Karin's Guidebook for the Bay Area
Food Scene
Italian Colors
2220 Mountain BlvdOne of my favorite local restaurants!
Wonderful place to grab breakfast. There is often a line, so be prepared to wait. The do give out beepers so you can shop close by while waiting for your table.
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Montclair Egg Shop
6126 Medau PlWonderful place to grab breakfast. There is often a line, so be prepared to wait. The do give out beepers so you can shop close by while waiting for your table.
Peet's Coffee
63 Moraga WayIt's Peet's, what more do I need to say?
Sparky's Giant Burgers
4120 Redwood RdGreat burger joint.
Diggery Inn
4212 Park BlvdLocal coffee shop - only open for breakfast and lunch.
Fentons Creamery
4226 Piedmont AveHmmm... Yummy Ice Cream!
Where world-class jazz meets world-class Japanese cuisine
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Yoshi's Oakland
510 Embarcadero WestWhere world-class jazz meets world-class Japanese cuisine
Chinatown
Sightseeing, restaurants, shopping, arts...
Chez Panisse
1517 Shattuck Avefarm-to-table
Great place to grab a cup of coffee and run, or sit and work.
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Ultimate Grounds Et Al
4225 Park BlvdGreat place to grab a cup of coffee and run, or sit and work.
Open for breakfast & lunch serving a varied menu of updated brunch fare
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Blackberry Bistro
4240 Park BlvdOpen for breakfast & lunch serving a varied menu of updated brunch fare
Modern counter-serve joint offers sustainable, local burgers & draft brews in a minimalist interior
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Park Burger
4218 Park BlvdModern counter-serve joint offers sustainable, local burgers & draft brews in a minimalist interior
Grand Lake Kitchen - Lake Merritt
576 Grand AveBreakfst
Noah's Bagels
3351 Lakeshore AveRed Boy Pizza
459 Entrada DrPiiiizzzzzaaaaa!!
Marzano Restaurant And Bar
4214 Park BoulevardBanana Blossom
2353 East 12th StreetDrinks & Nightlife
Crogan's Montclair
6101 La Salle AveGreat food.
The former Oakland Harbor lighthouse was built in 1903.
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Quinn's Lighthouse
1951 EmbarcaderoThe former Oakland Harbor lighthouse was built in 1903.
Entertainment & Activities
Low key place to hit some balls, or have a burger and beer.
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Montclair Golf Enterprises
2477 Monterey BlvdLow key place to hit some balls, or have a burger and beer.
Essentials
Safeway
2096 Mountain BlvdLocal grocery store.
Trader Joe's
3250 Lakeshore AveLocal grocery store.
Well attended Saturday morning Farmer's Market.
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Grand Lake Farmers Market
746 Grand AveWell attended Saturday morning Farmer's Market.
Whole Foods Market
230 Bay PlRocky's Market
1440 Leimert BlvdMini Grocery Store
Farmer Joe's Marketplace
3501 MacArthur BlvdBerkeley Bowl
2020 Oregon StBerkeley Bowl West
920 Heinz AveEverything Else
Piedmont Community Church
400 Highland AveJust in case...
The Crucible
1260 7th StTake a metal forging class
Rockridge Station
5660 College AveFruitvale Station
Fruitvale Avenue12th Street / Oakland City Center station
1245 Broadway19th St / Oakland station
1900 BroadwayMacArthur Station
555 40th StEmbarcadero Station
Montgomery station
598 Market St
Civic Center station
1150 Market StJack London Square
472 Water StParque histórico estatal de Jack London
2400 London Ranch RdMills College
5000 MacArthur BlvdBeautiful Campus!
Holy Names University
3500 Mountain Blvd.
Family History Center
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
730 Sharp Park RdFamily History Center
Samuel Merritt University
3100 Telegraph AveAn array of accredited health science programs
San Francisco Bay Ferry station
10 Clay StTransportation to San Francisco
Alameda Main Street station
2990 Main StTransportation to San Francisco
Highland Hospital
1411 E 31st StNear by hospital, just in case...
Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center
3600 BroadwayKaiser Hospital.
Arts & Culture
This vintage theater opened in 1926. There is an organ that is still played on certain days between showings. Wonderful!
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Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand AveThis vintage theater opened in 1926. There is an organ that is still played on certain days between showings. Wonderful!
If you prefer a more modern theater and want to grab something to eat...
United Artists Emery Bay Stadium 10 Movie Theater
If you prefer a more modern theater and want to grab something to eat...
http://www.cablecarmuseum.org/museum.html
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Museo del Cable Car de San Francisco
1201 Mason Sthttp://www.cablecarmuseum.org/museum.html
This notorious prison was once home to Al Capone. Accessible by ferry, it is now a museum with audio or docent tours.
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Isla de Alcatraz
This notorious prison was once home to Al Capone. Accessible by ferry, it is now a museum with audio or docent tours.
El país de los niños
699 Bellevue AveFrank Oz once worked here!
Get your Oakland groove on at Friday Nights at OMCA - Off the Grid food trucks, music, and more!
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Museo Oakland de California
1000 Oak StGet your Oakland groove on at Friday Nights at OMCA - Off the Grid food trucks, music, and more!
Zoológico de Oakland
9777 Golf Links RdIt's all happening at the zoo...
Step back in time...
Vintage arcade museum offering classic video games and pinballs for public play.
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High Scores Arcade
1414 Park StStep back in time...
Vintage arcade museum offering classic video games and pinballs for public play.
Museum showcases the history of pinball machines since 1879.
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Pacific Pinball Museum
1510 Webster StMuseum showcases the history of pinball machines since 1879.
Peralta Hacienda Historical Park
2465 34th AveArchitecture & Gardens
Vintage hangar at Oakland International Airport. Museum of aircraft displays, artifacts, giant flying boat, and an Electra similar to the one flown by Amelia Earhart, who took off from this airfield.
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Museo de Aviación de Oakland
8252 Earhart RdVintage hangar at Oakland International Airport. Museum of aircraft displays, artifacts, giant flying boat, and an Electra similar to the one flown by Amelia Earhart, who took off from this airfield.
Anfiteatro Woodminster
3540 Sanborn DrMusical theater under the stars.
An award-winning, nationally recognized regional theater - OUTDOORS!!
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Cal Shakes
100 California Shakespeare Theater WayAn award-winning, nationally recognized regional theater - OUTDOORS!!
Claremont Club & Spa - A Fairmont Hotel
41 Tunnel RdSpa day anyone?
Interactive exhibits, a digital planetarium, a large screen theater, hands-on activities and three powerful telescopes.
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Centro de Ciencia y Espacio Chabot
10000 Skyline BlvdInteractive exhibits, a digital planetarium, a large screen theater, hands-on activities and three powerful telescopes.
Lawrence Hall of Science
Loads to explore...
Extensive model railroad display, with trains running most Sundays
Golden State Model Railroad Museum
900-A Dornan DrExtensive model railroad display, with trains running most Sundays
Walt Disney Family Museum
104 Montgomery StDisney!
Built in 1931 by architect Timothy L. Phlueger in an Art Deco style which was notable for the depression era.
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Paramount Theatre
2025 BroadwayBuilt in 1931 by architect Timothy L. Phlueger in an Art Deco style which was notable for the depression era.
Shopping
Pelago
6128 Medau PlNice little shop with unique gift items.
Union Square
333 Post StShopping