Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
We love to walk to Hive! Head down Oakmore, go through the park and exit the park on Dimond Ave. The baked goods are from Starter Bakery of Oakland, and they are wonderful.
51 locals recommend
Hive
2139 MacArthur BlvdWe love to walk to Hive! Head down Oakmore, go through the park and exit the park on Dimond Ave. The baked goods are from Starter Bakery of Oakland, and they are wonderful.
Just after we bought the cottage, we had a delicious Italian dinner here to celebrate. Loved the food. Loved the service. I suggest making reservations.
52 locals recommend
Bellanico Restaurant and Wine Bar
4238 Park BlvdJust after we bought the cottage, we had a delicious Italian dinner here to celebrate. Loved the food. Loved the service. I suggest making reservations.
We still can't believe our good luck. Great pizza and a nice environment less than a block away! Do get some Red Boy Pizza if you have the chance. Really.
15 locals recommend
Red Boy Pizza
459 Entrada DrWe still can't believe our good luck. Great pizza and a nice environment less than a block away! Do get some Red Boy Pizza if you have the chance. Really.
Saturday 9am-2pm. One of my favorite things to do is to visit Anfilo Coffee at the farmers market. I sit down with my favorite people and relax with Ethiopian coffee prepared in the traditional way.
197 locals recommend
Grand Lake Farmers Market
746 Grand AveSaturday 9am-2pm. One of my favorite things to do is to visit Anfilo Coffee at the farmers market. I sit down with my favorite people and relax with Ethiopian coffee prepared in the traditional way.
My dear friend swears by Arizmendi, a worker owned cooperative where you can get pizza and other baked goods. It is one of her favorite places in Oakland. I can't wait to try it myself!
198 locals recommend
Arizmendi Bakery
3265 Lakeshore AveMy dear friend swears by Arizmendi, a worker owned cooperative where you can get pizza and other baked goods. It is one of her favorite places in Oakland. I can't wait to try it myself!
Everything Else
This is a beautiful park with large oaks, grassy fields, and trails. It's a great place to walk from the cottage. You can also shoot hoops, swim laps, play tennis, and play with the kids.
43 locals recommend
Dimond Park
3860 Hanly RdThis is a beautiful park with large oaks, grassy fields, and trails. It's a great place to walk from the cottage. You can also shoot hoops, swim laps, play tennis, and play with the kids.
Locals rave about Farmer Joe's. You might love it, too! I tend to go to the Safeway, which is even closer. I enjoy the diverse shoppers and the "everybody's-an-insider-in-Oakland" feel of the Safeway.
230 locals recommend
Farmer Joe's Marketplace
3501 MacArthur BlvdLocals rave about Farmer Joe's. You might love it, too! I tend to go to the Safeway, which is even closer. I enjoy the diverse shoppers and the "everybody's-an-insider-in-Oakland" feel of the Safeway.
Another one rides the bus! Hey, hey, hey! Another one rides the bus! Take the AC Transit #18 bus right down Park Boulevard to Lake Merritt. Then enjoy a stroll around the lake.
Park Blvd:Leimert Blvd station
Another one rides the bus! Hey, hey, hey! Another one rides the bus! Take the AC Transit #18 bus right down Park Boulevard to Lake Merritt. Then enjoy a stroll around the lake.
This is a little Oakland treasure. It's a beautiful place with a swimming area!
65 locals recommend
Lake Temescal
This is a little Oakland treasure. It's a beautiful place with a swimming area!
This is a bustling spot by the bay with lots of restaurants and frequent local events.
213 locals recommend
Jack London Square
472 Water StThis is a bustling spot by the bay with lots of restaurants and frequent local events.
Shopping
I'm not much of a shopper, but I love being on Piedmont Avenue. My teenage girls enjoy finding unique clothes, and they love the shops! Piedmont Ave. is part of what I love about Oakland. Great vibe!
81 locals recommend
Piedmont Avenue
I'm not much of a shopper, but I love being on Piedmont Avenue. My teenage girls enjoy finding unique clothes, and they love the shops! Piedmont Ave. is part of what I love about Oakland. Great vibe!
Okay, you probably don't need a hardware store. But if you do, go here. I just like being there. :-)
6 locals recommend
Grand Lake Ace Hardware Inc
1221 Grand AveOkay, you probably don't need a hardware store. But if you do, go here. I just like being there. :-)
Arts & Culture
This is a lovely old theater. I have not been there yet, but my husband has, and he says it's great. I'll make it there soon!
382 locals recommend
Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand AveThis is a lovely old theater. I have not been there yet, but my husband has, and he says it's great. I'll make it there soon!
If you want to enjoy live music, before you arrive, check the calendar for the Fox Theater. It is a restored, historic theater with a great calendar. (Use your best city skills for parking.)
264 locals recommend
Fox Theater
1807 Telegraph AveIf you want to enjoy live music, before you arrive, check the calendar for the Fox Theater. It is a restored, historic theater with a great calendar. (Use your best city skills for parking.)