics (baseball)
Home of the San Francisco 49ers and Superbowl 50!
215 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
4900 Marie P DeBartolo Way
4900 Centennial BlvdHome of the San Francisco 49ers and Superbowl 50!
Essentials
Trader Joe's
3250 Lakeshore Avesupermarket for all your shopping needs
Local market, within walking distance of the apartment - across from the West Oakland Bart station
Mandela Partners
3100 East 10th StreetLocal market, within walking distance of the apartment - across from the West Oakland Bart station
Safeway
Full grocery store
Target
Large store for essential items, pharmacy, packaged goods, home goods.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great real American country bar, with good food/drink, live music and line dancing!
Overland Bar & Grill
Great real American country bar, with good food/drink, live music and line dancing!
Great drinks and delicious food - mostly tapas style
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
District Oakland
827 Washington StGreat drinks and delicious food - mostly tapas style