Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
Lakeshore Cafe
3257 Lakeshore AveGreat spot for breakfast or brunch
Must try the stuffed wings! Great little Cambodian spot for dinner near the house.
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Phnom Penh
3912 MacArthur BoulevardMust try the stuffed wings! Great little Cambodian spot for dinner near the house.
Gerardo's
3811 MacArthur BoulevardDeep fried tacos! Long line but well worth the wait.
La Farine
3411 Fruitvale AveMorning Bun or Cheese Roll with a cup of latte.
Fresh made pulled noodles and special dumplings. Delish! Can get pretty crowded so get there early for dinner or call ahead to pick up.
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Shandong Restaurant
328 10th StFresh made pulled noodles and special dumplings. Delish! Can get pretty crowded so get there early for dinner or call ahead to pick up.
Drinks & Nightlife
Small Wonder
37 Grand AveGreat spot for dinner with live music
Telegraph
2318 Telegraph AveTrendy hang out for drinks and grilled eats
Casual, spacious indoor/outdoor spot serving craft beers & updated bar food with global influences.
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Lost & Found Beer Garden
2040 Telegraph AvenueCasual, spacious indoor/outdoor spot serving craft beers & updated bar food with global influences.
Grand Avenue
Grand AvenueVariety of restaurants to satisfy your hunger.
Parks & Nature
Grab a cup of java from Peet's and take a stroll around Lake Merritt. Every Saturday from 8-2 is the Lake Merritt Farmer's Market.
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Lake Merritt Amphitheater
Lake Merritt BoulevardGrab a cup of java from Peet's and take a stroll around Lake Merritt. Every Saturday from 8-2 is the Lake Merritt Farmer's Market.
Variety of trails for all hiking levels. Be sure to visit http://www.ebparks.org/parks/redwood
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Redwood Regional Park
7867 Redwood RoadVariety of trails for all hiking levels. Be sure to visit http://www.ebparks.org/parks/redwood
Arts & Culture
Eat, dance and check out the exhibits at Friday nights at the OMCA http://museumca.org/friday-nights-omca
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I-Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak StEat, dance and check out the exhibits at Friday nights at the OMCA http://museumca.org/friday-nights-omca
Essentials
If we don't have what you need, Walgreens is just a stroll away from the house.
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Walgreens Pharmacy
3434 High StIf we don't have what you need, Walgreens is just a stroll away from the house.
Farmer Joe's Marketplace
3501 MacArthur BlvdGreat spot to grab light groceries for your stay.
Entertainment & Activities
Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand Ave$5 Tuesday all day including new releases!
Enjoy a delicious gourmet meal, glass of wine or pint of beer with your movie. Great spot for a date night or with friends.
Check out their site for showtimes and special events.
http://www.thenewparkway.com/
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The New Parkway Theater
474 24th StEnjoy a delicious gourmet meal, glass of wine or pint of beer with your movie. Great spot for a date night or with friends.
Check out their site for showtimes and special events.
http://www.thenewparkway.com/