Food scene
Ghost Town Brewing
1960 Adeline StDelicious microbrewery.
Soba Ichi
2311A Magnolia StDelicious Soba Ichi- very authentic and worth a visit.
Great place to walk to in the mornings for coffee. Particularly great on Sundays because it is only a couple blocks from the Farmers Market.
65 locals recommend
Kilovolt Coffee
1829 Mandela ParkwayGreat place to walk to in the mornings for coffee. Particularly great on Sundays because it is only a couple blocks from the Farmers Market.
Ole's Waffle Shop
1507 Park StTraditional Diner Food. Delicious!
Sidestreet Pho
2304 Encinal AveVietnamese food is very very good!
Belotti Ristorante E Bottega
5403 College AveThis has the best pasta and is Michelin-recommended.
This is our favorite place for croissants and other pastries. Some of the best in the area!
51 locals recommend
Fournée Bakery
2912 Domingo AveThis is our favorite place for croissants and other pastries. Some of the best in the area!
Hip restaurant in downtown Oakland. Always good food and a great bar too.
145 locals recommend
Mua Oakland
2442a Webster StHip restaurant in downtown Oakland. Always good food and a great bar too.
Unique Activities
One of the best indoor climbing gyms in the country! Walkable.
Pacific Pipe Climbing
2140 Mandela ParkwayThis is a unique opportunity to view a whole bunch of pinball machines. Very cool place and good because you can just pay a single fee and play as much as you want.
68 locals recommend
Pacific Pinball Museum
1510 Webster StThis is a unique opportunity to view a whole bunch of pinball machines. Very cool place and good because you can just pay a single fee and play as much as you want.
Forbidden Island
1304 Lincoln AveClassic Tiki Bar! Fun spot to go during the day or evening!
Sightseeing
A lovely walk- you can stroll around the entire lake on the pedestrian pathway. Options to stop and eat.
14 locals recommend
Lake Merritt Bonsai Gardens
A lovely walk- you can stroll around the entire lake on the pedestrian pathway. Options to stop and eat.
USS Hornet - Sea, Air and Space Museum
707 W Hornet AveHistoric Museum in Alameda of Naval Ship!
Albany Beach
Buchanan StreetNeighborhoods
Temescal
Super hip neighborhood in Oakland- highly recommend for bars and restaurants.
North Beach
Classic Italian Neighborhood. Highly recommend visiting for the food and walkability.
Traveler advice
Getting around
BART is easy for direct access to the city and nearby
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