Guidebook for Oakland
Essentials
It's a very large Whole Foods with a great selection of everything. It's close enough for you to walk because it's less than a block away, but far enough that you never have to deal with its traffic.
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Whole Foods Market
230 Bay PlIt's a very large Whole Foods with a great selection of everything. It's close enough for you to walk because it's less than a block away, but far enough that you never have to deal with its traffic.
Cheap groceries that you can grab during your short stay.
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Grocery Outlet Bargain Market
2900 BroadwayCheap groceries that you can grab during your short stay.
Don't have time to deal with all the prep, but want to make a meal from scratch? TJ's probably has it cut and prepped for you already.
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Trader Joe's
3250 Lakeshore AveDon't have time to deal with all the prep, but want to make a meal from scratch? TJ's probably has it cut and prepped for you already.
Everything Else
Because it's a 7-11 for anything you need at any random hour that you may need it. Also, there's a Red Box at this 7-11 s you can rent movies to watch while you stay at the apartment.
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7-Eleven
1501 University AveBecause it's a 7-11 for anything you need at any random hour that you may need it. Also, there's a Red Box at this 7-11 s you can rent movies to watch while you stay at the apartment.
The UPS Store
360 Grand AveTo send a package or mail when you need to.
Bank of America
2151 Shattuck AveNeed a bank?
Wells Fargo Bank
3450 Fruitvale AveNeed a bank?
Bank of the West
Need a bank?
Chase Bank
3438 Fruitvale AveNeed a bank?
19th St / Oakland station
1900 BroadwayBART STATION 19th st
Food Scene
Go for a walk on a sunny, warm Oakland day and pick up some delicious sandwiches from this place. Then take your bites over to Lake Merritt. You won't regret it.
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Ike's Sandwiches
2204 BroadwayGo for a walk on a sunny, warm Oakland day and pick up some delicious sandwiches from this place. Then take your bites over to Lake Merritt. You won't regret it.
Food and drinks, AND dancing - depending on the day. A great little place that is just a little different. Free daytime salsa dancing on Sundays, but get there early!
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CAÑA Cuban Parlor & Cafe
530 Lake Park AveFood and drinks, AND dancing - depending on the day. A great little place that is just a little different. Free daytime salsa dancing on Sundays, but get there early!
You can find great food at Pizzaolo's sister store the Boot and Shoe Service. Service here is great, and the place is cozy yet sexy. They have a great bar, too.
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Sister
3308 Grand AveYou can find great food at Pizzaolo's sister store the Boot and Shoe Service. Service here is great, and the place is cozy yet sexy. They have a great bar, too.
A great restaurant with more than meets the eye. It's a converted warehouse space turned into a beautiful multi-leveled and dimensional restaurant/bar. Great happy hour as well.
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Mua Oakland
2442a Webster StA great restaurant with more than meets the eye. It's a converted warehouse space turned into a beautiful multi-leveled and dimensional restaurant/bar. Great happy hour as well.
For the sports lover in you. It's a big place with lots of TV if you ever want to catch a game.
3KB Sports Bar
3000 BroadwayFor the sports lover in you. It's a big place with lots of TV if you ever want to catch a game.
Come for the pizza and stay for all their baked goodies. This beloved co-op dishes out only kind of pizza a day, but no is complaining. Come before it sells out.
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Arizmendi Bakery
3265 Lakeshore AveCome for the pizza and stay for all their baked goodies. This beloved co-op dishes out only kind of pizza a day, but no is complaining. Come before it sells out.
Cafe Romanat
462 Santa Clara AveEthiopian. Nuff said.
Enssaro Ethiopian Restaurant
357-A Grand AveFeeling ethnic?
Their collard and brisket side dish is a hidden treasure. At $9, you won't be complaining
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Picán
2295 BroadwayTheir collard and brisket side dish is a hidden treasure. At $9, you won't be complaining
I have a soft spot for this place. Food is excellent, and they really bring you the freshest possible food they can provide. The cocktails are wonderful and the service here is really lovely.
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Flora
1900 Telegraph AveI have a soft spot for this place. Food is excellent, and they really bring you the freshest possible food they can provide. The cocktails are wonderful and the service here is really lovely.
This is one of my go-to places when I have a mixed group of folks. It's diner food so there's something for everyone - even vegans. They also have a full bar so don't skip the Shakin Jesse James.
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Rudy's Can't Fail Cafe
1805 Telegraph AvenueThis is one of my go-to places when I have a mixed group of folks. It's diner food so there's something for everyone - even vegans. They also have a full bar so don't skip the Shakin Jesse James.
High-pitched ceilings for this great restaurant that sits on the lake. They have great views and the patio is killer during the summer time.
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Lake Chalet
1520 Lakeside DrHigh-pitched ceilings for this great restaurant that sits on the lake. They have great views and the patio is killer during the summer time.
Great food and atmosphere. They also have Plum Bar where you can get great cocktails.
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Plum Cocktail Bar
2216 BroadwayGreat food and atmosphere. They also have Plum Bar where you can get great cocktails.
Great Japanese-technique restaurant that absorbs culinary influences from everywhere. The space is casual, but the food is thoughtful. Service is great and good-looking here.
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Hopscotch
1915 San Pablo AveGreat Japanese-technique restaurant that absorbs culinary influences from everywhere. The space is casual, but the food is thoughtful. Service is great and good-looking here.
TVs, $1 oysters on Monday, awesome bur rata, and great burger. Just go.
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Luka's Taproom & Lounge
2221 BroadwayTVs, $1 oysters on Monday, awesome bur rata, and great burger. Just go.
Entertainment & Activities
You are only allowed admittance if you bring a child with you. It's a great break from city life that's super close to the apartment.
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Children'S Fairyland
699 Bellevue AveYou are only allowed admittance if you bring a child with you. It's a great break from city life that's super close to the apartment.
Arts & Culture
It's a historic and beautiful theater that is nice walk from the apartment, and lives in the middle of several restaurant and bars in the area.
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Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand AveIt's a historic and beautiful theater that is nice walk from the apartment, and lives in the middle of several restaurant and bars in the area.
This fully-restores theater is beautiful and the acoustics are amazing. There isn't a bad seat in the house.
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Fox Theater
1807 Telegraph AveThis fully-restores theater is beautiful and the acoustics are amazing. There isn't a bad seat in the house.
Some of the interesting acts pass through this theater. From colorful chefs to silent movies homages, this theater will always keep you guessing.
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Paramount Theatre
2025 BroadwaySome of the interesting acts pass through this theater. From colorful chefs to silent movies homages, this theater will always keep you guessing.
Oaklandin Kalifornian museo
1000 Oak StGreat museum full of California history.
Want to go skating and have dinner? Yes, right in the middle of this city, and in the center of all this great food lives an ice rink. Take your chances if you dare.
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Oakland Ice Center
519 18th StWant to go skating and have dinner? Yes, right in the middle of this city, and in the center of all this great food lives an ice rink. Take your chances if you dare.
Drinks & Nightlife
Local dive bar with an awesome patio for those sunny days in the bay.
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Heart & Dagger Saloon
504 Lake Park AveLocal dive bar with an awesome patio for those sunny days in the bay.
Nice cocktails, and great spirit selection. They also have a small kitchen with great food combinations that are interesting and affordable.
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Easy Lounge
3255 Lakeshore AvenueNice cocktails, and great spirit selection. They also have a small kitchen with great food combinations that are interesting and affordable.
Great local bar, with bartenders that know their spirits. It's friendly and cozy, and they have a DJ on most nights so it's a great place to meet new people and make new friends.
385 Grand Ave
385 Grand AvenueGreat local bar, with bartenders that know their spirits. It's friendly and cozy, and they have a DJ on most nights so it's a great place to meet new people and make new friends.
This is a 7 day a week gay bar and nightclub. IT's fairly new, but has gained a loyal following. The bartenders are really nice and the dance floor is huge.
Club 21
2111 Franklin StThis is a 7 day a week gay bar and nightclub. IT's fairly new, but has gained a loyal following. The bartenders are really nice and the dance floor is huge.
Plum Cocktail Bar
2216 BroadwayBar to Plum Restaurant
Bocce Ball anyone? And the snacks and food they have here is great, too.
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Make Westing
1741 Telegraph AveBocce Ball anyone? And the snacks and food they have here is great, too.
A sexy-looking lounge with a friendly atmosphere. Nice spirit selection, and knowledgeable staff. The couches and decor are really nice. But, be careful because you might walk right by it.
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Era Art Bar & Lounge
19 Grand AveA sexy-looking lounge with a friendly atmosphere. Nice spirit selection, and knowledgeable staff. The couches and decor are really nice. But, be careful because you might walk right by it.
A local dive where you wonder, "how has this place stayed open for so long?" And then, you meet Kim and her staff of locals. Mingle well because loyal is rewarded here.
Backyard
2424 Telegraph AveA local dive where you wonder, "how has this place stayed open for so long?" And then, you meet Kim and her staff of locals. Mingle well because loyal is rewarded here.
Nice lounge that use fresh juices and ingredients for their cocktails.
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Somar Bar and Lounge
1727 Telegraph AveNice lounge that use fresh juices and ingredients for their cocktails.
Dogwood
1644 Telegraph AveTheir charcuterie plate is awesome.
Bar 355
355 19th StGreat hidden gem if you're feeling a little quiet and sexy.
Sightseeing
This is the neighborhood that is putting back on traveling wish lists. Walk over to this area and find great food and shops.
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Uptown
This is the neighborhood that is putting back on traveling wish lists. Walk over to this area and find great food and shops.
Take a sunset walk 3.6 miles around this wonderful man-made lake, or take a gondola ride if you're up for it. They're are playground, boat house and much more that line the banks of this lake.
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Lake Merrittin amfiteatteri
Lake Merritt BoulevardTake a sunset walk 3.6 miles around this wonderful man-made lake, or take a gondola ride if you're up for it. They're are playground, boat house and much more that line the banks of this lake.
A large and locals-only kind of farmer's market on Friday mornings. The produce is inexpensive, the vendors are the real deal, and local eateries surround the area if you're in need of a snack.
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Old Oakland Farmer's Market
485 9th StreetA large and locals-only kind of farmer's market on Friday mornings. The produce is inexpensive, the vendors are the real deal, and local eateries surround the area if you're in need of a snack.
The tree-lined neighborhood that sits in the center of many areas. It's a residential are so there's little traffic so no street noise to worry about, but lots of people walking their kids and dogs.
Adams Point
The tree-lined neighborhood that sits in the center of many areas. It's a residential are so there's little traffic so no street noise to worry about, but lots of people walking their kids and dogs.
RPS is the home for creative opportunity wherein they hang lots of work from local artists and offer resources for you to get in touch with your creative side. It is also home base for the art murmur
Rock Paper Scissors Collective
2120 Martin Luther King Junior WayRPS is the home for creative opportunity wherein they hang lots of work from local artists and offer resources for you to get in touch with your creative side. It is also home base for the art murmur
Come visit this great area and take in the fresh air and yummy food that you can find that are all within walking distance.
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Jack London Square
472 Water StCome visit this great area and take in the fresh air and yummy food that you can find that are all within walking distance.
Adams Park
Just another little patch of grass and tress to rest your lazy head under.