Food Scene
La Farine
3411 Fruitvale Avebread, scones, pies, pastries
Hive
2139 MacArthur BlvdLocally owned. Kid friendly play area.
Peet's Coffee
3401 Fruitvale AveFlavor Brigade
3540 Fruitvale AveLittle secret: best Italian Water Icey in town and good ice cream too!
Sequoia Diner
3719 MacArthur BlvdExpect a wait..but worth it for a nice brunch.
Jack London Square station
245 2nd StTemescal
Bars/restaurants
Acme Bread
1601 San Pablo AveGood avocado toast and coffee shop near by
Viks Chaat
2390 Fourth StGood chaat house and Indian grocery store.
Good pizza made daily and other baked goods. Quick walk to lake merritt from here.
198 locals recommend
Arizmendi Bakery
3265 Lakeshore AveGood pizza made daily and other baked goods. Quick walk to lake merritt from here.
Southern Café
2000 MacArthur Blvdwalkable. One guest highly recommended the peach cobbler!
Cam Huong
702 International BlvdLow key restaurant with good Bahn mi and noodle soups!
Arts & Culture
Friday Nights @ OMCA with Off the Grid
Food trucks, music, dancing, and art every Friday!
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
151 3rd StCentennial Drive:Lawrence Hall of Science station
Parks & Nature
10 minute drive. Miles of hiking trails and running/biking trails. Great views.
373 locals recommend
Redwood Regional Park
7867 Redwood Road10 minute drive. Miles of hiking trails and running/biking trails. Great views.
Berkeley Marina
Good place to fly a kite or take a stroll with views of the Bay.
Dimond Park
3860 Hanly RdPool, tot lot, and playgroud. Sausal creek hiking trails near by
Drinks & Nightlife
Uptown
Bars/restaurants
Luka's Taproom & Lounge
2221 BroadwayMusic and dancing at night
Lost & Found Beer Garden
2040 Telegraph AvenueOutside patio with games
Essentials
Farmer Joe's Marketplace
3501 MacArthur BlvdSpringwater Coin Laundry
1619 MacArthur BlvdSafeway
3550 Fruitvale AveCVS
3320 Fruitvale AveTrader Joe's
3250 Lakeshore AveEntertainment & Activities
Oakland Zoo station
9777 Golf Links RdOakland Public Library: Dimond Branch
3565 Fruitvale AveTuesday night family story time and other activities.
Shopping
Oaklandish
3419 Fruitvale AveLocal clothing with a mission.