Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
Delicious pizza, salads, cocktails and beers. This is one of the closest restaurant to the studio. It's a short 1 block walk away.
64 locals recommend
The Star on Grand
3425 Grand AveDelicious pizza, salads, cocktails and beers. This is one of the closest restaurant to the studio. It's a short 1 block walk away.
This is a fun place to grab a cocktail outside on a sunny day or to grab bite in a festive atmosphere.
54 locals recommend
CAÑA Cuban Parlor & Cafe
530 Lake Park AveThis is a fun place to grab a cocktail outside on a sunny day or to grab bite in a festive atmosphere.
Penrose is one of the best restaurants on Grand Avenue. It's great for cocktails, brunch, lunch or dinner. Don't miss their homemade bread made in the wood oven.
77 locals recommend
Penrose
3311 Grand AvePenrose is one of the best restaurants on Grand Avenue. It's great for cocktails, brunch, lunch or dinner. Don't miss their homemade bread made in the wood oven.
This charming Pizza and pasta place has a great outdoor patio for warm days and is a great spot to grab pizza, pasta or brunch. It also serves delicious coffee in the mornings.
194 locals recommend
Sister
3308 Grand AveThis charming Pizza and pasta place has a great outdoor patio for warm days and is a great spot to grab pizza, pasta or brunch. It also serves delicious coffee in the mornings.
Don't miss the Saturday morning farmer's market. This is Oakland's best farmer's market and is located near the lake.
197 locals recommend
Grand Lake Farmers Market
746 Grand AveDon't miss the Saturday morning farmer's market. This is Oakland's best farmer's market and is located near the lake.
Don't miss a cocktail at sunset on the deck overlooking Lake Merritt. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are also great here.
136 locals recommend
Lake Chalet
1520 Lakeside DrDon't miss a cocktail at sunset on the deck overlooking Lake Merritt. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are also great here.
This beer garden has a view of Lake Merritt and a large beer selection.
105 locals recommend
Portal Oakland
1611 2nd AveThis beer garden has a view of Lake Merritt and a large beer selection.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Cat House
3255 Lakeshore AvenueThis hip, art deco bar has a back patio and great cocktails.
Fox Theater
1807 Telegraph AveGrab a concert at one of the Bay's best concert venues.
Entertainment & Activities
The Cleveland Cascades are a great place to get in a full-body work out. Athletes use this spot to train outdoors. The top of the stairs offer a spectacular view of Lake Merritt.
13 locals recommend
Cleveland Cascade
Lakeshore AvenueThe Cleveland Cascades are a great place to get in a full-body work out. Athletes use this spot to train outdoors. The top of the stairs offer a spectacular view of Lake Merritt.
Grab a canoe, kayak or sailboat and float around Lake Merritt!
26 locals recommend
Lake Merritt Boating Center
568 Bellevue AveGrab a canoe, kayak or sailboat and float around Lake Merritt!
Don't miss a movie at this iconic movie theater. This art deco multiplex is a classic Oakland experience.
382 locals recommend
Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand AveDon't miss a movie at this iconic movie theater. This art deco multiplex is a classic Oakland experience.
Don't miss a hike in the Redwoods in the hills above Oakland. Gorgeous views of the bay with miles of hiking trails.
214 locals recommend
Joaquin Miller Park
3300 Joaquin Miller RdDon't miss a hike in the Redwoods in the hills above Oakland. Gorgeous views of the bay with miles of hiking trails.
Shopping
This is a great spot to shop for gifts for friends or to treat yourself to spices for your own kitchen.
34 locals recommend
Oaktown Spice Shop
546 Grand AveThis is a great spot to shop for gifts for friends or to treat yourself to spices for your own kitchen.
This is a great spot for clothing, blankets, candles and artisanal treats.
7 locals recommend
Oak Common
3231 Grand AveThis is a great spot for clothing, blankets, candles and artisanal treats.
Northern California's largest antique fair, the Alameda Flea Market is usually the first Sunday of each month.
West End Flea Market
Northern California's largest antique fair, the Alameda Flea Market is usually the first Sunday of each month.
Essentials
Safeway
3747 Grand AveThis is the closest grocery store less than a 5 minute walk away.