Guidebook for Oakland

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Guidebook for Oakland

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Getting around.
1900 Broadway
1900 Broadway
Getting around.
Farmers market every Saturday from 9am - 2pm-ish with delicious food.
197 locals recommend
Grand Lake Farmers Market
746 Grand Ave
197 locals recommend
Farmers market every Saturday from 9am - 2pm-ish with delicious food.

Drinks & Nightlife

Nightlife - drinks and bocce ball
79 locals recommend
Make Westing
1741 Telegraph Ave
79 locals recommend
Nightlife - drinks and bocce ball
Hipstery bar with good drinks.
44 locals recommend
Dogwood
1644 Telegraph Ave
44 locals recommend
Hipstery bar with good drinks.
Famous for their delicious greyhounds. Usually have a live band playing on Saturday nights.
120 locals recommend
Cafe Van Kleef
1621 Telegraph Ave
120 locals recommend
Famous for their delicious greyhounds. Usually have a live band playing on Saturday nights.
Awesome dive bar with cheap drinks, large outdooor patio, jukebox, pool table and arcade games. They allow outside food in too.
52 locals recommend
Heart & Dagger Saloon
504 Lake Park Ave
52 locals recommend
Awesome dive bar with cheap drinks, large outdooor patio, jukebox, pool table and arcade games. They allow outside food in too.

Food Scene

Good for happy hour and right on the lake.
136 locals recommend
Lake Chalet
1520 Lakeside Dr
136 locals recommend
Good for happy hour and right on the lake.
Recommend for weekend brunch or drinks. Bottomless mimosas and patio seating with view of the lake.
105 locals recommend
Portal Oakland
1611 2nd Ave
105 locals recommend
Recommend for weekend brunch or drinks. Bottomless mimosas and patio seating with view of the lake.
Weekend brunch with bottomless mimosas and/or bloody marys. They also have live music playing and a great view of the lake. Definitely recommend.
7 locals recommend
The Terrace Room Restaurant
1800 Madison St
7 locals recommend
Weekend brunch with bottomless mimosas and/or bloody marys. They also have live music playing and a great view of the lake. Definitely recommend.
This place has a varied selection (from breakfast to dinner and burgers) with inexpensive prices. They also deliver (its literally 2 blocks away though).
BIG G BURGERS
333 17th Street
This place has a varied selection (from breakfast to dinner and burgers) with inexpensive prices. They also deliver (its literally 2 blocks away though).
Afghanistan food, which is delicious and decently priced.
10 locals recommend
Kamdesh Afghan Kabab House
332 14th St
10 locals recommend
Afghanistan food, which is delicious and decently priced.
Good coffee.
35 locals recommend
Awaken Cafe & Roasting
1429 Broadway
35 locals recommend
Good coffee.

Sightseeing

Its a beautiful lake. Check it out!
751 locals recommend
Lake Merritt Amphitheater
Lake Merritt Boulevard
751 locals recommend
Its a beautiful lake. Check it out!

Arts & Culture

Unique movie theatre with couch seating and they serve you dinner while you watch the movie. They also have beers/sangria.
156 locals recommend
The New Parkway Theater
474 24th St
156 locals recommend
Unique movie theatre with couch seating and they serve you dinner while you watch the movie. They also have beers/sangria.
Historic theatre that shows movies.
382 locals recommend
Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand Ave
382 locals recommend
Historic theatre that shows movies.
Music events.
264 locals recommend
Fox Theater
1807 Telegraph Ave
264 locals recommend
Music events.

Essentials

Closest grocery store. They have everything and there are even tables out front for a place to eat.
553 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
230 Bay Pl
553 locals recommend
Closest grocery store. They have everything and there are even tables out front for a place to eat.