Guidebook for Oakland
Parks & Nature
One hour relaxing walk around Beautiful Lake Merritt. Lot's of places to stop and eat. Or bring a picnic basket and a blanket and join the rest of us. World famous for our weekend barbecue scene.
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Lake Merritt Amphitheater
Lake Merritt BoulevardOne hour relaxing walk around Beautiful Lake Merritt. Lot's of places to stop and eat. Or bring a picnic basket and a blanket and join the rest of us. World famous for our weekend barbecue scene.
Not to well known. Better then Muir Woods in Marin. Less crowded and a lot cheaper.
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Redwood Regional Park
7867 Redwood RoadNot to well known. Better then Muir Woods in Marin. Less crowded and a lot cheaper.
Stop at the Taco Truck and take a lunch with you. Sit and watch the elephants.
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Oakland Zoo
9777 Golf Links RdStop at the Taco Truck and take a lunch with you. Sit and watch the elephants.
Cleveland Cascade
Lakeshore AvenuePopular spot for a quick, scenic, workout.
Bonsai Garden
650 Bellevue AveI spend some time here. Let me know if you are intrested.
Arts & Culture
Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak StThe most beautiful place for a library. Check out a book and sit by the lake. No technology needed.
Oakland Public Library: Lakeview Branch
550 El EmbarcaderoThe most beautiful place for a library. Check out a book and sit by the lake. No technology needed.
Entertainment & Activities
Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand AveHistoric Theater. First run movies.
Food Scene
Very popular Saturday morning gathering of The Town.
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Grand Lake Farmers Market
746 Grand AveVery popular Saturday morning gathering of The Town.
Leaning Tower
498 Wesley AveOutstanding neighborhood pizza hangout.
Taqueria Sinaloa
2138 International BlvdThe best Taco Truck in California.
Sightseeing
To get a taste of the 60's Hippie culture. Closer then Haight Ashbury and more authentic.
Telegraph Avenue
Telegraph AvenueTo get a taste of the 60's Hippie culture. Closer then Haight Ashbury and more authentic.
Essentials
Lucky
1750 Fulton StFriendliest checkers in the town.
There is a nearby coffee shop (Haddon Hill Cafe) if you are doing laundry in the morning/early afternoon, and a pizza parlor (Leaning Tower of Haddon Hill) with beer/wine if you are there in the afternoon/evening.
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Lake Merritt Laundromat
500 Wesley Ave There is a nearby coffee shop (Haddon Hill Cafe) if you are doing laundry in the morning/early afternoon, and a pizza parlor (Leaning Tower of Haddon Hill) with beer/wine if you are there in the afternoon/evening.