Leah’s guidebook
Coffee / tea
Lovely neighborhood cafe. Great for lunch, working remotely, coffee, tea, etc.
51 locals recommend
Hive
2139 MacArthur BlvdLovely neighborhood cafe. Great for lunch, working remotely, coffee, tea, etc.
Peet's Coffee
3401 Fruitvale AveFood scene
Grand Lake Kitchen - Dimond
2042 MacArthur BlvdDelicious local restaurant, in walking distance
La Farine
3411 Fruitvale AveAmazing baked goods and breads
Cafe Umami
2224 MacArthur BlvdDimond Slice Pizza
2208 MacArthur BlvdMarzano Restaurant And Bar
4214 Park BoulevardCozy italian place with delicious food and drinks
Groceries
Locally-owned grocery store with wide selection of organic food
230 locals recommend
Farmer Joe's Marketplace
3501 MacArthur BlvdLocally-owned grocery store with wide selection of organic food
Neighborhoods
Enjoy a walk around Lake Merritt (3 miles total), rent boats to go on the water, stroll to many great bars and restaurants
22 locals recommend
Grand Lake
Enjoy a walk around Lake Merritt (3 miles total), rent boats to go on the water, stroll to many great bars and restaurants
Jack London District
Waterfront dining and strolling
Traveler advice
Don't miss
Check out Oakland's Farmer's Markets - they are amazing
Grand Lake on Saturdays
Temescal on Sundays
Jack London Square on Sundays
Downtown on Fridays
Don't miss
First Fridays of the month - Art Murmur in downtown Oakland
Free art and street festival scene
Don't miss
Don't miss Friday nights at Oakland Museum
Food trucks, live music, and late admission to the museum
Don't miss
The East Bay Regional Parks are incredible
Tons of hiking trails and ways to enjoy the forest - Joaquin Miller and Redwood parks are the closest to the house, just a few minute's drive