Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
This is a wonderful neighborhood coffee shop with a beautiful gift shop attached.
Terrace Gifts & Coffee
5891 Broadway TerraceThis is a wonderful neighborhood coffee shop with a beautiful gift shop attached.
Great coffee. Large choice of teas. A local favorite. In the heart of Montclair Village which has several other coffee shops, restaurants, and shops.
51 locals recommend
Peet's Coffee
63 Moraga WayGreat coffee. Large choice of teas. A local favorite. In the heart of Montclair Village which has several other coffee shops, restaurants, and shops.
Essentials
This is our favorite grocery store with everything you may need for your stay including BBQ grill on Friday and Saturday evening,, a salad and entree bar, and many gourmet items.
14 locals recommend
Village Market
5885 Broadway TerraceThis is our favorite grocery store with everything you may need for your stay including BBQ grill on Friday and Saturday evening,, a salad and entree bar, and many gourmet items.
Safeway
2096 Mountain BlvdPlenty of parking. Local grocery chain.
Trader Joe's
3250 Lakeshore AveEverything Else
Great local fresh vegetables and fruits, good vendors. 8am to 1pm on Sundays.
36 locals recommend
Montclair Farmers' Market
Great local fresh vegetables and fruits, good vendors. 8am to 1pm on Sundays.
In Oakland and Berkeley and ends at Bancroft at the University of California , Berkeley Campus. Many and varied shops, restaurants. Fun to explore.
19 locals recommend
College Avenue
College AvenueIn Oakland and Berkeley and ends at Bancroft at the University of California , Berkeley Campus. Many and varied shops, restaurants. Fun to explore.
Within walking distance of our house. A very nice regional park with large grassy areas, picnic tables, children's playground, a lake with swimming in the summer.
65 locals recommend
Lake Temescal
Within walking distance of our house. A very nice regional park with large grassy areas, picnic tables, children's playground, a lake with swimming in the summer.
Sightseeing
Take BART into San Francisco for sightseeing. This is the closest BART station to our house.
127 locals recommend
Rockridge Station
5660 College AveTake BART into San Francisco for sightseeing. This is the closest BART station to our house.
Many and varied shops, restaurants, and great way to rub shoulders with locals! Also many choices of Coffee shops: Peet's, Starbucks, Gaylords, and Timeless (vegan)
81 locals recommend
Piedmont Avenue
Many and varied shops, restaurants, and great way to rub shoulders with locals! Also many choices of Coffee shops: Peet's, Starbucks, Gaylords, and Timeless (vegan)
Lake Temescal in Oakland
A beautiful park with walking trails, picnic areas and Lake Temescal. Very close to our Airbnb
There is a large labyrinth and several small labyrinths to walk and meditate. Also there many wonderful trails for moderate and more strenuous hikes!
80 locals recommend
Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve
There is a large labyrinth and several small labyrinths to walk and meditate. Also there many wonderful trails for moderate and more strenuous hikes!
Many wonderful hiking trails. Great place to walk and ride bikes. Fabulous views!
373 locals recommend
Redwood Regional Park
7867 Redwood RoadMany wonderful hiking trails. Great place to walk and ride bikes. Fabulous views!
Arts & Culture
Most exhibits give the history and art and peoples of California. On Friday evenings, there is free music, events, and food trucks! Reduced Admission to the museum also.
547 locals recommend
Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak StMost exhibits give the history and art and peoples of California. On Friday evenings, there is free music, events, and food trucks! Reduced Admission to the museum also.