Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
Montclair Farmers' Market
Sunday morning until 1pm
Cholita Linda
4923 Telegraph AveBest fish tacos around
Curbside Creamery
482 49th Stvegan and regular soft serve and ice cream
Sat. mornings farmers market next to Lake Merritt.
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Grand Lake Farmers Market
746 Grand AveSat. mornings farmers market next to Lake Merritt.
Standard Fare
2701 Eighth StSimple and delicious lunches.
Viks Chaat
2390 Fourth StreetGreat plate lunches. Delicious dosas.
High-end, Michelin starred restaurant. Chefs tasting menu is phenomenal.
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Commis
3859 Piedmont AveHigh-end, Michelin starred restaurant. Chefs tasting menu is phenomenal.
Yellow Door
6466 Moraga AveClose local place to grab breakfast.
Imm Thai Street Food
2068 University AveWood Tavern
6317 College AveGreat dinner place. Casual and well executed.
Classic and arguably the best East bay restaurant run by the one and only Alice Waters.
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Chez Panisse
1517 Shattuck AveClassic and arguably the best East bay restaurant run by the one and only Alice Waters.
Parks & Nature
Towering redwoods, peaceful hikes and mountain biking trails. Closest and the best forest refuge around. Besides the trails, there are fountains, stone steps, outdoor theater, monuments, and other interesting finds.
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Joaquin Miller Park
3300 Joaquin Miller RdTowering redwoods, peaceful hikes and mountain biking trails. Closest and the best forest refuge around. Besides the trails, there are fountains, stone steps, outdoor theater, monuments, and other interesting finds.
Equally close by. Gorgeous hikes and mountain biking trails amongst the towering redwoods.
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Redwood Regional Park
7867 Redwood RoadEqually close by. Gorgeous hikes and mountain biking trails amongst the towering redwoods.
Beautiful trails, seasonal public pool, pristine playground, sand volleyball court, large open field for playing various sports.
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Roberts Regional Recreation Area
10570 Skyline BlvdBeautiful trails, seasonal public pool, pristine playground, sand volleyball court, large open field for playing various sports.
Nestled in the berkeley hills, there is a picturesque native plant botanic garden, expansive trails, and even some group camp sites. Lake Anza, merry go round, farm animals, and redwood valley train are some notable visiting sites within Tilden.
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Tilden Regional Park
2501 Grizzly Peak BlvdNestled in the berkeley hills, there is a picturesque native plant botanic garden, expansive trails, and even some group camp sites. Lake Anza, merry go round, farm animals, and redwood valley train are some notable visiting sites within Tilden.
Curious and stunning landscapes of labyrinth, rolling hills, and foot paths.
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Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve
Curious and stunning landscapes of labyrinth, rolling hills, and foot paths.
Sausal Creek
Essentials
Safeway
2096 Mountain BlvdClosest grocery
CVS
3236 Lakeshore AveClosest pharmacy
Berkeley Bowl
2020 Oregon Stbest grocery store ever
Mash Gas and Minimart
2240 Mountain BlvdClosest gas station. Great mechanic.
Shopping
Highly curated high-end foods. Produce, cheese, meats, wine, chocolates, sea food, bakery, and local and imported food gifts.
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Market Hall Foods Oakland
5655 College AveHighly curated high-end foods. Produce, cheese, meats, wine, chocolates, sea food, bakery, and local and imported food gifts.
Getting Around
Having a car is probably the easiest to get around but lyft does service the area and can be accessed at any hour of the day.
Lyft Oakland Hub
312 W Grand AveHaving a car is probably the easiest to get around but lyft does service the area and can be accessed at any hour of the day.
Ferry Terminal Plaza
From Jack London Square you can take a ferry to SF Ferry plaza.
Arts & Culture
Friday nights have live music and food trucks
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Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak StFriday nights have live music and food trucks
First Friday nights have discounted admission. There is ample hiking around the museum as well as an archery range.
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Chabot Space & Science Center
10000 Skyline BlvdFirst Friday nights have discounted admission. There is ample hiking around the museum as well as an archery range.
Entertainment & Activities
Galleries open to the public in the evening with live music and food trucks. Street party.
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First Fridays
2633 Telegraph AveGalleries open to the public in the evening with live music and food trucks. Street party.
Adventure Playground
160 University AveOpen on the weekends. One of a kind.
Quintessentially SF -gorgeous sweeping bay views, rugged trails, creative expression, counterculture, interesting history.
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Albany Bulb
1 Buchanan StQuintessentially SF -gorgeous sweeping bay views, rugged trails, creative expression, counterculture, interesting history.