Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
Ah-maze-ing.
The staff here is so fun, helpful, and sweet! They have a great selection of bready treats. Also, the coffee's great. I recommend the Vanilla Malted Iced Coffee.
25 locals recommend
Firebrand Artisan Breads
2343 BroadwayAh-maze-ing.
The staff here is so fun, helpful, and sweet! They have a great selection of bready treats. Also, the coffee's great. I recommend the Vanilla Malted Iced Coffee.
Mua Oakland
2442a Webster StThis is a great restaurant nearby — perfect for night-outs or dates!
Gogi Time
2600 Telegraph AveThis place is great for groups — great Korean BBQ!
This is an Oakland staple! You need one of Bakesale Betty's Fried Chicken Sandwiches.
196 locals recommend
Bakesale Betty
5098 Telegraph AveThis is an Oakland staple! You need one of Bakesale Betty's Fried Chicken Sandwiches.
Drinks & Nightlife
This place has cocktails on tap. Also, it has a really nice backyard patio.
34 locals recommend
The Double Standard
2424 Telegraph AveThis place has cocktails on tap. Also, it has a really nice backyard patio.
This is an iconic bar that set the pace for the bar scene in the Uptown Oakland area.
120 locals recommend
Cafe Van Kleef
1621 Telegraph AveThis is an iconic bar that set the pace for the bar scene in the Uptown Oakland area.
The Good Hop Bottle Shop has an amazing selection of up-and-coming brews. You can either have a drink here, or take a bottle to go.
16 locals recommend
The Good Hop Bar & Bottle Shop
2421 Telegraph AveThe Good Hop Bottle Shop has an amazing selection of up-and-coming brews. You can either have a drink here, or take a bottle to go.
This is such a creative space, where performers and parties happen weekly. There's a cool courtyard in the middle, where people congregate — enjoy a cigarette, observe some art, and buy food from local vendors.
59 locals recommend
The New Parish
1743 San Pablo AveThis is such a creative space, where performers and parties happen weekly. There's a cool courtyard in the middle, where people congregate — enjoy a cigarette, observe some art, and buy food from local vendors.
Arts & Culture
This is Oakland's Art Museum! I recommend going during Friday nights, where they have food trucks along the side of the space. Friday nights also feature live music, alcoholic beverages, and dancing crowds.
Check out the art late-night at a discount!
547 locals recommend
Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak StThis is Oakland's Art Museum! I recommend going during Friday nights, where they have food trucks along the side of the space. Friday nights also feature live music, alcoholic beverages, and dancing crowds.
Check out the art late-night at a discount!
Shopping
This is Oakland's premier magazine store, with an amazing selection of magazines (domestic + international), stationary, and books.
15 locals recommend
Issues
4198 Piedmont AveThis is Oakland's premier magazine store, with an amazing selection of magazines (domestic + international), stationary, and books.
Julie knows denim! This space has an amazing collection of up-and-coming brands and styles.
Maple Street Denim
4266 Piedmont AveJulie knows denim! This space has an amazing collection of up-and-coming brands and styles.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
230 Bay PlWe're so close to the Whole Foods in town!
Getting Around
This is the nearest BART station from the apartment, which is certainly walking distance.
69 locals recommend
19th St / Oakland station
1900 BroadwayThis is the nearest BART station from the apartment, which is certainly walking distance.
This is the Amtrak station, straight out of Oakland! I recommend taking the Capitol Corridor to Sacramento.
127 locals recommend
Jack London Square station
245 2nd StThis is the Amtrak station, straight out of Oakland! I recommend taking the Capitol Corridor to Sacramento.