Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
Coloso Coffee
917 Washington StOur favorite local coffee spot if you're craving espresso drinks.
Flora
1900 Telegraph AveGreat brunch!
BRAND NEW neighborhood spot with a seasonal, chef-driven menu and nice big wood-fired pizza oven.
Parlour
357 19th StBRAND NEW neighborhood spot with a seasonal, chef-driven menu and nice big wood-fired pizza oven.
Shopping
A great bookstore specializing in small press and local authors.
E. M. Wolfman General Interest Small Bookstore
410 13th StA great bookstore specializing in small press and local authors.
Arts & Culture
If you're here on any Friday night, the Oakland Museum of California is open late until 9 with food trucks lining the street, live music, dancing, and cool public programming.
547 locals recommend
Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak StIf you're here on any Friday night, the Oakland Museum of California is open late until 9 with food trucks lining the street, live music, dancing, and cool public programming.
Every first Friday of the month, Oakland's Art Murmur galleries are open to the public from 6-9 pm. Telegraph above Grand and below 27th is closed to car traffic for craft, art, and food vendors.
6 locals recommend
Creative Growth Art Center
355 24th StEvery first Friday of the month, Oakland's Art Murmur galleries are open to the public from 6-9 pm. Telegraph above Grand and below 27th is closed to car traffic for craft, art, and food vendors.
Fox Theater
1807 Telegraph AveThe premier East Bay concert hall, a former palatial movie theater.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
230 Bay PlOur local Whole Foods Market.
Grab a canvas bag from our kitchen to explore this Saturday farmer's market 9am-2pm.
197 locals recommend
Grand Lake Farmers Market
746 Grand AveGrab a canvas bag from our kitchen to explore this Saturday farmer's market 9am-2pm.
Everything Else
Our preferred BART station to head into San Francisco, Berkeley, and both airports.
69 locals recommend
19th St / Oakland station
1900 BroadwayOur preferred BART station to head into San Francisco, Berkeley, and both airports.
Drinks & Nightlife
Dogwood
1644 Telegraph AveOur favorite local bar with drinks, small plates, and charcuterie.
Sightseeing
Lake Merritt has a beautiful 3 mile walking path that's great for biking, jogging and birding. You can also rent boats at the Boating Center, or even take a scenic Gondola ride!
751 locals recommend
Lake Merritt Amphitheater
Lake Merritt BoulevardLake Merritt has a beautiful 3 mile walking path that's great for biking, jogging and birding. You can also rent boats at the Boating Center, or even take a scenic Gondola ride!
Chinatown
Fresh dim sum in Chinatown is a highlight of our weekend mornings!
Uptown is Oakland's destination for live shows, art galleries, trendy bars, and a vibrant upscale dining and nightlife scene.
45 locals recommend
Uptown
Uptown is Oakland's destination for live shows, art galleries, trendy bars, and a vibrant upscale dining and nightlife scene.