Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
Bakesale Betty
5098 Telegraph AveAmazing sandwiches and cookies, hurry before they sell out!
Nomad Cafe
6500 Shattuck AveMorning coffee on your way to UC Berkeley, or a cafe vibe for wifi.
Pizzaiolo
5008 Telegraph AveDelicious dinner for two or the whole family.
Burma Superstar
309 Clement StNo reservations, but 100% worth the wait.
Kirala
2100 Ward StBest sushi in the East Bay
Homestead
4029 Piedmont AveFarm to table, locally sourced California cuisine.
Shopping
Amazing local craftsman boutique stores, grab an espresso, barber shave, or unique handmade jewelry.
65 locals recommend
Temescal Alley
Temescal AlleyAmazing local craftsman boutique stores, grab an espresso, barber shave, or unique handmade jewelry.
Any type of store you can imagine here! Ikea, Target, Movie Theatre, Uniqlo, Gap, and more.
55 locals recommend
Bay Street
Bay StreetAny type of store you can imagine here! Ikea, Target, Movie Theatre, Uniqlo, Gap, and more.
Local Shops that have fashion, housing, and stationary specialties. Amazing restaurants endless variety.
81 locals recommend
Piedmont Avenue
Local Shops that have fashion, housing, and stationary specialties. Amazing restaurants endless variety.
Drinks & Nightlife
Shuffleboard, popcorn, and great prices. Best local dive bar and neighborhood hangout.
67 locals recommend
Kingfish Pub & Cafe
5227 Telegraph AveShuffleboard, popcorn, and great prices. Best local dive bar and neighborhood hangout.
It might not look like much from the front, but a glass of wine on the romantic back patio is enchanting.
21 locals recommend
Marc 49
4915 Telegraph AveIt might not look like much from the front, but a glass of wine on the romantic back patio is enchanting.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
230 Bay PlConveniently located
Berkeley Bowl
2020 Oregon StAny variety of produce you can imagine, year around.
Arts & Culture
Amazing Theatre close to public transit, double check for student, senior, and young adult discounts.
127 locals recommend
Berkeley Repertory Theatre
2025 Addison StAmazing Theatre close to public transit, double check for student, senior, and young adult discounts.
Sightseeing
See the latest art exhibits and check the calendar for lectures, film showings, poetry readings, and more!
171 locals recommend
Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive
2155 Center StSee the latest art exhibits and check the calendar for lectures, film showings, poetry readings, and more!
Climb to the top of the iconic Campanile on the Cal campus to see the most striking views of the San Francisco Bay.
14 locals recommend
Campanile Esplanade
South Hall RoadClimb to the top of the iconic Campanile on the Cal campus to see the most striking views of the San Francisco Bay.
Historical rose garden, nearby parks for children, and beautiful varieties of roses.
140 locals recommend
Berkeley Rose Garden
1200 Euclid AveHistorical rose garden, nearby parks for children, and beautiful varieties of roses.
Berkeley Marina
Beautiful walking trails for all levels with bay views
Entertainment & Activities
Go for a hike, roam the gardens, swim at Lake Anza, or ride the steam trains. Regional Park with activities for all ageies
495 locals recommend
Tilden Regional Park
2501 Grizzly Peak BlvdGo for a hike, roam the gardens, swim at Lake Anza, or ride the steam trains. Regional Park with activities for all ageies
Take your children to play at the place that inspired Disneyland!
140 locals recommend
Children’S Fairyland
699 Bellevue AveTake your children to play at the place that inspired Disneyland!
Fentons Creamery
4226 Piedmont AveFamous Bay Area Ice Creamery