Guidebook for Oakland
Parks & Nature
Local hang out in the east bay with a good farmers market on Sat
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Lake Merritt Amphitheater
Lake Merritt BoulevardLocal hang out in the east bay with a good farmers market on Sat
Local hang out in SF with great views and diverse crowd and typically a cheesy DJ playing. Bring lunch and enjoy the people watching a view and also the aroma - 420.
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Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetLocal hang out in SF with great views and diverse crowd and typically a cheesy DJ playing. Bring lunch and enjoy the people watching a view and also the aroma - 420.
Crissy Field
Great views but often chilly.
Painted Ladies
Hayes StreetGood walking and cycling over the new section of the Bay bridge. Bring a jacket.
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Bay Bridge Trail
Bay Bridge TrailGood walking and cycling over the new section of the Bay bridge. Bring a jacket.
Coit Tower
Muir Woods National Monument
Close to the GG Bridge.
Lands End Trail
Lands End TrailFood Scene
Ferry Building
1 The EmbarcaderoTourists and locals love this iconic renovated food market.
Belly
1901 San Pablo AveWalk up Korean tacos....
Don't judge a book by its cover rather for the experience of the spices and umami you'll enjoy. Foodie spot and thank me later : )
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Mission Chinese Food
2234 Mission StDon't judge a book by its cover rather for the experience of the spices and umami you'll enjoy. Foodie spot and thank me later : )
Slow Club
2501 Mariposa StreetRitual Coffee Roasters
1026 Valencia StSlicer Pizzeria
4395 Piedmont AveGood walk up NYC thin crust.
KronnerBurger
4063 Piedmont AvenueGood grass feed burgers.
Standard Fare
2701 Eighth StGood local chill Berkeley haunt.
Blue Bottle Coffee
315 Linden StEl Buen Comer
3435 Mission StFoodie Mexican fare.
Grégoire
4001 Piedmont AvenueFoodie walk up spot and made to order.
Lush Gelato
4184 Piedmont AveItalian inspired gelato.
A16
2355 Chestnut StYou won't be disappointed. $$$
Souvla
517 Hayes StFoodie spot good for lunch in trendy Hayes Valley.
Sightglass Coffee
270 7th StGood atmosphere and coffee.
Mr. and Mrs. Miscellaneous
699 22nd StThe wait in line will be worth it. Gelato...
Tartine Bakery
600 Guerrero StFrench pastries, bread and sandwiches.
Fong's Cafe
6807 Foothill BoulevardCheap diner, American comfort food very close to my house.
Chez Panisse
1517 Shattuck AveIncredible $$$$
The French Laundry
6640 Washington St$$$$
Beach Chalet Brewery and Restaurant
1000 Great HwyOld school restaurant and brew...
Outstanding breakfast and lunch spot. Be prepared for a line but its worth it.
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Outerlands
4001 Judah StOutstanding breakfast and lunch spot. Be prepared for a line but its worth it.
Encuentro
550 2nd StSuper cool vegan spot. Dinner only.
Mua Oakland
2442a Webster StDrinks & Nightlife
Indie rock venue but check out the calendar as they also host private events.
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The Chapel
777 Valencia StreetIndie rock venue but check out the calendar as they also host private events.
Public Works
161 Erie StCheck the calendar for this local spot.
Check their calendar. They book everyone from Ellen Allien to Deerhunter.
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Mezzanine
444 Jessie StCheck their calendar. They book everyone from Ellen Allien to Deerhunter.
Urban Putt
1096 S Van Ness AveArtists inspired putt putt in Dogpatch. #hispsters
BrewLab SF
1462 Hampshire StreetTransmission Gallery
770 W Grand Ave1st Fridays art and local scene in Oakland.
The New Parish
1743 San Pablo AveCheck their calendar.
Starline Social Club
2236 Martin Luther King Jr WayThey have DJs but its not a club.
Arts & Culture
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
151 3rd StContemporary Jewish Museum
736 Mission StMuseum of Craft and Design
2569 3rd StYerba Buena Center for the Arts
701 Mission StContemporary art.
Getting Around
Coliseum station
7200 San Leandro StBart stop near my house.
Eastmont Transit Center station
Bus station 3 min walk from my house.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
3250 Lakeshore AveBudget focused chain grocery store.
Berkeley Bowl West
920 Heinz AveOrganic with food to purchase and order.
Rockridge Market Hall
5655 College AveUpscale food market in Oakland near Bart.
KP Asian Market
2370 Telegraph AveGood market for produce, Korean goods and take out food.
Shopping
Pretty Penny
2981 College AveVintage
1-2-3-4 Go! Records
420 40th StPunk focused vinyl.
Thrillhouse Records
3422 Mission StPunk focused vinyl and collectors items.
Originals Vinyl
701 Fillmore StVinyl with respectable prices.
Stranded Oakland
5488 Glen AveVinyl. Recently moved to Piedmont.
Standard & Strange
5010 Telegraph AveGood upscale mens shop.
East Bay Booksellers
5433 College AveGood local book store.
Heath Ceramics
2900 18th StCeramics, coffee and more.
Welcome Stranger
460 Gough StIn SF and Oak.
City Lights Booksellers
261 Columbus AveDog Eared Books
900 Valencia St
Adobe Books & Arts Cooperative
3130 24th StI love browsing here.
Paxton Gate
824 Valencia StCurated finds.