Guidebook for Oakland
Drinks & Nightlife
Heinold's First and Last Chance Saloon
48 Webster StreetCasual, spacious indoor/outdoor spot serving craft beers & updated bar food with global influences.
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Lost & Found Beer Garden
2040 Telegraph AvenueCasual, spacious indoor/outdoor spot serving craft beers & updated bar food with global influences.
Great Music Concerts!
String Cheese Incident, Billy Idol,
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Fox Theater
1807 Telegraph AveGreat Music Concerts!
String Cheese Incident, Billy Idol,
Live reggae, roots & world music are featured at this intimate venue with an outdoor patio.
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The New Parish
1743 San Pablo Ave Live reggae, roots & world music are featured at this intimate venue with an outdoor patio.
Rock Wall Wine Company
2301 Monarch StLarge bar featuring cocktails, elevated bar bites & bocce ball in a buzzing, contemporary space.
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Make Westing
1741 Telegraph AveLarge bar featuring cocktails, elevated bar bites & bocce ball in a buzzing, contemporary space.
Vast venue with water views, bocce, bowling, video games & TVs, plus a beer garden.
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Plank
98 BroadwayVast venue with water views, bocce, bowling, video games & TVs, plus a beer garden.
Combination sushi restaurant & nightclub offering Japanese fare & live jazz in a relaxed setting.
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Yoshi's Oakland
510 Embarcadero WestCombination sushi restaurant & nightclub offering Japanese fare & live jazz in a relaxed setting.
Simple hangout offering happy hours & an outdoor patio, plus a pool table & classic arcade games.
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Heart & Dagger Saloon
504 Lake Park AveSimple hangout offering happy hours & an outdoor patio, plus a pool table & classic arcade games.
Selection of micro brews, full liquor bar, jukebox, billiards, darts and Live Music Events.
Laurel Lounge
3932 MacArthur BlvdSelection of micro brews, full liquor bar, jukebox, billiards, darts and Live Music Events.
Getting Around
Subway Station.
https://www.bart.gov/stations/ftvl/schedule
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Fruitvale Station
Fruitvale Avenue Subway Station.
https://www.bart.gov/stations/ftvl/schedule
AC Transit
1600 Franklin StOakland East bay Bus Lines
http://www.actransit.org/
San Francisco Bus and Trains.
https://www.sfmta.com/getting-around/transit/schedules-trip-planners
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San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency
1 Van Ness AveSan Francisco Bus and Trains.
https://www.sfmta.com/getting-around/transit/schedules-trip-planners
Ferry Boat across the bay.
http://sanfranciscobayferry.com/
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San Francisco Bay Ferry station
10 Clay StFerry Boat across the bay.
http://sanfranciscobayferry.com/
Parks & Nature
Lake Merritt is a large tidal lagoon in the center of Oakland, California, just east of Downtown. It is surrounded by parkland and city neighborhoods.
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Lake Merritt Amphitheater
Lake Merritt Boulevard Lake Merritt is a large tidal lagoon in the center of Oakland, California, just east of Downtown. It is surrounded by parkland and city neighborhoods.
Oakland Zoo
9777 Golf Links RdEssentials
Smart & Final Extra!
1243 42nd AveDiscount Foods
Specializes in organic and natural foods.
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Farmer Joe's Marketplace
3501 MacArthur BlvdSpecializes in organic and natural foods.
Specializes in organic and natural foods.
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Farmer Joe's Marketplace
3501 MacArthur BlvdSpecializes in organic and natural foods.
Safeway
2096 Mountain BlvdSupermarket
Supermarket with Latin roots stocking meat, seafood, produce & more, plus a cremería & tortillería.
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Cardenas Markets
1630 High StSupermarket with Latin roots stocking meat, seafood, produce & more, plus a cremería & tortillería.
24 Hour Fitness
2050 Webster StSport
Planet Fitness
4055 MacArthur Blvd Pay as you go Gym.
Walgreens Pharmacy
3434 High StDrug Store
Small neighborhood grocery store with a meat counter and a small wine and beer selection. Great place for last minute meatballs for the pasta.
Island Market
2314 High StSmall neighborhood grocery store with a meat counter and a small wine and beer selection. Great place for last minute meatballs for the pasta.
Eco-minded chain with natural & organic grocery items, housewares & other products
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Whole Foods Market
230 Bay PlEco-minded chain with natural & organic grocery items, housewares & other products
Thrifty Cleaners
3920 MacArthur Blvd Dry Cleaning for your clothes
Arts & Culture
I-Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak StOakland based industrial arts school with beginner to advanced classes in blacksmithing, welding, woodworking, jewelry, glass blowing, neon, ceramics & more.
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The Crucible
1260 7th StOakland based industrial arts school with beginner to advanced classes in blacksmithing, welding, woodworking, jewelry, glass blowing, neon, ceramics & more.
Oakland First Fridays is an immersive art and community experience on the first Friday of each month from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Telegraph Avenue from West Grand to 27th Street.
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Stork Club
2330 Telegraph AveOakland First Fridays is an immersive art and community experience on the first Friday of each month from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Telegraph Avenue from West Grand to 27th Street.
Park Street Art & Wine Faire is Alameda's biggest event. The annual street festival takes place on the last weekend of July. This year's Art & Wine Faire is July 30 & 31, 2016. http://downtownalameda.org/Art-Wine-Faire
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Park Street
Park StreetPark Street Art & Wine Faire is Alameda's biggest event. The annual street festival takes place on the last weekend of July. This year's Art & Wine Faire is July 30 & 31, 2016. http://downtownalameda.org/Art-Wine-Faire
Chabot Space and Science Center, located in Oakland, California, is a hands-on center featuring interactive exhibits, a digital planetarium, a large screen theater, hands-on activities and three powerful telescopes.
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Chabot Space And Science Center station
Chabot Space and Science Center, located in Oakland, California, is a hands-on center featuring interactive exhibits, a digital planetarium, a large screen theater, hands-on activities and three powerful telescopes.
Entertainment & Activities
$6.00 MATINEES FOR ALL SHOWS BEFORE 5:45 (3D SCREENINGS INCLUDED),
Discount Tuesday $5
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Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand Ave$6.00 MATINEES FOR ALL SHOWS BEFORE 5:45 (3D SCREENINGS INCLUDED),
Discount Tuesday $5
AMF Southshore Lanes
300 Park StBowling
Jack London Square is a vibrant destination in Oakland bringing together dining, retail, recreation and exciting events year-round. http://www.jacklondonsquare.com
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Jack London Square
472 Water StJack London Square is a vibrant destination in Oakland bringing together dining, retail, recreation and exciting events year-round. http://www.jacklondonsquare.com
Food Scene
Quaint, bright cafe with retro flair & a menu full of housemade sausages, breads, jams & pastries.
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Sequoia Diner
3719 MacArthur BlvdQuaint, bright cafe with retro flair & a menu full of housemade sausages, breads, jams & pastries.
Mountain Mike's Pizza
1448-A High StPizza
Many Mexican Restaurants and others to choose from in the Fruitvale BART area.
International Blvd:34th Av station
Many Mexican Restaurants and others to choose from in the Fruitvale BART area.
Neighborhood internet cafe with their very own Wine and Beer. A place to wake up to in the morning if you desire to go out for a cup of coffee. Also a great place for local college groups to meet.
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World Ground Cafe
3726 MacArthur BlvdNeighborhood internet cafe with their very own Wine and Beer. A place to wake up to in the morning if you desire to go out for a cup of coffee. Also a great place for local college groups to meet.
Basic seafood, cocktails & Lake Merritt views are found at this renovated boathouse with a patio.
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Lake Chalet
1520 Lakeside DrBasic seafood, cocktails & Lake Merritt views are found at this renovated boathouse with a patio.
Cozy, dimly lit restaurant dispensing American grub, wines & more in sultry, Victorian-style digs.
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The Fat Lady
201 Washington StCozy, dimly lit restaurant dispensing American grub, wines & more in sultry, Victorian-style digs.
Sprawling, buzzing venue at the Oakland Museum featuring a huge selection of international food trucks & more.
http://museumca.org/friday-nights-omca?gclid=CMvd9YT4yMwCFYqPfgodtxUHpg
Friday Nights @ OMCA with Off the Grid
Sprawling, buzzing venue at the Oakland Museum featuring a huge selection of international food trucks & more.
http://museumca.org/friday-nights-omca?gclid=CMvd9YT4yMwCFYqPfgodtxUHpg
SEPTEMBER 23-25, 2016
Eat Real Festival combines a state fair, a street-food festival, and a block party to create a celebration of good food.
http://eatrealfest.com
200 Water St
200 Water StreetSEPTEMBER 23-25, 2016
Eat Real Festival combines a state fair, a street-food festival, and a block party to create a celebration of good food.
http://eatrealfest.com
Barbecue outpost dishing up hearty plates of sauced-up meats & Southern sides in down-to-earth digs. Another location is up the street from me.
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Everett and Jones
126 BroadwayBarbecue outpost dishing up hearty plates of sauced-up meats & Southern sides in down-to-earth digs. Another location is up the street from me.
Fountain Garden | Seafood Restaurant
3836 MacArthur BlvdChinese Restaurant
Cambodian Food.
A taste of South East Asia in the Bay Area!
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Phnom Penh
3912 MacArthur BoulevardCambodian Food.
A taste of South East Asia in the Bay Area!