Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
Blue Bottle Coffee
300 Webster StClove And Hoof
4001 BroadwayHomeroom
400 40th St Mac and cheese party!
Unique flavors. Dairy free options. Our fav it Thai Tea Ice Cream.
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Curbside Creamery
482 49th StUnique flavors. Dairy free options. Our fav it Thai Tea Ice Cream.
Burma Superstar
309 Clement StFentons Creamery
4226 Piedmont Ave The ice cream parlor in the movie UP!
Deep dish pizza, better than what you'd find in Chicago. For real.
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The Star on Grand
3425 Grand AveDeep dish pizza, better than what you'd find in Chicago. For real.
Bakesale Betty
5098 Telegraph Ave Fried. Chicken. Sandwich.
A great place to pick up prepared foods. Explore aisles of local items and feel fancy.
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Rockridge Market Hall
5655 College AveA great place to pick up prepared foods. Explore aisles of local items and feel fancy.
Everything here is delicious, but the pecan rolls are a must-try. Also, they have really cute coffee mugs.
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Sequoia Diner
3719 MacArthur Blvd Everything here is delicious, but the pecan rolls are a must-try. Also, they have really cute coffee mugs.
Foodie Mecca. Home of Alice Waters and the slow food movement. Dine in the cafe for a more affordable option.
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Chez Panisse
1517 Shattuck AveFoodie Mecca. Home of Alice Waters and the slow food movement. Dine in the cafe for a more affordable option.
Ramen Shop
5812 College Ave
Pizzaiolo
5008 Telegraph AveAmazing wood fired bagels. On the weekend, expect a line....but worth it. Get one of their breakfast sandwiches.
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Beauty's Bagel Shop
3838 Telegraph AveAmazing wood fired bagels. On the weekend, expect a line....but worth it. Get one of their breakfast sandwiches.
Entertainment & Activities
Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand AveLandmark's Piedmont Theatre
4186 Piedmont Ave
The New Parkway Theater
474 24th StIt's Your Move Games
4920 Telegraph AveIt's a game store with a $5 comedy night every Saturday night.
RingCentral Coliseum
7000 Coliseum WayGo As! Take the BART for an easy commute.
The prettiest ballpark ever! Bring a jacket! You're by the water and it gets chilly.
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I-Oracle Park
24 Willie Mays PlazaThe prettiest ballpark ever! Bring a jacket! You're by the water and it gets chilly.
Drinks & Nightlife
Temescal Brewing
4115 Telegraph AveThis place is iconic! Oldest gay and lesbian bar in the US.
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White Horse Inn
6551 Telegraph AveThis place is iconic! Oldest gay and lesbian bar in the US.
Arts & Culture
I-Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak St
Castro Theatre
429 Castro StGetting Around
MacArthur Station
555 40th StRockridge Station
5660 College AveParks & Nature
Redwood Regional Park
7867 Redwood RoadTilden Regional Park
2501 Grizzly Peak BlvdPoint Isabel
I-Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve
The quintessential SF hike with stunning views of the Golden Gate bridge.
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Lands End Trail
Lands End TrailThe quintessential SF hike with stunning views of the Golden Gate bridge.
Isiqithi sase-Alcatraz
Lake Merritt Amphitheater
Lake Merritt BoulevardSightseeing
Grand Lake
Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate BridgeRight by the Castro, this hidden gem will give you amazing views of the city. Take an easy uphill walk by 2 dog parks (bonus) and enjoy!
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Ipharki ye-Corona Heights
Museum WayRight by the Castro, this hidden gem will give you amazing views of the city. Take an easy uphill walk by 2 dog parks (bonus) and enjoy!