Oakland

Top Places to Visit

Oakland Museum Of California

Oakland Museum Of California

1000 Oak St , Oakland
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

Uss Potomac

Water St , Oakland
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 , Oakland

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

Dunsmuir Hellman Historic Estate, 2960 Peralta Oaks Court, Oakland, CA...

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

Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA, USA

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

Jack London Square, Oakland, CA 94607, USA

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

Revolution Cafe

1612 7th Street , Oakland
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

4210 Telegraph Ave , Oakland
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

Mandela Foods Cooperative

1430 7th Street , Oakland
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

Battambang

850 Broadway , Oakland
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

75478 College Ave , Oakland
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

Bakesale Betty

5098 Telegraph Ave , Oakland
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

High Strung

5461 College Avenue , Oakland

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

Fenton Maclaren

5533 College Avenue , Oakland

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

1703 Telegraph Ave. , Oakland
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

The Hat Guys

1764 Broadway , Oakland
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 , Oakland

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

College Avenue, Oakland, CA, USA

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

5612 College Ave. , Oakland
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

The Layover

1517 Franklin St. , Oakland
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

Cato's Ale House

3891 Piedmont Ave. , Oakland
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

2221 Broadway , Oakland
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

2882 Telegraph Avenue , Oakland
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

906 Washington St , Oakland
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.