Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
Timeless is ENTIRELY VEGAN! Every sweet or savory thing they sell… nom nom!
54 locals recommend
Timeless Coffee
4252 Piedmont AveTimeless is ENTIRELY VEGAN! Every sweet or savory thing they sell… nom nom!
Hearty, healthful and delicious vegan restaurant. They offer one plate daily and the only choice you make is between the moderate or full sized plate. Included hot tea and soup to start. Also SO very affordable @$10 for the satisfying moderate plate. LOVE!
16 locals recommend
Shangri-La Vegan on Telegraph
4905 Telegraph AveHearty, healthful and delicious vegan restaurant. They offer one plate daily and the only choice you make is between the moderate or full sized plate. Included hot tea and soup to start. Also SO very affordable @$10 for the satisfying moderate plate. LOVE!
The Black Bean Burger with sweet and spicy, olio + sweet potato fries. Right up the street from home!
49 locals recommend
Park Burger
4218 Park BlvdThe Black Bean Burger with sweet and spicy, olio + sweet potato fries. Right up the street from home!
Banana Blossom
2353 East 12th Streetyummy Thai food close to home though $$
Awesome cafe and popular meet-up spot for locals. The owners are so great, they'll know your name and favorite drink after only three visits!
17 locals recommend
Ultimate Grounds Et Al
4225 Park BlvdAwesome cafe and popular meet-up spot for locals. The owners are so great, they'll know your name and favorite drink after only three visits!
Arts & Culture
Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak St
Museum of the African Diaspora
685 Mission StBecause Black Art Matters!
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
701 Mission StParks & Nature
Very easy. No real climbing involved here, expect a peaceful stroll along a bubbling creek.
18 locals recommend
Dimond Canyon Trail
Dimond Canyon TrailVery easy. No real climbing involved here, expect a peaceful stroll along a bubbling creek.
Tilden Regional Park
2501 Grizzly Peak BlvdGo walk or run the lake! It's about 2miles all the way around and it is BEAUTIFUL!
751 locals recommend
Lake Merritt Amphitheater
Lake Merritt BoulevardGo walk or run the lake! It's about 2miles all the way around and it is BEAUTIFUL!
Berkeley Rose Garden
1200 Euclid AveSightseeing
The architecture is AMAZING! Inside and out, this building inspires awe for the religious and non-religious alike. Set atop a beautiful plaza overlooking Lake Merritt… a must see!
23 locals recommend
The Cathedral of Christ the Light
2121 Harrison StThe architecture is AMAZING! Inside and out, this building inspires awe for the religious and non-religious alike. Set atop a beautiful plaza overlooking Lake Merritt… a must see!
beautiful dock and surrounding plaza with restaurants and nightlife + a vibrant open air market every week
213 locals recommend
Jack London Square
472 Water Stbeautiful dock and surrounding plaza with restaurants and nightlife + a vibrant open air market every week
Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate Park
Drinks & Nightlife
Room 389
389 Grand Avelocal hang. good vibes
The PLACE TO BE each Sunday after 5pm a massive cubano dance party with live music spills from the venue out onto the street.
54 locals recommend
CAÑA Cuban Parlor & Cafe
530 Lake Park AveThe PLACE TO BE each Sunday after 5pm a massive cubano dance party with live music spills from the venue out onto the street.
The New Parish
1743 San Pablo Avegood musical variety, always great crowds.
Entertainment & Activities
Oakland's historic movie theater. Offering $5 tuesday shows all day
382 locals recommend
Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand AveOakland's historic movie theater. Offering $5 tuesday shows all day
Shopping
Owl N Wood
471 9th Stjust go