Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
Good food, open late, custom beers but family friendly, lots of vegetarian choices, and nice outdoor seating with heat lamps and lake view.
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Portal Oakland
1611 2nd AveGood food, open late, custom beers but family friendly, lots of vegetarian choices, and nice outdoor seating with heat lamps and lake view.
La Estrellita
446 E 12th StAll local sporting events on all the time. Great Mexican food and good Margaritas.
Rockin Crawfish
An awesome always full little place specializing in crawfish and gumbo. Delicious, with kick!
211 Foothill Blvd
211 Foothill BoulevardRockin Crawfish
An awesome always full little place specializing in crawfish and gumbo. Delicious, with kick!
Wonderful neighborhood coffee shop! The coffee is fantastic and it is a family owned/operated place that hosts local artists/artisans.
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Akat Cafe Kalli
1603 2nd AveWonderful neighborhood coffee shop! The coffee is fantastic and it is a family owned/operated place that hosts local artists/artisans.
Drinks & Nightlife
Very mellow vibe, not a scene bar and not a dive bar, just a neighborhood place to chill with friends.
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Baggy's By the Lake
288 E 18th StVery mellow vibe, not a scene bar and not a dive bar, just a neighborhood place to chill with friends.
Perfect 15 minute stroll to a fancy dinner or deluxe drinks on the Lake. Taco Tuesdays are so happening.
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Lake Chalet
1520 Lakeside DrPerfect 15 minute stroll to a fancy dinner or deluxe drinks on the Lake. Taco Tuesdays are so happening.
Arts & Culture
Interactive California history and science museum, along with excellent art museum. Just a 10 minute stroll from my studio.
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Oaklandin Kalifornian museo
1000 Oak StInteractive California history and science museum, along with excellent art museum. Just a 10 minute stroll from my studio.
Open 7 days a week, great area history room and large children's room with library activities for kids. Internet available.
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Oakland Public Library
5205 Telegraph AveOpen 7 days a week, great area history room and large children's room with library activities for kids. Internet available.
Gorgeous art-deco movie house with cool historical projectors on display. An independent movie house treasure.
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Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand AveGorgeous art-deco movie house with cool historical projectors on display. An independent movie house treasure.
Sightseeing
Lake Merritt Boating Center
568 Bellevue AveRent paddle boats, sail boats or kayaks!
Ride the Ferry to San Francisco and see the Bay and City from the water! Takes about 25 minutes to cross and has beautiful views and drinks aboard! Lots of daily departures.
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San Francisco Bay Ferry station
10 Clay StRide the Ferry to San Francisco and see the Bay and City from the water! Takes about 25 minutes to cross and has beautiful views and drinks aboard! Lots of daily departures.
Essentials
Lucky
1750 Fulton StFull service grocery. Open from 6 am to midnight. 3 minute walk.
Shopping
Out of the Closet - Oakland
238 E 18th StFun thrift store, there is always something to find.
Huge Farmer's Market every Saturday morning, rain or shine. Lots of produce and artisan foods. Many beautiful handicrafts also available.
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Grand Lake Farmers Market
746 Grand AveHuge Farmer's Market every Saturday morning, rain or shine. Lots of produce and artisan foods. Many beautiful handicrafts also available.
Everything Else
Chase Bank
270 E 18th StChase bank, if needed.
Five & Dime Tattoo
1607 2nd AveIf you need a new tattoo, there is a tattoo place close by... just in case.
Foothill Wash House
211 Foothill BlvdClosest Laundromat.
Woody's Cafe
1841 Park BlvdLaundromat with adjacent cafe with Wifi....