Oakland
Top Places to Visit
Oakland Museum Of California
Phone: ☎ +1 510 238-2200
Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak St (at 10th; Lake Merritt BART station), ☎ +1 510 238-2200, [29]. W-Sa 10AM-5PM, Su 11AM-5PM. A startlingly good museum ... more
Uss Potomac
Phone: ☎ +1 510 627-1215
USS Potomac, Water St (adjacent to Jack London Square), ☎ +1 510 627-1215, [31]. The ship is available for dockside tours W F Su 11AM-3PM. Historic cruises on ... more
Preservation Park
Preservation Park, 13th St. and MLK Jr. Way, [35]. A small block within downtown Oakland featuring a collection of 19 Victorian-era homes, many which were moved... more
Dunsmuir House
The Dunsmuir House and Gardens (also known by the name The Dunsmuir-Hellman Historic Estate; and previously known as Oakvale Park) is located in Oakland, ... more
Lake Merritt
Lake Merritt is a large tidal lagoon in the center of Oakland, California, just east of Downtown. It is surrounded by parkland and city neighborhoods. It is ... more
Jack London Square
Jack London Square, (west end of Broadway), [28]. Open 24 hours. Oakland's principal tourist destination, Jack London Square has seen serious renovation over ... more
Top Places to Eat
Revolution Cafe
Phone: ☎ (510) 625-0149
Revolution Cafe, 1612 7th Street, ☎ (510) 625-0149. A wonderful little cafe in West Oakland. With veggie and vegan friendly food, WiFi, and a tons of comfy ... more
Sadiedey's Cafe
Phone: ☎ +1 510 601-7378
SadieDey's Cafe (formerly Tumble & Tea Cafe), 4210 Telegraph Ave, ☎ +1 510 601-7378, [64]. The Gal has infused the comfortable atmosphere of an yummy cafe with ... more
Mandela Foods Cooperative
Phone: ☎ (510) 452-1133
Mandela Foods Cooperative, 1430 7th Street, ☎ (510) 452-1133, [61]. Locally owned and operated full-service grocery store and nutrition education center, ... more
Battambang
Phone: ☎ +1 510 839-8815
Battambang, 850 Broadway (cnr of Broadway and 9th St), ☎ +1 510 839-8815. Excellent Cambodian-style fare, but the portions are slightly smaller than might be ...
A Cote
Phone: ☎ +1 510 655-6469
A Cote, 75478 College Ave, ☎ +1 510 655-6469. Lunch & dinner. Charming small portion French meals in great ambiance.
Bakesale Betty
Phone: ☎ +1 510 985-1213
Bakesale Betty, 5098 Telegraph Ave (btwn 49th & 51st Sts), ☎ +1 510 985-1213, [63]. Bakery/cafe. Folks are literally lined up down the block for BB's chicken ... more
Top Shopping Places
High Strung
In 1997, Carole McAboy and Marilee Wood decided to turn their bead-stringing hobby into this amazing little shop. You will find strings, clasps and everything ... more
Fenton Maclaren
The Parkers run this family-owned business, and they offer the finest in old furniture. Shiny black mahogany chairs, tables, china hutches, chests and bed ... more
Feelmore510 Adult Gallery
Phone: ☎ +1 510 891-0199
Feelmore510 Adult Gallery, 1703 Telegraph Ave., ☎ +1 510 891-0199 (info@feelmore510.com), [47]. Located in the Uptown District of Downtown Oakland. Feelmore510 ... more
The Hat Guys
Phone: ☎ +1 510 834-6868
The Hat Guys, 1764 Broadway, ☎ +1 510 834-6868, [46]. The type of classic men's hat store you can't find anymore -- except here. First-class service and a ... more
Grand Lake Farmer's Market
Grand Lake Farmer's Market, Intersection of Grand and Lake Park Avenues. Sa 9-2. A great farmer's market featuring lots of organic produce from regional farms, ... more
College Avenue
College Avenue is well-known for its shopping and food. Easily reached from the Rockridge Bart station [48], one can enjoy delicious food hailing from various ... more
Top Places for Nightlife
Ben And Nick's Bar & Grill
Phone: ☎ (510) 923-0327
Ben and Nick's Bar & Grill, 5612 College Ave. ((between Keith Ave & Ocean View Dr)), ☎ (510) 923-0327, [70]. Good beer selection and the bacon cheeseburger is ... more
The Layover
Phone: ☎ (510) 834-1517
The Layover, 1517 Franklin St. (between 15th and 17th), ☎ (510) 834-1517, [80]. A small, cozy lounge.
Cato's Ale House
Phone: ☎ +1 510 655-3349
Cato's Ale House, 3891 Piedmont Ave. (near Montel St), ☎ +1 510 655-3349, [72]. A popular pub and restaurant with a great local feel.
Luka's Taproom & Lounge
Phone: ☎ (510) 451-4677
Luka's Taproom & Lounge, 2221 Broadway (at W. Grand Ave.), ☎ (510) 451-4677, [81]. Excellent food with a great selection of Belgian Ales, a small dance floor in... more
Commonwealth Cafe & Pub
Phone: ☎ 510.663.3001
Commonwealth Cafe & Pub, 2882 Telegraph Avenue (Telegraph and 29th St.), ☎ 510.663.3001, [74]. 9a-10:30p M-Sa, 9a-3:30p Su. Good pub food with a fresh twist, ...
Pacific Coast Brewing Company
Phone: ☎ +1 510 836-2739
Pacific Coast Brewing Company, 906 Washington St (at 10th St in Old Oakland), ☎ +1 510 836-2739, [82]. A popular brewpub.