Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
El Huarache Azteca
3842 International Blvd Close with positive, progressive atmosphere and tasty antojito plates.
Taqueria El Farolito
2950 24th St Best basic tacos and burritos. Open late.
Guadalajara
1001 Fruitvale AveBusy place for big plates, margaritas, and mariachis!
Drinks & Nightlife
Ale Industries
3096 E 10th StDelicious micro brews, very relaxed place.
Parks & Nature
Redwood Regional Park
7867 Redwood RoadArts & Culture
Once in a while they stay open at night with food truck drinks and live bands around. Super fun. Great place to dance with locals from 8 mo. old to 80 years old.
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I-Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak StOnce in a while they stay open at night with food truck drinks and live bands around. Super fun. Great place to dance with locals from 8 mo. old to 80 years old.
Entertainment & Activities
Monthly street festival that is huge and wild. If you're here you should definitely at least check it out.
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First Fridays
2633 Telegraph AveMonthly street festival that is huge and wild. If you're here you should definitely at least check it out.
Getting Around
Transit hub where you can catch a bus, train, or rent a bike.
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Fruitvale BART Station
Transit hub where you can catch a bus, train, or rent a bike.
Sightseeing
It seems like the main tourist thing to do in Oakland.
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Jack London Square station
245 2nd StIt seems like the main tourist thing to do in Oakland.
Great spot to picnic, especially on Sundays when the east side of the lake is usually packed locals enjoying drinks and snacks.
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Lake Merritt Amphitheater
Lake Merritt BoulevardGreat spot to picnic, especially on Sundays when the east side of the lake is usually packed locals enjoying drinks and snacks.