Guidebook for Oakland
Parks & Nature
Leona Canyon Regional Open Space Preserve
Leona TrailAnthony Chabot Regional Park
9999 Redwood RdThe park next to our house isn't listed, but it's in between us and this middle school. It offers panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay.
King Estates Middle School
The park next to our house isn't listed, but it's in between us and this middle school. It offers panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay.
Essentials
Tony’s Market
7980 Mountain BlvdFoodsco
10790 MacArthur BlvdGazzali's Supermarket
7000 Bancroft AveShell
9750 Golf Links RdNearby gas station
Safeway
3550 Fruitvale AveGetting Around
You can park at the Coliseum Station and take BART into the city if you want to avoid traffic. Just be aware of our surroundings at the station (especially the parking lot).
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Coliseum station
7200 San Leandro StYou can park at the Coliseum Station and take BART into the city if you want to avoid traffic. Just be aware of our surroundings at the station (especially the parking lot).
Food Scene
Communitē Table
4171 MacArthur BlvdFountain Garden | Seafood Restaurant
3836 MacArthur BlvdInexpensive but decent Chinese food.
Fist of Flour Doughjo
4166 MacArthur BlvdOld Weang Ping
6217 MacArthur BlvdFun hole-in-the-wall Thai food!
A Taste of Africa
6638 Bancroft AveTry their ginger drink. In a rough neighborhood, but nice people and good food.
Sequoia Diner
3719 MacArthur BlvdGreat Hong Kong style food, and we love the waitresses (once they get to know you).
Hong Kong BBQ Restaurant
20918 Redwood RdGreat Hong Kong style food, and we love the waitresses (once they get to know you).