Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
We love going to Mua because it is a short walk from our home and has beautiful patio area surrounded by plants and flowers. Inside it is a large industrial space with artwork that is very Oakland. They also have a great happy hour and a DJ on some nights. They serve everything from burgers to crab cakes and they do it well.
145 locals recommend
Mua Oakland
2442a Webster StWe love going to Mua because it is a short walk from our home and has beautiful patio area surrounded by plants and flowers. Inside it is a large industrial space with artwork that is very Oakland. They also have a great happy hour and a DJ on some nights. They serve everything from burgers to crab cakes and they do it well.
Outdoor sidewalk seating with view of the Lake. We love it for Breakfast. Get there right when they open to avoid long lines
117 locals recommend
Grand Lake Kitchen - Lake Merritt
576 Grand AveOutdoor sidewalk seating with view of the Lake. We love it for Breakfast. Get there right when they open to avoid long lines
Grand Lake Farmers Market
746 Grand AveBakery co-op that sells delicious, breads, salads, sweets and a daily vegetarian pizza that is always amazing.
198 locals recommend
Arizmendi Bakery
3265 Lakeshore AveBakery co-op that sells delicious, breads, salads, sweets and a daily vegetarian pizza that is always amazing.
The chocolate Croissant is so good! They also have great salads and savory items in addition to their sweets. Wine and beer. Outdoor seating.
20 locals recommend
Sweet Bar Bakery
2355 BroadwayThe chocolate Croissant is so good! They also have great salads and savory items in addition to their sweets. Wine and beer. Outdoor seating.
Sightseeing
A sort of gourmet food court located in Old Oakland. Surrounded by shops, restaurants, bars and historic buildings.
55 locals recommend
Swan's Market
538 9th St A sort of gourmet food court located in Old Oakland. Surrounded by shops, restaurants, bars and historic buildings.
Great for picnics, jogging, walking, and people watching. You can even get a gondola tour.
751 locals recommend
Lake Merritt Amphitheater
Lake Merritt BoulevardGreat for picnics, jogging, walking, and people watching. You can even get a gondola tour.
Lots of shops and restaurants, from Kato's Ale House to Michelin star restaurant Commis. There is something for every budget.
81 locals recommend
Piedmont Avenue
Lots of shops and restaurants, from Kato's Ale House to Michelin star restaurant Commis. There is something for every budget.
Drinks & Nightlife
Make Westing
1741 Telegraph AveGreat bar with indoor bocce ball
Located in Uptown, it is the first stop on the urban wine trail, which passes through Downtown, Old Town and ends at Jack London Square.
Two Mile Wines
477 25th StLocated in Uptown, it is the first stop on the urban wine trail, which passes through Downtown, Old Town and ends at Jack London Square.
Locally owned wine shop with a twist. For a small corkage you can hang out and drink your purchase in this really cool friendly space and listen to records from the owner's collection.
24 locals recommend
Bay Grape
376 Grand AveLocally owned wine shop with a twist. For a small corkage you can hang out and drink your purchase in this really cool friendly space and listen to records from the owner's collection.
Shopping
Great place to buy locally make gifts and interesting spices and rubs. They even provide recipes. This is one of our favorite spots in Oakland.
34 locals recommend
Oaktown Spice Shop
546 Grand AveGreat place to buy locally make gifts and interesting spices and rubs. They even provide recipes. This is one of our favorite spots in Oakland.
Entertainment & Activities
Uptown
Getting Around
Hertz
2400 Webster StBay Area Bike Rentals
Free Broadway Shuttle. From uptown to Jack London Square
Starts early, Stops late.
Webster Street & Embarcadero West station
100 Webster StFree Broadway Shuttle. From uptown to Jack London Square
Starts early, Stops late.
Arts & Culture
Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak StBeautiful venue for concerts or just a tour of this amazing building.
264 locals recommend
Fox Theater
1807 Telegraph AveBeautiful venue for concerts or just a tour of this amazing building.