Guidebook for Dimond District Oakland and beyond
Everything Else
A minute from the apartment, it's the only pharmacy in the neighborhood in case this is a concern for you. they close around 9 PM...
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CVS
3320 Fruitvale AveA minute from the apartment, it's the only pharmacy in the neighborhood in case this is a concern for you. they close around 9 PM...
United States Postal Service
2226 MacArthur BlvdThe local post office.
3423 Fruitvale Ave
3423 Fruitvale AvenueCopy, Print, Notary...
Tel: 510 336 0054
Mon - Sat, closed Sunday
IYunivesithi yaseCalifornia, Berkeley
Oxford StreetUC Berkeley
People's Park
2556 Haste StThe landmark of several generations of the people's voice, in Berkeley.
Golden Gate Park
Glorious Golden Gate Park!
A gift to us from Mother Earth, well worth the trip for its spectacular beauty.
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Isibheshu Sezwe Sezwe Muir Woods
A gift to us from Mother Earth, well worth the trip for its spectacular beauty.
The meeting place of brilliant minds and iconic tomes from the Beat era on...
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City Lights Booksellers
261 Columbus AveThe meeting place of brilliant minds and iconic tomes from the Beat era on...
A jog around the lake? A stroll to feed the ducks? People watching? Here you go!
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Lake Merritt Amphitheater
Lake Merritt BoulevardA jog around the lake? A stroll to feed the ducks? People watching? Here you go!
Highland Hospital
1411 E 31st StClosest ER to the apartment.
Great street for window shopping, SHOPPING shopping, cafes, and boutiques...
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Piedmont Avenue
Great street for window shopping, SHOPPING shopping, cafes, and boutiques...
I-Palace of Fine Arts
3601 Lyon StBeautiful architecture, blissful setting.
Embarcadero Station
Bay Area Rapid Transit
Berkeley Station
2160 Shattuck AveBay Area Rapid Transit
Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) Headquarters
2150 Webster StBay Area Rapid Transit
Civic Center station
1150 Market StBay Area Rapid Transit
16th St & Mission St station
Bay Area Rapid Transit
Powell Street Station
899 Market StBay Area Rapid Transit
BART
Bay Area Rapid Transit
Bay Area Rapid Transit
Bay Area Rapid TransitBay Area Rapid Transit
San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge
Toll for autos, way in to San Francisco
Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate BridgeTo Mill Valley, Sausalito and beyond...
San Francisco International Airport
SFO
Oakland International Airport
1 Airport DrOakland International Airport
Oakland Airport 4D station
AirBART
RingCentral Coliseum
7000 Coliseum WayOakland Coliseum
Lake Merritt Station
800 Oak StBay Area Rapid Transit
Jack London Square station
245 2nd StJack London Square, Oakland
Oakland Convention Center
550 10th StreetOakland Convention Center
Port of Oakland
530 Water StPort of Oakland
Dimond Park
3860 Hanly RdLocal library
Dimond Canyon Trail
Dimond Canyon TrailLocal park and trails...
Treasure Island
Treasure Island
Alcatraz Island. The tours are actually interesting!
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Isiqithi sase-Alcatraz
Alcatraz Island. The tours are actually interesting!
Essentials
Kind of a mini Whole Foods, cousin of Trader Joe's, Farmer Joe has a wonderful selection of organic fruit & veg, nice meats and fish, as well as a good beer and wine selection.
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Farmer Joe's Marketplace
3501 MacArthur BlvdKind of a mini Whole Foods, cousin of Trader Joe's, Farmer Joe has a wonderful selection of organic fruit & veg, nice meats and fish, as well as a good beer and wine selection.
Supermarket for all grocery needs, walking distance to the apartment. Gets quite busy but is the only grocery chain in the general area. (Friendly staff by the way...)
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Safeway
3550 Fruitvale AveSupermarket for all grocery needs, walking distance to the apartment. Gets quite busy but is the only grocery chain in the general area. (Friendly staff by the way...)
Wonderful baked yummies - they have lovely "morning" buns, both sweet & savory, great breads, and cakes and cookies galore.Here's where you can order a specialty cake for your upcoming event...
3411 Fruitvale Ave
3411 Fruitvale AvenueWonderful baked yummies - they have lovely "morning" buns, both sweet & savory, great breads, and cakes and cookies galore.Here's where you can order a specialty cake for your upcoming event...
Food Scene
Our local Peet's, long lines at "rush hour" but dependable quality.
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Peet's Coffee
3401 Fruitvale AveOur local Peet's, long lines at "rush hour" but dependable quality.
While lacking in ambiance, it's the neighborhoods best Chinese food. Consistently satisfying, large menu, they don't deliver but you can walk there easily to pick up your order.
Flower Lounge Restaurant
2033 MacArthur BlvdWhile lacking in ambiance, it's the neighborhoods best Chinese food. Consistently satisfying, large menu, they don't deliver but you can walk there easily to pick up your order.
Tu Tai 3
2141 MacArthur Blvdpretty good Vietnamese Pho, sandwiches etc
Surprisingly good Indian fare! Lunch buffet until 3pm, Delivery or eat-in 5-9:30 pm. Run by a nice local family.
Shaan Indian Cuisine
3434 Fruitvale AveSurprisingly good Indian fare! Lunch buffet until 3pm, Delivery or eat-in 5-9:30 pm. Run by a nice local family.
2551 MacArthur Blvd
2551 MacArthur BoulevardThe only place to go if you're having a jones for a hot-dog. They hit the spot!
Great standard Cantonese restaurant. Daily Specials based on what's available on the market, mostly fish and vegetable dishes. What they lack in ambiance is made up for by delicious inexpensive food.
3537 Fruitvale Ave
3537 Fruitvale AvenueGreat standard Cantonese restaurant. Daily Specials based on what's available on the market, mostly fish and vegetable dishes. What they lack in ambiance is made up for by delicious inexpensive food.
3400 Fruitvale Ave
3400 Fruitvale AvenueA lovely sushi meal just down the block.
Come for a gourmet burger & you will be disappointed. What you get is a great basic burger, leaps & bounds over fast food. Shakes are great too.
2055 MacArthur Blvd
2055 MacArthur BoulevardCome for a gourmet burger & you will be disappointed. What you get is a great basic burger, leaps & bounds over fast food. Shakes are great too.
Scott's Seafood Grill & Bar
2 BroadwayExcellent choice!
Sightseeing
Big park that offers play structure for toddlers, bbq pit for family picnics, basketball court (single), tennis courts (double) and a swimming pool.
3860 Hanly Rd
3860 Hanly RoadBig park that offers play structure for toddlers, bbq pit for family picnics, basketball court (single), tennis courts (double) and a swimming pool.
Dim sum, Peking Duck, throngs of people, souvenir shops galore, the hustle and bustle...
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Chinatown
Dim sum, Peking Duck, throngs of people, souvenir shops galore, the hustle and bustle...
Arts & Culture
Wonderful collection of California artists, travelling exhibitions and more
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I-Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak StWonderful collection of California artists, travelling exhibitions and more