Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
Communitē Table
4171 MacArthur BlvdGreat food, very chill atmosphere
World Ground Cafe
3726 MacArthur BlvdSequoia Diner
3719 MacArthur BlvdGreat local west African restaurant with American breakfast in the mornings.
9 abantu bendawo batusa
MILIKI RESTAURANT
3725 MacArthur BlvdGreat local west African restaurant with American breakfast in the mornings.
Cafe Santana Roasting Company
4100 MacArthur BlvdVientian Cafe
3801 Allendale AveGreat authentic Thai and Lao food within walking distance
Pyramids Restaurant and Grill
3100 High StRamen and Sushi (nama Japanese Cuisine)
3400 Fruitvale AveSushi
Tacos Sinaloa
3132 E 12th StGreat taco truck
El Taco Zamorano
4032 Foothill BoulevardVulcan Thai Cafe
915 45th Ave
Sister
3308 Grand AveGreat for lunch or dinner when you're in the Grand Lake area
Parks & Nature
Great trails for hiking, walking dogs, running, biking, etc.
214 abantu bendawo batusa
Iphakamisa ka-Joaquin Miller
3300 Joaquin Miller RdGreat trails for hiking, walking dogs, running, biking, etc.
Roberts Regional Recreation Area
10570 Skyline BlvdRoberts Pool
10570 Skyline BlvdSweet pool within a great park
Has a great little free library with both kid and adult/teen books
6 abantu bendawo batusa
Maxwell Park
Has a great little free library with both kid and adult/teen books
Arts & Culture
I-Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak StMuseum of Children's Arts
1221 49Essentials
Farmer Joe's Marketplace
3501 MacArthur BlvdFarmer Joe's Marketplace
3501 MacArthur BlvdThe Food Mill
3033 MacArthur BlvdAmber's Essential Touch
1622 Michael DriveGreat esthetician!
Shopping
Oaklandish
3419 Fruitvale AveTherapy Stores
1428 Park StFurniture and house wares
Cardenas Markets
1630 High StPaws & Claws: A Natural Pet Food Store & Grooming Spa
3436 Dimond AveGreat local pet store
Beast Oakland
3720 MacArthur BlvdMovement Ink
3832 MacArthur BlvdNew and consignment clothes for kids and women. Great selection of kids games and crafts too
Kelly's Corner
3901 MacArthur BlvdNew and consignment clothes for kids and women. Great selection of kids games and crafts too
Mizaan
4050 MacArthur BlvdGreat family owned boutique. Cute handbags and jewelry.
Drinks & Nightlife
Dashe Cellars
Campovida Taste of Place
Ale Industries
3096 E 10th St
The New Parish
1743 San Pablo AveYoshi's Oakland
510 Embarcadero WestBeer Gardens
2040 Telegraph AveGetting Around
Fruitvale BART Station