Guidebook for Oakland

Monica
Guidebook for Oakland

Food Scene

Good food, open late, custom beers but family friendly, lots of vegetarian choices, and nice outdoor seating with heat lamps and lake view.
105 místní doporučují
Portal Oakland
1611 2nd Ave
105 místní doporučují
Good food, open late, custom beers but family friendly, lots of vegetarian choices, and nice outdoor seating with heat lamps and lake view.
All local sporting events on all the time. Great Mexican food and good Margaritas.
La Estrellita
446 E 12th St
All local sporting events on all the time. Great Mexican food and good Margaritas.
Rockin Crawfish An awesome always full little place specializing in crawfish and gumbo. Delicious, with kick!
211 Foothill Blvd
211 Foothill Boulevard
Rockin Crawfish An awesome always full little place specializing in crawfish and gumbo. Delicious, with kick!
Wonderful neighborhood coffee shop! The coffee is fantastic and it is a family owned/operated place that hosts local artists/artisans.
14 místní doporučují
Akat Cafe Kalli
1603 2nd Ave
14 místní doporučují
Wonderful neighborhood coffee shop! The coffee is fantastic and it is a family owned/operated place that hosts local artists/artisans.

Drinks & Nightlife

Very mellow vibe, not a scene bar and not a dive bar, just a neighborhood place to chill with friends.
24 místní doporučují
Baggy's By the Lake
288 E 18th St
24 místní doporučují
Very mellow vibe, not a scene bar and not a dive bar, just a neighborhood place to chill with friends.
Perfect 15 minute stroll to a fancy dinner or deluxe drinks on the Lake. Taco Tuesdays are so happening.
136 místní doporučují
Lake Chalet
1520 Lakeside Dr
136 místní doporučují
Perfect 15 minute stroll to a fancy dinner or deluxe drinks on the Lake. Taco Tuesdays are so happening.

Arts & Culture

Interactive California history and science museum, along with excellent art museum. Just a 10 minute stroll from my studio.
547 místní doporučují
Muzeum Kalifornie v Oaklandu
1000 Oak St
547 místní doporučují
Interactive California history and science museum, along with excellent art museum. Just a 10 minute stroll from my studio.
Open 7 days a week, great area history room and large children's room with library activities for kids. Internet available.
18 místní doporučují
Oakland Public Library
5205 Telegraph Ave
18 místní doporučují
Open 7 days a week, great area history room and large children's room with library activities for kids. Internet available.
Gorgeous art-deco movie house with cool historical projectors on display. An independent movie house treasure.
382 místní doporučují
Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand Ave
382 místní doporučují
Gorgeous art-deco movie house with cool historical projectors on display. An independent movie house treasure.

Sightseeing

Rent paddle boats, sail boats or kayaks!
26 místní doporučují
Lake Merritt Boating Center
568 Bellevue Ave
26 místní doporučují
Rent paddle boats, sail boats or kayaks!
Ride the Ferry to San Francisco and see the Bay and City from the water! Takes about 25 minutes to cross and has beautiful views and drinks aboard! Lots of daily departures.
73 místní doporučují
San Francisco Bay Ferry station
10 Clay St
73 místní doporučují
Ride the Ferry to San Francisco and see the Bay and City from the water! Takes about 25 minutes to cross and has beautiful views and drinks aboard! Lots of daily departures.

Essentials

Full service grocery. Open from 6 am to midnight. 3 minute walk.
183 místní doporučují
Lucky
1750 Fulton St
183 místní doporučují
Full service grocery. Open from 6 am to midnight. 3 minute walk.

Shopping

Fun thrift store, there is always something to find.
Out of the Closet - Oakland
238 E 18th St
Fun thrift store, there is always something to find.
Huge Farmer's Market every Saturday morning, rain or shine. Lots of produce and artisan foods. Many beautiful handicrafts also available.
197 místní doporučují
Grand Lake Farmers Market
746 Grand Ave
197 místní doporučují
Huge Farmer's Market every Saturday morning, rain or shine. Lots of produce and artisan foods. Many beautiful handicrafts also available.

Everything Else

Chase bank, if needed.
6 místní doporučují
Chase Bank
270 E 18th St
6 místní doporučují
Chase bank, if needed.
If you need a new tattoo, there is a tattoo place close by... just in case.
Five & Dime Tattoo
1607 2nd Ave
If you need a new tattoo, there is a tattoo place close by... just in case.
Closest Laundromat.
Foothill Wash House
211 Foothill Blvd
Closest Laundromat.
Laundromat with adjacent cafe with Wifi....
31 místní doporučují
Woody's Cafe
1841 Park Blvd
31 místní doporučují
Laundromat with adjacent cafe with Wifi....