Teri’s guidebook
East Bay Regional Parks
See the East Bay Regional Parks website for an extensive assortment of parks, https://www.ebparks.org/parks/default.htm
Oakland
Oakland and the East Bay have many beautiful parks and trails to enjoy.
We enjoyed being surrounded by redwoods and greenery on our hikes these last two days at Redwood Regional Park.
373 locals recommend
Redwood Regional Park
7867 Redwood RoadWe enjoyed being surrounded by redwoods and greenery on our hikes these last two days at Redwood Regional Park.
We have many beautiful parks nearby, and this is one of our favorites for a hike switching between warm sunshine and comforting shade.
18 locals recommend
Leona Canyon Regional Open Space Preserve
Leona TrailWe have many beautiful parks nearby, and this is one of our favorites for a hike switching between warm sunshine and comforting shade.
Huckleberry Botanic Regional Preserve
7087 Skyline BlvdBoat rentals available at the Marina.
Oakland access to park trails, away from the lake, is at Parkridge Gate
24 locals recommend
Anthony Chabot Regional Park
9999 Redwood RdBoat rentals available at the Marina.
Oakland access to park trails, away from the lake, is at Parkridge Gate
Glenview and nearby Food Scene
There are many regional BBQ, Mexican, Central American, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Filipino, Vietnamese, Laotian, Cambodian food trucks and restaurants to explore in the Dimond, Fruitvale, San Antonio and Eastlake Districts. And Park Blvd, two blocks from our home, has quite delicious dining choices too!
Oakland
Everyone loves their wood-burning pizza oven, and fine dining Spanish, Italian and California inspired cuisine. Marzano has indoor and outdoor dining, as well as easy take out. Two blocks from home.
40 locals recommend
Marzano Restaurant And Bar
4214 Park BoulevardEveryone loves their wood-burning pizza oven, and fine dining Spanish, Italian and California inspired cuisine. Marzano has indoor and outdoor dining, as well as easy take out. Two blocks from home.
This is fine Italian and California inspired dining two blocks from our home, with seasonal specialties. Excellent menu and service, outdoor tables.
52 locals recommend
Bellanico Restaurant and Wine Bar
4238 Park BlvdThis is fine Italian and California inspired dining two blocks from our home, with seasonal specialties. Excellent menu and service, outdoor tables.
Yummy choice of beef or alternative burgers, potato or sweet potato fries, onion rings, milkshakes. Everything a burger joint should offer. Two blocks from home.
49 locals recommend
Park Burger
4218 Park BlvdYummy choice of beef or alternative burgers, potato or sweet potato fries, onion rings, milkshakes. Everything a burger joint should offer. Two blocks from home.
We love their sushi, either sit in or takeout. Two blocks from our home.
29 locals recommend
Sushi Park | Japanese Restaurant
4209 Park BlvdWe love their sushi, either sit in or takeout. Two blocks from our home.
Comfortable neighborhood cafe with pastries and sandwiches. Two blocks from home.
17 locals recommend
Ultimate Grounds Et Al
4225 Park BlvdComfortable neighborhood cafe with pastries and sandwiches. Two blocks from home.
Brazilian selections. Occasional sports and social events. Two blocks from home.
29 locals recommend
Paulista Brazilian Kitchen and Taproom
4239 Park BlvdBrazilian selections. Occasional sports and social events. Two blocks from home.
A California-style breakfast and brunch menu, recently having added Ethiopian dinners.
22 locals recommend
Blackberry Bistro
4240 Park BlvdA California-style breakfast and brunch menu, recently having added Ethiopian dinners.
Neighborhoods
Our neighborhood is charming with a mixture of traditional craftsmen homes, Spanish Mediterranean homes, and hybrids. Our neighbors throughout our neighborhood have created some beautiful gardens if you want to take a walk in the neighborhood. To enjoy the Sausal Creek Trail, playgrounds, tennis courts or pool, enter Dimond Park three blocks away via Wellington at Canon.
12 locals recommend
Glenview
Our neighborhood is charming with a mixture of traditional craftsmen homes, Spanish Mediterranean homes, and hybrids. Our neighbors throughout our neighborhood have created some beautiful gardens if you want to take a walk in the neighborhood. To enjoy the Sausal Creek Trail, playgrounds, tennis courts or pool, enter Dimond Park three blocks away via Wellington at Canon.
New restaurants, street mosaics and murals. Bus hub to downtown and Fruitvale BART stations and Oakland airport. Popular Farmer Joe's grocery, large Rite Aid drugstore.
11 locals recommend
Dimond District
New restaurants, street mosaics and murals. Bus hub to downtown and Fruitvale BART stations and Oakland airport. Popular Farmer Joe's grocery, large Rite Aid drugstore.
Laurel
Check out our independent bookstore, A Great Good Place for Books and the Sunday Farmer's Market. See the Otter's Delight mosaic at Montclair Elementary School.
58 locals recommend
Montclair
Check out our independent bookstore, A Great Good Place for Books and the Sunday Farmer's Market. See the Otter's Delight mosaic at Montclair Elementary School.
So many places to eat, a great movie theater and an independent new and used bookstore, Spectator Books. Historic Frederick Law Olmsted-designed Mountain View Cemetery and Julia Morgan-designed Chapel of the Chimes at the east end of the street.
81 locals recommend
Piedmont Avenue
So many places to eat, a great movie theater and an independent new and used bookstore, Spectator Books. Historic Frederick Law Olmsted-designed Mountain View Cemetery and Julia Morgan-designed Chapel of the Chimes at the east end of the street.
Temescal
A restaurant gold mine, also eclectic shopping. Everything needed for gourmet deli and bakery takeout at Rockridge Market Hall.
97 locals recommend
Rockridge
A restaurant gold mine, also eclectic shopping. Everything needed for gourmet deli and bakery takeout at Rockridge Market Hall.
The very happening Uptown has the dynamic concerts and events at the Fox and Paramount restored Art Deco theaters. Many fine restaurants, including Calabash, alaMar, Hopscotch, Drake's, Calavera. And daytime offers public ice skating at the Oakland Ice Center and a popular rock climbing gym at the Great Western Power Company.
45 locals recommend
Uptown
The very happening Uptown has the dynamic concerts and events at the Fox and Paramount restored Art Deco theaters. Many fine restaurants, including Calabash, alaMar, Hopscotch, Drake's, Calavera. And daytime offers public ice skating at the Oakland Ice Center and a popular rock climbing gym at the Great Western Power Company.
Fruitvale
Sightseeing
This architectural marvel is beautiful to see at your own pace, strolling or biking. Wide trail accommodates both walkers and cyclists, from Oakland or Emeryville starting points, destination Treasure Island.
Bay Bridge Bike Trail
Bay Bridge TrailThis architectural marvel is beautiful to see at your own pace, strolling or biking. Wide trail accommodates both walkers and cyclists, from Oakland or Emeryville starting points, destination Treasure Island.
If you travel to San Francisco, this is one of the top Golden Gate Bride viewing spots for professional photographers.
16 locals recommend
Marshall’s Beach
If you travel to San Francisco, this is one of the top Golden Gate Bride viewing spots for professional photographers.
Always something of interest, great street parties with music and food trucks each Friday at 5 pm
547 locals recommend
Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak StAlways something of interest, great street parties with music and food trucks each Friday at 5 pm
Sunday Farmer's Market, special events, many restaurants and Yoshi's outstanding Jazz Club. Ferry to SF. Rent a kayak and paddle the estuary.
213 locals recommend
Jack London Square
472 Water StSunday Farmer's Market, special events, many restaurants and Yoshi's outstanding Jazz Club. Ferry to SF. Rent a kayak and paddle the estuary.
Oakland Zoo
9777 Golf Links RdOakland Asian Cultural Center
388 9th StreetExhibits, programs and performanes
African American Museum and Library
659 14th StNight scene
Cultural performance and film venues
Oakland Theater Project (Ubuntu Theater) is a theater company in Oakland, CA that creates exquisite theatrical experiences that inspire compassion.
Ubuntu Theater Project
1501 Martin Luther King Junior WayOakland Theater Project (Ubuntu Theater) is a theater company in Oakland, CA that creates exquisite theatrical experiences that inspire compassion.
Longstanding venue for excellent jazz performances. Yoshi's has a full Japanese and bar menu which can be served in the cor beforehand in the restaurant area.
136 locals recommend
Yoshi's Oakland
510 Embarcadero WestLongstanding venue for excellent jazz performances. Yoshi's has a full Japanese and bar menu which can be served in the cor beforehand in the restaurant area.
The New Parish
1743 San Pablo AveThe Sound Room
3022 BroadwayElegant restored Uptown venue for concerts and cultural events.
120 locals recommend
Paramount Theatre
2025 BroadwayElegant restored Uptown venue for concerts and cultural events.
Restored concert venue in Uptown, adjacent to Oakland School for the Arts.
264 locals recommend
Fox Theater
1807 Telegraph AveRestored concert venue in Uptown, adjacent to Oakland School for the Arts.
Architectural gem with organ music, playing current and independent films. Located in the Grand Lake neighborhood adjacent to Lake Merritt.
382 locals recommend
Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand AveArchitectural gem with organ music, playing current and independent films. Located in the Grand Lake neighborhood adjacent to Lake Merritt.
Comfortable movie theater with current and independent films. Food and drink table service within the theater.
156 locals recommend
The New Parkway Theater
474 24th StComfortable movie theater with current and independent films. Food and drink table service within the theater.
Family Fun
Hands on space and science museum in the redwoods, planetarium and event programming.
122 locals recommend
Chabot Space & Science Center
10000 Skyline BlvdHands on space and science museum in the redwoods, planetarium and event programming.
Extensive play structure, as well as picnic and grass areas. Adjacent to Roberts Regional Park trails and swimming pool.
31 locals recommend
Roberts Regional Recreation Area
10570 Skyline BlvdExtensive play structure, as well as picnic and grass areas. Adjacent to Roberts Regional Park trails and swimming pool.
Waterfall cascade to explore, leading to historic WPA project outdoor ampitheater.
Woodminster Cascade, Joaquin Miller Park
Waterfall cascade to explore, leading to historic WPA project outdoor ampitheater.
Crab Cove Visitor Center
1252 McKay AvePacific Pinball Museum
1510 Webster StTilden Little Farm
1500 Canon DrLawrence Hall of Science
Hands on, great views, near Tilden Park