Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
Neecha Thai Cuisine
3236 Grand AveA good Thai is a thing of beauty
Arizmendi Bakery
3265 Lakeshore AveSo good lines out the door.
Or Starbucks up the street. You know which one you like.
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Peet's Coffee
2124 Vine StOr Starbucks up the street. You know which one you like.
Sidebar
542 Grand AveGood food; bracing cocktails.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
3250 Lakeshore AveAlmost everything one could need.
What an exotic selection of spices and fragrances.
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Oaktown Spice Shop
546 Grand AveWhat an exotic selection of spices and fragrances.
Parks & Nature
Lake Merritt, the Central Park of Oakland, is a 15-20-minute walk or 5-minute drive down the hill; 3.2 miles paved pathway around lake -- walking, jogging, biking -- grassy areas for picnicking, bird watching, boating and more
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Lake Merritt Amphitheater
Lake Merritt BoulevardLake Merritt, the Central Park of Oakland, is a 15-20-minute walk or 5-minute drive down the hill; 3.2 miles paved pathway around lake -- walking, jogging, biking -- grassy areas for picnicking, bird watching, boating and more
Entertainment & Activities
100-year-old movie palace with the latest releases
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Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand Ave100-year-old movie palace with the latest releases
Arts & Culture
Friday night Block Party with food trucks and DJ; 5 - 10 pm
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I-Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak StFriday night Block Party with food trucks and DJ; 5 - 10 pm