Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
Khana Peena
1889 Solano AveHigh end Indian. Nice atmosphere.
Soi 4 Bangkok Eatery
5421 College AveHigh end Thai. Very creative.
Renovated, industrial warehouse offering eclectic small plates, cocktails & songs spun by a DJ
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Mua Oakland
2442a Webster StRenovated, industrial warehouse offering eclectic small plates, cocktails & songs spun by a DJ
Zachary's Chicago Pizza
5801 College AveDeep dish pizza. The best!
Infinite Thai Eatery
4301 Piedmont AveGood Thai food.
Filippo's
5400 College AveItalian. Indoor or heated outdoor dining
Bacheesos
246 Grand AveGood mediterranean.
Bacheesos
246 Grand AveGood mediterranean all cooked by dedicated woman.
Drinks & Nightlife
Is a very quirky circa-1883
bar where Jack London used to hang out. It’s tiny and weird, but there’s lots of outdoor space to enjoy a brew on the waterfront.
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Heinold's First and Last Chance Saloon
48 Webster StreetIs a very quirky circa-1883
bar where Jack London used to hang out. It’s tiny and weird, but there’s lots of outdoor space to enjoy a brew on the waterfront.
Cafe Van Kleef
1621 Telegraph AveBar. funky/quirky décor. Live music
Yoshi's Oakland
510 Embarcadero WestExcellent jazz venue at Jack London Square
Parks & Nature
Shady, lush, bay trees and ferns
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Reserva Botánica Regional Huckleberry
7087 Skyline BlvdShady, lush, bay trees and ferns
Open, ancient volcano site, hidden labyrinths
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Reserva Regional Volcánica de Sibley
Open, ancient volcano site, hidden labyrinths
Skyline gate: popular trails in mixed forest and redwood forest. Hills.
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Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park
7867 Redwood RoadSkyline gate: popular trails in mixed forest and redwood forest. Hills.
Beautiful urban lake where you can walk around the lake, get up close with night herons, or take in locals drumming and enjoying the lake. There are dining options, a ring of lights, and even gondola rides.
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Anfiteatro del Lago Merritt
Lake Merritt BoulevardBeautiful urban lake where you can walk around the lake, get up close with night herons, or take in locals drumming and enjoying the lake. There are dining options, a ring of lights, and even gondola rides.
Arts & Culture
Museo Oakland de California
1000 Oak StEntertainment & Activities
One person shows. Very intimate. My favorite performance place in the East Bay!
The Marsh Arts Center
2120 Allston WayOne person shows. Very intimate. My favorite performance place in the East Bay!
Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse
2020 Addison StVenue for Americana music
Quirky and social. Seats are a hodge-podge of couches and other types of seats. They serve food and drink.
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The New Parkway Theater
474 24th StQuirky and social. Seats are a hodge-podge of couches and other types of seats. They serve food and drink.
A small neighborhood theater. They do cute and quaint little raffles before weekend night shows.
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Landmark's Piedmont Theatre
4186 Piedmont AveA small neighborhood theater. They do cute and quaint little raffles before weekend night shows.
In the main auditorium only, they have live pipe organ performances before the two Friday and Saturday evening performances.
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Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand AveIn the main auditorium only, they have live pipe organ performances before the two Friday and Saturday evening performances.
Essentials
Huge selection of fresh produce and interesting foods.
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Berkeley Bowl West
920 Heinz AveHuge selection of fresh produce and interesting foods.
Lucky Supermarkets
815 Marina Village PkwyBasic groceries nearby.
Getting Around
Rockridge Station
5660 College Ave8 min. drive away