Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
Delicious pizza, salads, cocktails and beers. This is one of the closest restaurant to the studio. It's a short 1 block walk away.
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The Star on Grand
3425 Grand AveDelicious pizza, salads, cocktails and beers. This is one of the closest restaurant to the studio. It's a short 1 block walk away.
This is a fun place to grab a cocktail outside on a sunny day or to grab bite in a festive atmosphere.
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CAÑA Cuban Parlor & Cafe
530 Lake Park AveThis is a fun place to grab a cocktail outside on a sunny day or to grab bite in a festive atmosphere.
Penrose is one of the best restaurants on Grand Avenue. It's great for cocktails, brunch, lunch or dinner. Don't miss their homemade bread made in the wood oven.
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Penrose
3311 Grand AvePenrose is one of the best restaurants on Grand Avenue. It's great for cocktails, brunch, lunch or dinner. Don't miss their homemade bread made in the wood oven.
This charming Pizza and pasta place has a great outdoor patio for warm days and is a great spot to grab pizza, pasta or brunch. It also serves delicious coffee in the mornings.
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Sister
3308 Grand AveThis charming Pizza and pasta place has a great outdoor patio for warm days and is a great spot to grab pizza, pasta or brunch. It also serves delicious coffee in the mornings.
Don't miss the Saturday morning farmer's market. This is Oakland's best farmer's market and is located near the lake.
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Grand Lake Farmers Market
746 Grand AveDon't miss the Saturday morning farmer's market. This is Oakland's best farmer's market and is located near the lake.
Don't miss a cocktail at sunset on the deck overlooking Lake Merritt. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are also great here.
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Lake Chalet
1520 Lakeside DrDon't miss a cocktail at sunset on the deck overlooking Lake Merritt. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are also great here.
This beer garden has a view of Lake Merritt and a large beer selection.
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Portal Oakland
1611 2nd AveThis beer garden has a view of Lake Merritt and a large beer selection.
Drinks & Nightlife
This hip, art deco bar has a back patio and great cocktails.
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The Cat House
3255 Lakeshore AvenueThis hip, art deco bar has a back patio and great cocktails.
Grab a concert at one of the Bay's best concert venues.
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Fox Theater
1807 Telegraph AveGrab a concert at one of the Bay's best concert venues.
Entertainment & Activities
The Cleveland Cascades are a great place to get in a full-body work out. Athletes use this spot to train outdoors. The top of the stairs offer a spectacular view of Lake Merritt.
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Cleveland Cascade
Lakeshore AvenueThe Cleveland Cascades are a great place to get in a full-body work out. Athletes use this spot to train outdoors. The top of the stairs offer a spectacular view of Lake Merritt.
Grab a canoe, kayak or sailboat and float around Lake Merritt!
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Lake Merritt Boating Center
568 Bellevue AveGrab a canoe, kayak or sailboat and float around Lake Merritt!
Don't miss a movie at this iconic movie theater. This art deco multiplex is a classic Oakland experience.
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Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand AveDon't miss a movie at this iconic movie theater. This art deco multiplex is a classic Oakland experience.
Don't miss a hike in the Redwoods in the hills above Oakland. Gorgeous views of the bay with miles of hiking trails.
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Iphakamisa ye-Joaquin Miller
3300 Joaquin Miller RdDon't miss a hike in the Redwoods in the hills above Oakland. Gorgeous views of the bay with miles of hiking trails.
Shopping
This is a great spot to shop for gifts for friends or to treat yourself to spices for your own kitchen.
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Oaktown Spice Shop
546 Grand AveThis is a great spot to shop for gifts for friends or to treat yourself to spices for your own kitchen.
This is a great spot for clothing, blankets, candles and artisanal treats.
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Oak Common
3231 Grand AveThis is a great spot for clothing, blankets, candles and artisanal treats.
Northern California's largest antique fair, the Alameda Flea Market is usually the first Sunday of each month.
West End Flea Market
Northern California's largest antique fair, the Alameda Flea Market is usually the first Sunday of each month.
Essentials
This is the closest grocery store less than a 5 minute walk away.
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Safeway
3747 Grand AveThis is the closest grocery store less than a 5 minute walk away.