Guidebook for Oakland
Drinks & Nightlife
Within walking distance.
One of the best beer bars in the country!
42 locals recommend
Beer Revolution: pick-up & curbside ❤️
464 3rd StWithin walking distance.
One of the best beer bars in the country!
Another fantastic beer bar. A must for any craft beer fanatic.
BONUS: You can bring in food from the delectable Rosamunde Sausage Grill next door!
185 locals recommend
Toronado
547 Haight StAnother fantastic beer bar. A must for any craft beer fanatic.
BONUS: You can bring in food from the delectable Rosamunde Sausage Grill next door!
Food Scene
Within walking distance.
Right next door to Beer Revolution and owned by the same people. Delicious burgers and salads and you can even take them next door.
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468 3rd StreetWithin walking distance.
Right next door to Beer Revolution and owned by the same people. Delicious burgers and salads and you can even take them next door.
Within walking distance.
My favorite local Thai Restaurant. (They also deliver!)
9 locals recommend
Siam Bay | Authentic Thai Cuisine
1009 Clay StWithin walking distance.
My favorite local Thai Restaurant. (They also deliver!)
Come here on a nice day and sit outside. The food is pretty good as are the drinks but nothing beats getting to sit out on Lake Merritt in the sunshine sipping a cocktail. They have gondola's too!
136 locals recommend
Lake Chalet
1520 Lakeside DrCome here on a nice day and sit outside. The food is pretty good as are the drinks but nothing beats getting to sit out on Lake Merritt in the sunshine sipping a cocktail. They have gondola's too!
Right in the middle of Oakland's China Town is this little restaurant with the most delicious handmade noodles and dumplings!!!
71 locals recommend
Shandong Restaurant
328 10th StRight in the middle of Oakland's China Town is this little restaurant with the most delicious handmade noodles and dumplings!!!
Sightseeing
A must-see tour if you have the time. Don't forget to book in advance! Tours fill up quickly.
503 locals recommend
Alcatraz Island
A must-see tour if you have the time. Don't forget to book in advance! Tours fill up quickly.
Redwood Regional Park
7867 Redwood RoadGreat hiking trails right in our backyard!
An old-growth coastal redwood forest. A beautiful forested park featuring giant redwood trees, long hiking trails, and a visitor center. (Take the ferry to Saulsalito and catch the shuttle bus!)
660 locals recommend
Muir Woods National Monument
An old-growth coastal redwood forest. A beautiful forested park featuring giant redwood trees, long hiking trails, and a visitor center. (Take the ferry to Saulsalito and catch the shuttle bus!)
Everything Else
Instead of taking BART or driving try taking the ferry next time you go in to San Francisco (or on your way back). On a clear day you get beautiful views of both skylines and the bridge. Such a treat!
73 locals recommend
San Francisco Bay Ferry station
10 Clay StInstead of taking BART or driving try taking the ferry next time you go in to San Francisco (or on your way back). On a clear day you get beautiful views of both skylines and the bridge. Such a treat!
Entertainment & Activities
For children only! No adults unless they are accompanied by a child.
So fun!
140 locals recommend
Children’S Fairyland
699 Bellevue AveFor children only! No adults unless they are accompanied by a child.
So fun!
Interactive exhibitions, full-dome digital Planetarium, and historic Observatory. And weather permitting the Observatory is open Friday and Saturday evenings for telescope viewing!
122 locals recommend
Chabot Space & Science Center
10000 Skyline BlvdInteractive exhibitions, full-dome digital Planetarium, and historic Observatory. And weather permitting the Observatory is open Friday and Saturday evenings for telescope viewing!
Shopping
The Ferry Terminal in SF is filled with merchants. Pick up sourdough at Acme, cheese at Cowgirl Creamery, charcuterie at Boccalone take it with you to the Wine Merchant for lunch w a glass of CA wine!
85 locals recommend
Ferry Building
1 The EmbarcaderoThe Ferry Terminal in SF is filled with merchants. Pick up sourdough at Acme, cheese at Cowgirl Creamery, charcuterie at Boccalone take it with you to the Wine Merchant for lunch w a glass of CA wine!
Also in the Ferry Building is Mariposa Baking Company! A merchant with nothing but the most scrumptious GLUTEN FREE baked goods and sandwiches and more!! If you have Celiac you will be in GF heaven!
Mariposa Baking Company
One Ferry BuildingAlso in the Ferry Building is Mariposa Baking Company! A merchant with nothing but the most scrumptious GLUTEN FREE baked goods and sandwiches and more!! If you have Celiac you will be in GF heaven!