Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
Visit this friendly co-op for some of the best baked breads, muffins, scones, and pre-made pizzas in the East Bay.
198 locals recommend
Arizmendi Bakery
3265 Lakeshore AveVisit this friendly co-op for some of the best baked breads, muffins, scones, and pre-made pizzas in the East Bay.
The Star on Grand
3425 Grand AveThe beers on tap go great with the thin pizzas.
Zachary's Chicago Pizza
5801 College AveWell, its the best pizza west of Chicago.
Drake's Dealership
2325 BroadwayIt's a place to chill.
Chez Panisse
1517 Shattuck AveIts the birthplace of California Cuisine. Alice Waters is a legend.
Baja Taqueria
4070 Piedmont AveThe burritos are fantastic!
Drinks & Nightlife
Yoshi's Oakland
510 Embarcadero WestLive jazz with sushi...life is good.
Parks & Nature
It is the best place to run, walk, ride, relax, and people watch.
751 locals recommend
Lake Merritt Amphitheater
Lake Merritt BoulevardIt is the best place to run, walk, ride, relax, and people watch.
Mount Diablo
It's the tallest peak on the East Bay with fantastic views.
There are endless trails with beautiful redwoods. Bag a lunch and bring plenty of water.
373 locals recommend
Redwood Regional Park
7867 Redwood RoadThere are endless trails with beautiful redwoods. Bag a lunch and bring plenty of water.
Mount Tamalpais State Park
3801 Panoramic HighwayStunning views of the Pacific Ocean.
Essentials
Plenty of microwavable foods complemented with fresh dairy, fruits and veggies.
582 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
3250 Lakeshore AvePlenty of microwavable foods complemented with fresh dairy, fruits and veggies.
CVS
3236 Lakeshore AvePersonal items you may have forgotten.
Safeway
3747 Grand AveClose and great selection.