Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
Downtown Oakland
Jack London Square
472 Water StParks & Nature
Lake Merritt is the go-to spot for locals for a fun afternoon for the whole family. It's great for a picnic, walks/jogging around the lake or lounging around with good book or a romantic tryst.
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Lake Merritt Amphitheater
Lake Merritt BoulevardLake Merritt is the go-to spot for locals for a fun afternoon for the whole family. It's great for a picnic, walks/jogging around the lake or lounging around with good book or a romantic tryst.
Arts & Culture
Oakland Museum offers a variety of exhibits, arts/craft activities as well as cultural events and live music,
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I-Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak StOakland Museum offers a variety of exhibits, arts/craft activities as well as cultural events and live music,
Shopping
The Lakeshore area has everything you need from grocery stores to coffee shops, restaurants/ bars and unique boutique shops etc
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Lakeshore Avenue
Lakeshore AvenueThe Lakeshore area has everything you need from grocery stores to coffee shops, restaurants/ bars and unique boutique shops etc
Grand Ave also offers restaurants/ bars, nail salons etc
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Grand Avenue
Grand AvenueGrand Ave also offers restaurants/ bars, nail salons etc
Whole Foods
66 Fairmount AveEssentials
Trader Joe's
3250 Lakeshore AveGetting Around
12th Street / Oakland City Center station
1245 Broadwayor 19th Street Bart
19th St / Oakland station
1900 Broadwayor 12th St Bart
Drinks & Nightlife
For all the cubanofilo salseros out there. This is the meat market you are looking for!
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CAÑA Cuban Parlor & Cafe
530 Lake Park AveFor all the cubanofilo salseros out there. This is the meat market you are looking for!
Our favorite local upscale dive for the best cocktails around!
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389 Grand Ave
389 Grand AvenueOur favorite local upscale dive for the best cocktails around!
Great Food! Burgers, Beer and nightlife with DJ & dancing
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Luka's Taproom & Lounge
2221 BroadwayGreat Food! Burgers, Beer and nightlife with DJ & dancing
Uptown
Great place for Happy Hour, to watch the game and bar bites.
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Tribune Tavern
401 13th StGreat place for Happy Hour, to watch the game and bar bites.