Guidebook for Oakland
Essentials
Farmer Joe's Marketplace
3501 MacArthur BlvdLocal, fresh groceries
Safeway
2096 Mountain BlvdThe secret Safeway
Sightseeing
Joaquin Miller Park
3300 Joaquin Miller RdGreat Hiking
Lake Merritt Amphitheater
Lake Merritt BoulevardRun / Walk around the Lake
Redwood Regional Park
7867 Redwood RoadMiles and miles of hiking in the woods!
Lake Chabot
Golf, hiking
Everything Else
Fruitvale Station
Fruitvale AvenueTransportation to San Francisco
Beautiful gardens and a great view. Walk up our street, left on Kitchener, go through the gate in the back!
15 locals recommend
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
730 Sharp Park RdBeautiful gardens and a great view. Walk up our street, left on Kitchener, go through the gate in the back!
Wells Fargo Bank
3450 Fruitvale AveBank
MacArthur Station
555 40th StA more central BART station
Drinks & Nightlife
Heart & Dagger Saloon
504 Lake Park AveDive Bar
Sister
3308 Grand AveDelicious, fancy pizza, full bar.
Make Westing
1741 Telegraph AveBocce Ball and Beer
Food Scene
La Farine
3411 Fruitvale AveCroissants, breads, and coffee
Farley's East
33 Grand AveCoffee and hipsters
Thornhill Coffee House
5772 Thornhill DrNeighborhood coffee house in the woods
Phnom Penh
3912 MacArthur BoulevardGood Cambodian food
Entertainment & Activities
Dimond park
3860 Hanly RdLocal Library
Shopping
Goodwill
3525 MacArthur BlvdThrift store
Sunday mornings. Get tamales, fresh fruits, and watch the children splash around in the stream.
96 locals recommend
Temescal Farmer's Market
5300 Claremont AveSunday mornings. Get tamales, fresh fruits, and watch the children splash around in the stream.