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.
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I-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.
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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.
The premier East Bay concert hall, a former palatial movie theater.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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!
Fresh dim sum in Chinatown is a highlight of our weekend mornings!
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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.
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Uptown
Uptown is Oakland's destination for live shows, art galleries, trendy bars, and a vibrant upscale dining and nightlife scene.