Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
Here are some of our favorite places to eat in the neighborhood.
One of my favorite bakeries is on Lakeshore Avenue called Arizmendi Bakery. On Friday they have Sourdough Croissants. Everything is great there especially the pizza slices. It's an Oakland specialty.
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Arizmendi Bakery
3265 Lakeshore AveOne of my favorite bakeries is on Lakeshore Avenue called Arizmendi Bakery. On Friday they have Sourdough Croissants. Everything is great there especially the pizza slices. It's an Oakland specialty.
Great pizza and Italian food. Incredible deep dish pizza. I recommend the mediterranean chicken deep dish. Pick it up or get it delivered.
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The Star on Grand
3425 Grand AveGreat pizza and Italian food. Incredible deep dish pizza. I recommend the mediterranean chicken deep dish. Pick it up or get it delivered.
Peet's Coffee
2124 Vine StGreat coffee. Great meet up spot.
This is a great neighborhood cafe. 2 minute walk from the front door of the apartment. Great coffee and pastries. Also great spot to hang out and sit outside. Always lots of locals here on wifi and chatting.
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Haddon Hill Cafe
504 Wesley AveThis is a great neighborhood cafe. 2 minute walk from the front door of the apartment. Great coffee and pastries. Also great spot to hang out and sit outside. Always lots of locals here on wifi and chatting.
Great pizza and literally a 2 minute walk from the apartment. They also make these great sourdough rolls stuffed with mushrooms and onions or sausage and olives. So good. Definitely much try this place.
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Leaning Tower
498 Wesley AveGreat pizza and literally a 2 minute walk from the apartment. They also make these great sourdough rolls stuffed with mushrooms and onions or sausage and olives. So good. Definitely much try this place.
Arts & Culture
Amazing exhibits. A lot of history specific to Oakland and California.
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Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak StAmazing exhibits. A lot of history specific to Oakland and California.
Essentials
Great place to get pre-made foods in the freezer section and otherwise. Very reasonably priced. I love the pre-made salad selection.
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Trader Joe's
3250 Lakeshore AveGreat place to get pre-made foods in the freezer section and otherwise. Very reasonably priced. I love the pre-made salad selection.
Pharmacy, drug store, beauty products, shampoo, what ever you need.
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Walgreens
2801 Adeline StPharmacy, drug store, beauty products, shampoo, what ever you need.
A local favorite, Whole Foods is a great location for fresh organic fruits and veggies. Also a great hot bar. They also have a great pizza special with 2 slices for $7. :)
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Whole Foods Market
230 Bay PlA local favorite, Whole Foods is a great location for fresh organic fruits and veggies. Also a great hot bar. They also have a great pizza special with 2 slices for $7. :)
Parks & Nature
If you are a runner or walker, the circling the lake is 3.5 miles. You will enjoy the beautiful view and peacefulness around the lake. On Saturday and Sunday many people picnic and barbeque. It's a hot spot of Oakland.
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Lake Merritt Amphitheater
Lake Merritt BoulevardIf you are a runner or walker, the circling the lake is 3.5 miles. You will enjoy the beautiful view and peacefulness around the lake. On Saturday and Sunday many people picnic and barbeque. It's a hot spot of Oakland.
Entertainment & Activities
Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand AveHistorical movie theater in Oakland.
Getting Around
BART - Bay Area Rapid Transit. This is the Bay Area Subway. This station is just 1.3 mile walk from the apartment. Or it's a quick $5 -$8 Uber or Lyft ride.
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19th St / Oakland station
1900 BroadwayBART - Bay Area Rapid Transit. This is the Bay Area Subway. This station is just 1.3 mile walk from the apartment. Or it's a quick $5 -$8 Uber or Lyft ride.
Easy to get a rental at Enterprise. They will actually come pick you up! It's a quick 10 minute ride to their location.
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car
3001 Shattuck AveEasy to get a rental at Enterprise. They will actually come pick you up! It's a quick 10 minute ride to their location.