Guidebook for Emeryville
Shopping
Bay Street
Bay StreetFun outdoor mall with movie theater, bookstore, shopping & more.
Target
1057 Eastshore HwyPick up anything you need.
Tons of name-brand shopping. Great rainy day activity
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Westfield San Francisco Centre
865 Market StTons of name-brand shopping. Great rainy day activity
Hidden alley in one of the hippest parts of Oakland offers cute, local jewelry shops, coffee bars, barber, clothing, & ice cream shop!
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Temescal Alley
Temescal AlleyHidden alley in one of the hippest parts of Oakland offers cute, local jewelry shops, coffee bars, barber, clothing, & ice cream shop!
Drinks & Nightlife
Neighborhood hangout for great cocktails & snacks. Sunny outdoor patio.
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Prizefighter
6702 Hollis StNeighborhood hangout for great cocktails & snacks. Sunny outdoor patio.
Longitude
347 14th StUnique tiki bar in downtown Oakland.
This incredible wine shop owned by friends of ours is not to be missed. Stop by to grab a bottle for the park or stay & drink there, listening to whatever cool record they've got playing.
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Bay Grape
376 Grand AveThis incredible wine shop owned by friends of ours is not to be missed. Stop by to grab a bottle for the park or stay & drink there, listening to whatever cool record they've got playing.
Wolfhound Bar
5516 San Pablo AveBrand new neighborhood bar.
Novel Brewing Company
6510 San Pablo AveHelp support a local brewery! Great local vibe.
Everything Else
Berkeley Iron Works
800 Potter StWonderful climbing gym. Kid friendly.
Local BART station that will take you to Berkeley, Oakland, SF & more!
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MacArthur Station
555 40th StLocal BART station that will take you to Berkeley, Oakland, SF & more!
BART station that will take you to Berkeley, Oakland, SF & more!
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Ashby station
3100 Adeline StBART station that will take you to Berkeley, Oakland, SF & more!
Enjoy all SF has to offer at this BART station near the Ferry Plaza (there's a great Saturday farmer's market here that's not to be missed!).
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Embarcadero Station
Enjoy all SF has to offer at this BART station near the Ferry Plaza (there's a great Saturday farmer's market here that's not to be missed!).
Kickboxing & yoga gym just a minute's walk away. Ask about participating in a trial class if you're interested in getting your workout on!
Sobekick Gym
6460 Hollis StKickboxing & yoga gym just a minute's walk away. Ask about participating in a trial class if you're interested in getting your workout on!
Food Scene
Public Market Emeryville
5959 Shellmound StIndoor food vendors - pizza, chinese, & more.
Local brunch spot - always a line, but moves fast!
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Grand Lake Kitchen - Lake Merritt
576 Grand AveLocal brunch spot - always a line, but moves fast!
Little cafe with outdoor seating within walking distance from the home.
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Tribu Cafe
6501 San Pablo AveLittle cafe with outdoor seating within walking distance from the home.
Tiny & delicious Thai food restaurant within walking distance from the home. Be sure to try the tom kha soup & the green curry (if you like spicy!).
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Chris Thai Cuisine
2364 Shattuck AveTiny & delicious Thai food restaurant within walking distance from the home. Be sure to try the tom kha soup & the green curry (if you like spicy!).
Starbucks
1200 Clay StCaffeine!
Rotten City Pizza
6613 Hollis StDelicious pizza by the pie or slice.
Great pizza place (eat-in or pick-up) that has the best gluten free crust I've ever had!
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Zachary's Chicago Pizza
5801 College AveGreat pizza place (eat-in or pick-up) that has the best gluten free crust I've ever had!
Super small, elegant, & $$$ restaurant that is a shoe-in to impress. One of the best meals I've ever had
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Commis
3859 Piedmont AveSuper small, elegant, & $$$ restaurant that is a shoe-in to impress. One of the best meals I've ever had
Wonderfully local, completely Berkeley-fied restaurant with seasonal dishes & a vegan charcuterie plate.
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Gather
2200 Oxford StWonderfully local, completely Berkeley-fied restaurant with seasonal dishes & a vegan charcuterie plate.
NOT a shoe service at all. This is a well known & delicious restaurant located in the fun Grand Lake neighborhood.
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Sister
3308 Grand AveNOT a shoe service at all. This is a well known & delicious restaurant located in the fun Grand Lake neighborhood.
Great new cafe with juices, coffee and food. A true local hangout!
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Paradise Park Café
6334 San Pablo AveGreat new cafe with juices, coffee and food. A true local hangout!
A bit of an indoor food hall, Public Market has a lot of options - everything from Peruvian to Indian to vegan ice cream to pizza. Great variety for everyone!
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Public Market Emeryville
5959 Shellmound StA bit of an indoor food hall, Public Market has a lot of options - everything from Peruvian to Indian to vegan ice cream to pizza. Great variety for everyone!
Latest healthy food joint in the neighborhood. Go here for your morning juice or smoothie, pick up a delicious breakfest bowl or sandwich for lunch!
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Home Grown Oakland
6501 San Pablo AveLatest healthy food joint in the neighborhood. Go here for your morning juice or smoothie, pick up a delicious breakfest bowl or sandwich for lunch!
Yuzu Ramen & Broffee
1298 65th StYou say ramen, I say yum!!!
Essentials
Awesome, well-known grocery coop with a great selection of goodies.
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Berkeley Bowl West
920 Heinz AveAwesome, well-known grocery coop with a great selection of goodies.
Great week-day farmers market with vendors from all over the region.
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South Berkeley (Tuesday) Farmers' Market
63rd StreetGreat week-day farmers market with vendors from all over the region.
Great Saturday farmers market with tons of local farmers & their goodies.
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Grand Lake Farmers Market
746 Grand AveGreat Saturday farmers market with tons of local farmers & their goodies.
The BEST & BIGGEST farmers market around on Saturdays. Be sure to check out the shops inside the building as well. Take BART to the Embarcadero stop & walk 2 minutes to the building located on the Bay
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Ferry Plaza Farmer's Market
1 Ferry PlazaThe BEST & BIGGEST farmers market around on Saturdays. Be sure to check out the shops inside the building as well. Take BART to the Embarcadero stop & walk 2 minutes to the building located on the Bay
The best grocery coop around! Head here to get any and all the food your little heart desires!
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Berkeley Bowl West
920 Heinz AveThe best grocery coop around! Head here to get any and all the food your little heart desires!
Sightseeing
Beautiful campus with tons of shopping, restaurants, & bars around the area.
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Oxford StreetBeautiful campus with tons of shopping, restaurants, & bars around the area.
Downtown Oakland is changing rapidly with tons of shopping, restaurants, & things to see.
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Downtown Oakland
Downtown Oakland is changing rapidly with tons of shopping, restaurants, & things to see.
Beautiful views, but be sure to bring a jacket or sweater...it can get chilly & windy!
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Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate BridgeBeautiful views, but be sure to bring a jacket or sweater...it can get chilly & windy!
Arts & Culture
I-Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak StGreat rainy day activity.
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151 3rd StGreat rainy day activity
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55 Music Concourse DrGreat rainy day activity