Food Scene
Doña Tomás
3770 Piedmont AvenueExcellent margaritas and an outdoor patio
Pizzaiolo
5008 Telegraph AveGreat for coffee meetings as well as dinner.
Burma Superstar
309 Clement StUnique flavors. Excellent cocktails.
Anthony Bourdain loves this spot. Great cocktails, Indian sliders, excellent brunch.
15 locals recommend
Juhu Beach Club
5179 Telegraph AvenueAnthony Bourdain loves this spot. Great cocktails, Indian sliders, excellent brunch.
Highwire Coffee Roasters
2049 San Pablo AveGreat local coffee roaster.
Curbside Creamery
482 49th StIce Cream including excellent vegan options.
Next Door Restaurant
3290 Adeline StMmmmocha.
Doughnut Dolly
482 B 49th StreetLocally baked, filled on the spot!
Bakesale Betty
5098 Telegraph AveThere's always a line, but it's worth it!
Mariposa Baking Company
5427 Telegraph AveGluten free goodies that really are good!
Arts & Culture
Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak StMix of modern and historical. Fun venue, too.
Newly renovated. Phenomenal collection of modern art including the new Doris and Donald Fisher Collection.
813 locals recommend
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
151 3rd StNewly renovated. Phenomenal collection of modern art including the new Doris and Donald Fisher Collection.
Parks & Nature
Lake Anza
My favorite meditation spot on the far side of the lake. Shhh.
California Canoe & Kayak Oakland
409 Water StreetKayak or SUP in the Oakland Harbor.
Shopping
Wonderfully curated selection of clothing, accessories and housewares. Great for gifts.
10 locals recommend
Atomic Garden
5453 College AveWonderfully curated selection of clothing, accessories and housewares. Great for gifts.
Maison D'Etre
5640 College AveLovely selection of unique gifts and accessories.
Wonder local artisans studios, shops and cafes in former horse stables.
65 locals recommend
Temescal Alley
Temescal AlleyWonder local artisans studios, shops and cafes in former horse stables.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
3250 Lakeshore AveBecause, Trader Joes.
Whole Foods Market
230 Bay PlTemescal Farmer's Market
5300 Claremont AveSunday Farmer's Market 9am - 1pm
Getting Around
Rockridge Station
5660 College Ave