Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
Pretty Lady
1733 Peralta StLocal Diner. 10 min walk, 5 min drive or less.
Milky Way Coffee
1724 Mandela ParkwayNice people, coffee, snacks
P.F. Chang's
5633 Bay StJust letting you know what's not too far away
Fuddruckers
1975 Diamond BlvdAnother favorite next to the IKEA complex
Burgers and more!
4 Restaurants under one roof, shared eating space. Other options in the area for drink and dine
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Swan's Market
538 9th St4 Restaurants under one roof, shared eating space. Other options in the area for drink and dine
KFC
5724-B Thornton AveA couple restaurants in this area, for fast food.
Hong Kong Fast Food
900 Market StWe've eaten here. Not bad, but ask for a plate off the menu for the best meal.
Interesting options not to far away! Explore!
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Townhouse Bar & Grill
5862 Doyle StInteresting options not to far away! Explore!
Chevys Fresh Mex
1890 Powell StGreat sunset views on the water. 10 min drive.
Cliff House
1090 Point Lobos AveUsually easy parking, solid meal. Stunning sunset.
One of the classic, must see if you can get a reservation, restaurants. Check it out and see if you are interested in their menu.
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Chez Panisse
1517 Shattuck AveOne of the classic, must see if you can get a reservation, restaurants. Check it out and see if you are interested in their menu.
A local favorite for Lunch and Dinner. Definitely a Uber ride to visit.
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Brown Sugar Kitchen
2295 BroadwayA local favorite for Lunch and Dinner. Definitely a Uber ride to visit.
Shopping
Pak N Save Pharmacy
3889 San Pablo AveLarge supermarket. 5 min drive
Green Valley Food
Larger Convenience store a few blocks walk.
The shopping zone in SF. Take BART to Powell Street. Walk 2 blocks! Also can take the Cable Car from here to the WHARF!
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Union Square
333 Post StThe shopping zone in SF. Take BART to Powell Street. Walk 2 blocks! Also can take the Cable Car from here to the WHARF!
Walnut Creek's extensive shopping alternative to San Francisco. Apple Store, Anthropology, Nordstroms, etc etc.
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Broadway Plaza
1275 Broadway PlazaWalnut Creek's extensive shopping alternative to San Francisco. Apple Store, Anthropology, Nordstroms, etc etc.
Sightseeing
No shortage of places to see. Let me know if you want more ideas!
Wow! The view of the bridge, the city. Sunny day? Head here! Parking will open up!
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Marin Headlands
Wow! The view of the bridge, the city. Sunny day? Head here! Parking will open up!
Pier 9
Wharf Tourist area in SF.
Big Sur
If you have time! Explore!
Monterey
Federal Penn! Frequent Ferrys from the Wharf.
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Isiqithi sase-Alcatraz
Federal Penn! Frequent Ferrys from the Wharf.
YOU CAN TAKE THIS PICTURE!
Here's how:
Bay Bridge or San Rafael Bridge to the Golden Gate Bridge.
From San Francisco, driving North, exit at Alexander Ave (first exit), left at the end of the exit toward MARIN HEADLANDS. Don't get back on the bridge, go up the hill (keep right).
PARK: You'll come to an area of parked cars on the left. Wait for a spot, and walk toward the Bridge! Get this picture.
Continue on this road. Stop at the Gun Mounts and take some pictures there, then head down to the Marine Mammal Institute and perhaps Sausalito for lunch/dinner (through the one way tunnel).
From the North (took the San Rafael bridge and drove South). Also exit at Alexander and turn left up the hill. See "PARK" above.
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Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate BridgeYOU CAN TAKE THIS PICTURE!
Here's how:
Bay Bridge or San Rafael Bridge to the Golden Gate Bridge.
From San Francisco, driving North, exit at Alexander Ave (first exit), left at the end of the exit toward MARIN HEADLANDS. Don't get back on the bridge, go up the hill (keep right).
PARK: You'll come to an area of parked cars on the left. Wait for a spot, and walk toward the Bridge! Get this picture.
Continue on this road. Stop at the Gun Mounts and take some pictures there, then head down to the Marine Mammal Institute and perhaps Sausalito for lunch/dinner (through the one way tunnel).
From the North (took the San Rafael bridge and drove South). Also exit at Alexander and turn left up the hill. See "PARK" above.
Entertainment & Activities (WINE Country)
Rutherford
Wine Country
Great destination for lunch or sampling wine on CA 29. Too many wineries to visit along 29. I can help with ideas.
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St. Helena
Great destination for lunch or sampling wine on CA 29. Too many wineries to visit along 29. I can help with ideas.