Guidebook for Oakland

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Guidebook for Oakland

Arts & Culture

Large, ornate concert venue. Big names play here.
264 locals recommend
Fox Theater
1807 Telegraph Ave
264 locals recommend
Large, ornate concert venue. Big names play here.

Food Scene

Hip neighborhood coffee shop and cafe. Free wifi - a good laptop work spot.
55 locals recommend
Farley's East
33 Grand Ave
55 locals recommend
Hip neighborhood coffee shop and cafe. Free wifi - a good laptop work spot.
Awesome asian-fusion tacos and friendly staff. A no-longer-so-hidden neighborhood gem.
32 locals recommend
Belly
1901 San Pablo Ave
32 locals recommend
Awesome asian-fusion tacos and friendly staff. A no-longer-so-hidden neighborhood gem.
Upscale diner with eclectic dishes. Good brunch.
53 locals recommend
Hopscotch
1915 San Pablo Ave
53 locals recommend
Upscale diner with eclectic dishes. Good brunch.
My go to late-night dining spot. Open until 1am every night. Better-than-average diner food. Particularly good french toast.
29 locals recommend
Rudy's Can't Fail Cafe
1805 Telegraph Avenue
29 locals recommend
My go to late-night dining spot. Open until 1am every night. Better-than-average diner food. Particularly good french toast.
Fine dining in the hood. Good cocktails. If you don't want a full meal, you can go to the adjoining bar, Fauna.
63 locals recommend
Flora
1900 Telegraph Ave
63 locals recommend
Fine dining in the hood. Good cocktails. If you don't want a full meal, you can go to the adjoining bar, Fauna.
New bakery in the hood. Great across the board. Try the croissant toast, or the pretzel pecan sticky buns.
25 locals recommend
Firebrand Artisan Breads
2343 Broadway
25 locals recommend
New bakery in the hood. Great across the board. Try the croissant toast, or the pretzel pecan sticky buns.

Entertainment & Activities

Funky art-house movie theatre. Also hosts trivia nights, lectures, and other events.
156 locals recommend
The New Parkway Theater
474 24th St
156 locals recommend
Funky art-house movie theatre. Also hosts trivia nights, lectures, and other events.

Drinks & Nightlife

Don't be fooled by the run down exterior. This place is chic inside. Good cocktails and a cool backyard space.
34 locals recommend
The Double Standard
2424 Telegraph Ave
34 locals recommend
Don't be fooled by the run down exterior. This place is chic inside. Good cocktails and a cool backyard space.
Huge beer garden. Great for a sunny day.
69 locals recommend
Lost & Found Beer Garden
2040 Telegraph Avenue
69 locals recommend
Huge beer garden. Great for a sunny day.
Giant restaurant and beer garden. Lots of outdoor and indoor seating. Just opened (Fall 2015) and is already drawing huge crowds.
165 locals recommend
Drake's Dealership
2325 Broadway
165 locals recommend
Giant restaurant and beer garden. Lots of outdoor and indoor seating. Just opened (Fall 2015) and is already drawing huge crowds.
One of the busiest bars in the hood. Good cocktails, bocce ball, and a friendly crowd.
79 locals recommend
Make Westing
1741 Telegraph Ave
79 locals recommend
One of the busiest bars in the hood. Good cocktails, bocce ball, and a friendly crowd.

Parks & Nature

Beautiful lake with a nice walking/running trail around the perimeter.
751 locals recommend
Lake Merritt Amphitheater
Lake Merritt Boulevard
751 locals recommend
Beautiful lake with a nice walking/running trail around the perimeter.