Guidebook for Oakland

Alisa
Guidebook for Oakland

Food Scene

Here are some of our favorite places to eat in the neighborhood.
One of my favorite bakeries is on Lakeshore Avenue called Arizmendi Bakery. On Friday they have Sourdough Croissants. Everything is great there especially the pizza slices. It's an Oakland specialty.
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Arizmendi Bakery
3265 Lakeshore Ave
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One of my favorite bakeries is on Lakeshore Avenue called Arizmendi Bakery. On Friday they have Sourdough Croissants. Everything is great there especially the pizza slices. It's an Oakland specialty.
Great pizza and Italian food. Incredible deep dish pizza. I recommend the mediterranean chicken deep dish. Pick it up or get it delivered.
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The Star on Grand
3425 Grand Ave
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Great pizza and Italian food. Incredible deep dish pizza. I recommend the mediterranean chicken deep dish. Pick it up or get it delivered.
Great coffee. Great meet up spot.
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Peet's Coffee
2124 Vine St
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Great coffee. Great meet up spot.
This is a great neighborhood cafe. 2 minute walk from the front door of the apartment. Great coffee and pastries. Also great spot to hang out and sit outside. Always lots of locals here on wifi and chatting.
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Haddon Hill Cafe
504 Wesley Ave
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This is a great neighborhood cafe. 2 minute walk from the front door of the apartment. Great coffee and pastries. Also great spot to hang out and sit outside. Always lots of locals here on wifi and chatting.
Great pizza and literally a 2 minute walk from the apartment. They also make these great sourdough rolls stuffed with mushrooms and onions or sausage and olives. So good. Definitely much try this place.
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Leaning Tower
498 Wesley Ave
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Great pizza and literally a 2 minute walk from the apartment. They also make these great sourdough rolls stuffed with mushrooms and onions or sausage and olives. So good. Definitely much try this place.

Arts & Culture

Amazing exhibits. A lot of history specific to Oakland and California.
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Oaklandin Kalifornian museo
1000 Oak St
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Amazing exhibits. A lot of history specific to Oakland and California.

Essentials

Great place to get pre-made foods in the freezer section and otherwise. Very reasonably priced. I love the pre-made salad selection.
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Trader Joe's
3250 Lakeshore Ave
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Great place to get pre-made foods in the freezer section and otherwise. Very reasonably priced. I love the pre-made salad selection.
Pharmacy, drug store, beauty products, shampoo, what ever you need.
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Walgreens
2801 Adeline St
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Pharmacy, drug store, beauty products, shampoo, what ever you need.
A local favorite, Whole Foods is a great location for fresh organic fruits and veggies. Also a great hot bar. They also have a great pizza special with 2 slices for $7. :)
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Whole Foods Market
230 Bay Pl
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A local favorite, Whole Foods is a great location for fresh organic fruits and veggies. Also a great hot bar. They also have a great pizza special with 2 slices for $7. :)

Parks & Nature

If you are a runner or walker, the circling the lake is 3.5 miles. You will enjoy the beautiful view and peacefulness around the lake. On Saturday and Sunday many people picnic and barbeque. It's a hot spot of Oakland.
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Lake Merrittin amfiteatteri
Lake Merritt Boulevard
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If you are a runner or walker, the circling the lake is 3.5 miles. You will enjoy the beautiful view and peacefulness around the lake. On Saturday and Sunday many people picnic and barbeque. It's a hot spot of Oakland.

Entertainment & Activities

Historical movie theater in Oakland.
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Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand Ave
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Historical movie theater in Oakland.

Getting Around

BART - Bay Area Rapid Transit. This is the Bay Area Subway. This station is just 1.3 mile walk from the apartment. Or it's a quick $5 -$8 Uber or Lyft ride.
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19th St / Oakland station
1900 Broadway
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BART - Bay Area Rapid Transit. This is the Bay Area Subway. This station is just 1.3 mile walk from the apartment. Or it's a quick $5 -$8 Uber or Lyft ride.
Easy to get a rental at Enterprise. They will actually come pick you up! It's a quick 10 minute ride to their location.
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car
3001 Shattuck Ave
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Easy to get a rental at Enterprise. They will actually come pick you up! It's a quick 10 minute ride to their location.