Guidebook for Oakland
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The place to see a movie and on the weekends the Mighty Wurlitzer organ hidden beneath the floor rises up and is played on both Fri. & Sat. nights. Check out their venue online, you will enjoy!
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Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand AveThe place to see a movie and on the weekends the Mighty Wurlitzer organ hidden beneath the floor rises up and is played on both Fri. & Sat. nights. Check out their venue online, you will enjoy!
Carpool pick-up to San Francisco is just in the parking area. Also, inviting and entertaining farmer's market on Saturday only. Worth a visit!
Splash Pad Park Path
Splash Pad Park PathCarpool pick-up to San Francisco is just in the parking area. Also, inviting and entertaining farmer's market on Saturday only. Worth a visit!
500 Grand Ave
500 Grand AvenueZip Car on Euclid & Grand, gets you there fast.
Propel Fuels
350 Grand AveAnother Zipcar location, great for fast and easy travels.
7-Eleven
1501 University Ave24-7 convenient store, great munchies, and other items.
Beautiful and serene tree-lined neighborhood. Close to Euclid Avenue.
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Piedmont
Beautiful and serene tree-lined neighborhood. Close to Euclid Avenue.
CAÑA Cuban Parlor & Cafe
530 Lake Park Avecafe and dancing
Oasis Food Market
3045 Telegraph AveMiddle Eastern Market
Next to Traders joe's, and convenient for medicine or other pharmacy items.
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Walgreens
2801 Adeline StNext to Traders joe's, and convenient for medicine or other pharmacy items.
CVS
3236 Lakeshore AveNear Trader Joe's and decent pharmacy.
Essentials
Awesome upscale eats, lovely ambiance, natural cosmetics, and homeopathy section. Worth the walk, since you can sit and eat in there cafe section and throughout the store.
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Whole Foods Market
230 Bay PlAwesome upscale eats, lovely ambiance, natural cosmetics, and homeopathy section. Worth the walk, since you can sit and eat in there cafe section and throughout the store.
Safeway is a popular grocery store, which has a an easy & free Club card, which offers you excellent savings. When shopping at Safeway ask the customer service or cashier to give you a club card.
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Safeway
3747 Grand AveSafeway is a popular grocery store, which has a an easy & free Club card, which offers you excellent savings. When shopping at Safeway ask the customer service or cashier to give you a club card.
Great prices for a variety of upscale and unique foods
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Trader Joe's
3250 Lakeshore AveGreat prices for a variety of upscale and unique foods
Arts & Culture
Learn to Tango, Salsa, Wu Shu martial arts, or other activities. Go online and search for Oakland Dance or Grand Avenue Dance center.
SalsaCrazy
200 Grand AveLearn to Tango, Salsa, Wu Shu martial arts, or other activities. Go online and search for Oakland Dance or Grand Avenue Dance center.
Nostalgic Grand Lake Theater great place to watch a movie or specialty films. Short walk from our unit.
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Grand Avenue
Grand AvenueNostalgic Grand Lake Theater great place to watch a movie or specialty films. Short walk from our unit.
Paramount Theatre
2025 BroadwayExcellent venue of artists and lecturers.
Fox Theater
1807 Telegraph AveExcellent venue of musicians and events.
Food Scene
Unique local businesses, restaurants, cafe's, upscale grocery store (Piedmont Grocery), and a cute and cozy cinema to watch independent & foreign movies.
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Piedmont Avenue
Unique local businesses, restaurants, cafe's, upscale grocery store (Piedmont Grocery), and a cute and cozy cinema to watch independent & foreign movies.
Less than a mile from our apt., a variety of shopping and cafe's.
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Lakeshore Avenue
Lakeshore AvenueLess than a mile from our apt., a variety of shopping and cafe's.
Beautiful bay setting and tasty upscale seafood dining experience.
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Scott's Seafood Grill & Bar
2 BroadwayBeautiful bay setting and tasty upscale seafood dining experience.
Bay setting and tasty dining experience in the beautiful Jack London Square
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Kincaid's Fish, Chop & Steak House
1 Franklin StBay setting and tasty dining experience in the beautiful Jack London Square
Lanesplitter Pub & Pizza
536 Lake Park Avenearby and decent pizza
flavorful Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food, cozy and clean
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Holy Land Kosher Food
677 Rand Aveflavorful Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food, cozy and clean
High Peaks Kitchen
391 Grand AvenueGood Indian Food
Sightseeing
Watch the diverse population of birds, joggers, walkers, and the like. Maybe sail a boat or kayak through the lake. Fun for all.
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Lake Merritt Amphitheater
Lake Merritt BoulevardWatch the diverse population of birds, joggers, walkers, and the like. Maybe sail a boat or kayak through the lake. Fun for all.
If you like to adventure or enjoy sightseeing, then travel by BART, Bay Area Rapid Transit subway system. Walking distance from our apt. building.
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19th St / Oakland station
1900 BroadwayIf you like to adventure or enjoy sightseeing, then travel by BART, Bay Area Rapid Transit subway system. Walking distance from our apt. building.
Bay Area Rapid Transit subway system. A long but doable walk from our apt., you may desire to catch a taxi to our address.
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Lake Merritt Station
800 Oak StBay Area Rapid Transit subway system. A long but doable walk from our apt., you may desire to catch a taxi to our address.
Rockridge BART station is near an enjoyable selection of restaurants, shopping, and Trader Joe's. Many consignment and classic clothing stores. Must see.
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Rockridge Station
5660 College AveRockridge BART station is near an enjoyable selection of restaurants, shopping, and Trader Joe's. Many consignment and classic clothing stores. Must see.