Guidebook for Oakland

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Guidebook for Oakland

Food Scene

Opened in 2017. Huge local beer selection and delicious, affordable food. Fun atmosphere
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Paulista Brazilian Kitchen and Taproom
4239 Park Blvd
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Opened in 2017. Huge local beer selection and delicious, affordable food. Fun atmosphere
Really good wine and high-end food
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Bellanico Restaurant and Wine Bar
4238 Park Blvd
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Really good wine and high-end food
One of my favorite local spots. Fantastic, very affordable wine list and a great atmosphere.
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Marzano Restaurant And Bar
4214 Park Boulevard
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One of my favorite local spots. Fantastic, very affordable wine list and a great atmosphere.
Voted best burger in SF area
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Park Burger
4218 Park Blvd
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Voted best burger in SF area
I love sushi and have tried 10+ places in the Bay Area. This is still my favorite.
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Sushi Park | Japanese Restaurant
4209 Park Blvd
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I love sushi and have tried 10+ places in the Bay Area. This is still my favorite.
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Blackberry Bistro
4240 Park Blvd
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Diggery Inn
4212 Park Blvd
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A neat spot, and they do a lot for the local community
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La Farine
3411 Fruitvale Ave
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A neat spot, and they do a lot for the local community
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Ultimate Grounds Et Al
4225 Park Blvd
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Banana Blossom
2353 East 12th Street
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Southern Café
2000 MacArthur Blvd
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Flower Lounge Restaurant
2033 MacArthur Blvd
Absolutely delicious. Lunch line is always out the door.
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Taqueria Los Comales
2105 MacArthur Blvd
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Absolutely delicious. Lunch line is always out the door.
Vegetarian and vegan pizza spot
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Dimond Slice Pizza
2208 MacArthur Blvd
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Vegetarian and vegan pizza spot
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Hive
2139 MacArthur Blvd
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The Veg Hub
2214 MacArthur Blvd
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Dimond Cafe
3430 Fruitvale Ave
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Peet's Coffee
3401 Fruitvale Ave
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Ramen and Sushi (nama Japanese Cuisine)
3400 Fruitvale Ave
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Shakewell
3407 Lakeshore Ave
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Authentic as it gets
La Hacienda Restaurant
2045 MacArthur Boulevard
Authentic as it gets
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Rolling Dunes
3331 Lakeshore Ave
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Ethiopian, slightly off the beaten path. Absolutely delicious
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Cafe Romanat
462 Santa Clara Ave
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Ethiopian, slightly off the beaten path. Absolutely delicious
Great vibe
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Penrose
3311 Grand Ave
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Great vibe
Go to the back bar--tucked away
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Sister
3308 Grand Ave
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Go to the back bar--tucked away
Great dinner spot, really well done decor and feel
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The Star on Grand
3425 Grand Ave
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Great dinner spot, really well done decor and feel
Grand Oaks
3701 Grand Avenue
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Enssaro Ethiopian Restaurant
357-A Grand Ave
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Famous indoor/outdoor restaurant in downtown Oakland
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Drake's Dealership
2325 Broadway
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Famous indoor/outdoor restaurant in downtown Oakland
Lakeside dining on their private dock. High end--this is great for a special occasion. The food is incredible.
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Lake Chalet
1520 Lakeside Dr
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Lakeside dining on their private dock. High end--this is great for a special occasion. The food is incredible.

Parks & Nature

Dimond Park Playground
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Dimond Canyon Trail
Dimond Canyon Trail
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Only a few minutes away--a great trailhead!
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Skyline Gate Staging Area
8490 Skyline Blvd
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Only a few minutes away--a great trailhead!
Perhaps my favorite trail in the East Bay
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Inspiration Point
Inspiration Point
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Perhaps my favorite trail in the East Bay
Scotts Peak Trail Head
You'd never know about this unless a local told you. Worth the hike up here for the views and the fact that it's an iconic part of the Berkeley/Cal campus!
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Big C
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You'd never know about this unless a local told you. Worth the hike up here for the views and the fact that it's an iconic part of the Berkeley/Cal campus!
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Tildenin luonnonsuojelualue
600 Canon Drive
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A hidden gem for some really good hiking and mountain biking
Alvarado Staging Area
5845-5967 Park Ave
A hidden gem for some really good hiking and mountain biking
One of my favorite parks in the Bay Area. The terrain is unique and very cool.
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One of my favorite parks in the Bay Area. The terrain is unique and very cool.
Richard C. Trudeau Conference Center
11500 Skyline Blvd
Great trails start here
Hidden gem--not many know about this trailhead. Hike up a bit for amazing views on both sides of this crest trail.
Bort Meadow Staging Area
Redwood Road
Hidden gem--not many know about this trailhead. Hike up a bit for amazing views on both sides of this crest trail.
Clyde Woolridge Staging
Hiking/running/biking around this is beautiful!
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Lafayette Reservoir
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Hiking/running/biking around this is beautiful!
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Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach
Otis Drive
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Entertainment & Activities

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Lions Pool at Dimond Park
3860 Hanly Rd
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Dimond Recreation Center
3860 Hanly Rd
Stable Core Pilates + Physical Therapy
3215 MacArthur Blvd
Two sheets of ice and affordable rentals. A must if you like to skate!
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Oakland Ice Center
519 18th St
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Two sheets of ice and affordable rentals. A must if you like to skate!
Many restaurants along this beautifully restored waterfront
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Jack London Square station
245 2nd St
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Many restaurants along this beautifully restored waterfront

Essentials

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Savemore Market
4219 Park Blvd
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Safeway
3550 Fruitvale Ave
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Farmer Joe's Marketplace
3501 MacArthur Blvd
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Postal Plus
4200 Park Blvd
Oak Hillside Cleaners
4208 Park Blvd
Le Soleil Day Spa
4211 Park Blvd
La Nana salon & flowers
4224 Park Blvd
Glenview Shoe Renew
4193 Park Blvd
Dimond Station Oakland Post Office
Taza Market
2207 MacArthur Blvd

Arts & Culture

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Woodminster Amphitheater
3540 Sanborn Dr
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East Bay Dance Center
1318 Glenfield Ave
The one and only! Famous Oakland landmark
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Fox Theater
1807 Telegraph Ave
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The one and only! Famous Oakland landmark

Shopping

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Oaklandish
3419 Fruitvale Ave
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Paws & Claws: A Natural Pet Food Store & Grooming Spa
3436 Dimond Ave

Drinks & Nightlife

Iconic piano bar. It's a must-see if you're here on a weekend night.
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The Alley | Piano Bar & Restaurant
3325 Grand Ave
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Iconic piano bar. It's a must-see if you're here on a weekend night.
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Heart & Dagger Saloon
504 Lake Park Ave
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Love this spot--great cocktails and cozy feel
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Room 389
389 Grand Ave
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Love this spot--great cocktails and cozy feel
The cocktails are delicious, the atmosphere is dark and smooth
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Dogwood
1644 Telegraph Ave
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The cocktails are delicious, the atmosphere is dark and smooth