Guidebook for Oakland
Sightseeing
Just around the corner, a great place to walk and just hang out!
751 locals recommend
Lake Merritt Amphitheater
Lake Merritt BoulevardJust around the corner, a great place to walk and just hang out!
A lot to do a Jack London -- canoeing, shopping, movies, restaurants... great place to spend a nice afternoon
213 locals recommend
Jack London Square
472 Water StA lot to do a Jack London -- canoeing, shopping, movies, restaurants... great place to spend a nice afternoon
Food Scene
A wonderful detour into a great diner with a very interesting decoration and feel. Food is great too! Right next door to Fox theatre for those wanting to get a quick bite after a late concert
29 locals recommend
Rudy's Can't Fail Cafe
1805 Telegraph AvenueA wonderful detour into a great diner with a very interesting decoration and feel. Food is great too! Right next door to Fox theatre for those wanting to get a quick bite after a late concert
Always packed, this old-fashioned diner has comfy booths and a long counter with swivel chairs.
30 locals recommend
Ole's Waffle Shop
1507 Park StAlways packed, this old-fashioned diner has comfy booths and a long counter with swivel chairs.
Coach sushi
great little sushi place, fresh and reasonably priced. Have a nice selection for vegetarians and yes — bottomless sake
532 Grand Ave
532 Grand AvenueCoach sushi
great little sushi place, fresh and reasonably priced. Have a nice selection for vegetarians and yes — bottomless sake
Champa Garden
2102 8th AveBest Thai food ever just a few blocks away from home!
Very low key and quiet place to enjoy a drink and pizza or salad. Open Tuesday to Friday from 4pm to 10pm Open Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 3pm for Brunch and 3:30 to 10pm for Dinner. Philomena @ philomenapizza.com
15 locals recommend
Philomena
1801 14th AveVery low key and quiet place to enjoy a drink and pizza or salad. Open Tuesday to Friday from 4pm to 10pm Open Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 3pm for Brunch and 3:30 to 10pm for Dinner. Philomena @ philomenapizza.com
Arts & Culture
The Alameda Theatre is an Art Deco movie theatre built in 1932 -- fabulous ambiance and a great place to catch a movie... the bonus is Burger Messier right next door.
2317 Central Ave
2317 Central AvenueThe Alameda Theatre is an Art Deco movie theatre built in 1932 -- fabulous ambiance and a great place to catch a movie... the bonus is Burger Messier right next door.
We love going to the museum on a Friday night. From 5pm to 9pm, they have live music and people from all Oakland are attending this very family friendly event!
547 locals recommend
Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak StWe love going to the museum on a Friday night. From 5pm to 9pm, they have live music and people from all Oakland are attending this very family friendly event!
Drinks & Nightlife
Another nice addition to the Oakland restaurant scene. It's hip but unpretentious and delivers where it should: the food and drink menu, the ambiance and service.
105 locals recommend
Portal Oakland
1611 2nd AveAnother nice addition to the Oakland restaurant scene. It's hip but unpretentious and delivers where it should: the food and drink menu, the ambiance and service.
Shopping
Oaklandish
3419 Fruitvale AveMade in Oakland by artists from Oakland!
Essentials
Love their organic and fresh vegetables! best by far in Oakland!
230 locals recommend
Farmer Joe's Marketplace
3501 MacArthur BlvdLove their organic and fresh vegetables! best by far in Oakland!