Guidebook for Oakland
Entertainment & Activities
Lake Temescal
Pic-nic!
Great library with a wonderful little park next door
8 abantu bendawo batusa
Orinda Library - Contra Costa County Library
26 Orinda WayGreat library with a wonderful little park next door
3.6 mile walk/jog, free bonsai garden, playground and bird watching
751 abantu bendawo batusa
Lake Merritt Amphitheater
Lake Merritt Boulevard3.6 mile walk/jog, free bonsai garden, playground and bird watching
Oakland YMCA
2350 BroadwayGreat Y
Can bike for miles and miles, or a nice flat place to walk or jog, through small horse ranches. Ask me where to park
Iron Horse Regional Trail
Iron Horse Regional TrailCan bike for miles and miles, or a nice flat place to walk or jog, through small horse ranches. Ask me where to park
Lake Chabot
Pic-nick, hiking, jogging, small boat rental, fishing
Food Scene
Taqueria Las Comadres
2081 Mountain BlvdMaybe the est burritos in Oakland
Ramen Shop
5812 College AveGreat Ramen and nice little bar
Wood Tavern
6317 College AveOne of my favorite Oakland restaurants
Pizzaiolo
5008 Telegraph AveGood Italian, nice little bar
Speisekammer
2424 Lincoln AveGerman food, beer garden
More German food and beer on the water
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Brotzeit Lokal | German Restaurant & Waterfront Biergarten
1000 EmbarcaderoMore German food and beer on the water
Adesso
4395 Piedmont AvenueNice little wine bar
Drinks & Nightlife
Mua Oakland
2442a Webster StGreat food and ambience
Everything Else
Great place for a stroll, mini hike and some nice bay views!
495 abantu bendawo batusa
Tilden Regional Park
2501 Grizzly Peak BlvdGreat place for a stroll, mini hike and some nice bay views!
Lafayette Reservoir
Walking/jogging
Montclair Farmers' Market
Farmers Market with unique food
ØL Beercafe & Bottleshop
1541 Giammona DrCrazy selection of beers from around the globe
Nice views and close drive if your looking for something fancy
41 abantu bendawo batusa
Claremont Club & Spa - A Fairmont Hotel
41 Tunnel RdNice views and close drive if your looking for something fancy
Skyline Boulevard
Skyline BoulevardViews!
Essentials
Lucky Supermarkets
815 Marina Village PkwyClosest large grocer