Irene’s guidebook
Food scene
Every Saturday until 3 pm
Local produce and eats with food stands
We especially love the Belgian waffle truck
15 helybéli ajánlásával
Splash Pad Park
746 Grand AveEvery Saturday until 3 pm
Local produce and eats with food stands
We especially love the Belgian waffle truck
"Top Chef" winner Jen Biesty is one of the chefs!
Mediterranean/Spanish inspired dishes (lots of tapas to choose from!)
It’s one of our top favorite places for a date night
73 helybéli ajánlásával
Shakewell
3407 Lakeshore Ave"Top Chef" winner Jen Biesty is one of the chefs!
Mediterranean/Spanish inspired dishes (lots of tapas to choose from!)
It’s one of our top favorite places for a date night
Burma Superstar
4721 Telegraph AveEclectic and exotic flavors
Be prepared for a wait!
Delicious chicken options (fried, baked, or tofu)
We love the fried chicken sandwich with the sage potato chips
28 helybéli ajánlásával
Proposition Chicken
3465 Market StDelicious chicken options (fried, baked, or tofu)
We love the fried chicken sandwich with the sage potato chips
We love the gourmet brunch menu
prepare for a wait!
117 helybéli ajánlásával
Grand Lake Kitchen - Lake Merritt
576 Grand AveWe love the gourmet brunch menu
prepare for a wait!
Temescal
A diverse range of eateries for the Foodie in you
Commis
3859 Piedmont AveA fancy dinner delight
Michelin star restaurant
Rick & Ann's Restaurant
2922 Domingo Avewe love a good brunch
Pyeong Chang Tofu House Oakland
4701 Telegraph AveKorean comfort food
love Chinese? Please try the hand pulled noodles and dumplings
71 helybéli ajánlásával
Shandong Restaurant
328 10th Stlove Chinese? Please try the hand pulled noodles and dumplings
ice creamery and diner food
from the movie UP!
family friendly!
129 helybéli ajánlásával
Fentons Creamery
4226 Piedmont Aveice creamery and diner food
from the movie UP!
family friendly!
The neighborhood’s favorite bakery!
Tons of savory and sweet options, including vegetarian and gluten free
Famous for gourmet pizza and the toppings change daily
198 helybéli ajánlásával
Arizmendi Bakery
3265 Lakeshore AveThe neighborhood’s favorite bakery!
Tons of savory and sweet options, including vegetarian and gluten free
Famous for gourmet pizza and the toppings change daily
Open and modern space with high ceilings to enjoy some coffee alone or with friends
173 helybéli ajánlásával
Blue Bottle Coffee
300 Webster StOpen and modern space with high ceilings to enjoy some coffee alone or with friends
Entertainment
Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand AveHistory movie palace
Matinee is only $5
Amazing museum with special exhibits, history of California and Oakland, and science
Perfect museum for both kids and Adults
547 helybéli ajánlásával
Kaliforniai Oakland Múzeum
1000 Oak StAmazing museum with special exhibits, history of California and Oakland, and science
Perfect museum for both kids and Adults
The new California trails exhibit beautiful, along with the gondola sky ride with an incredible view of the city
163 helybéli ajánlásával
Oakland Állatkert
9777 Golf Links RdThe new California trails exhibit beautiful, along with the gondola sky ride with an incredible view of the city
Chabot Space & Science Center
10000 Skyline BlvdGreat for families
Sightseeing
Enjoy a relaxing stroll around the lake to people watch, bird watch, or have a picnic
751 helybéli ajánlásával
Lake Merritt Amphitheater
Lake Merritt BoulevardEnjoy a relaxing stroll around the lake to people watch, bird watch, or have a picnic
Jack London Square
472 Water StSunday farmers market
Waterfront views
shopping
eateries
Nature at its finest
great for nature lovers and hiking adventurers
373 helybéli ajánlásával
Redwood Regionális Park
7867 Redwood RoadNature at its finest
great for nature lovers and hiking adventurers
Morcom Rose Garden
700 Jean StEnjoy a stroll through the gardens
Souvenirs/Gift Shops
Perfect place to pick up a unique gift for a family, friend, or yourself
6 helybéli ajánlásával
Bay-Made
3295 Lakeshore AvePerfect place to pick up a unique gift for a family, friend, or yourself
Perfect place to pick up a gift for family, friends, or yourself. I buy most of my friends and myself gifts and local jewelry here.
14 helybéli ajánlásával
Urban Indigo
20405 Lakeshore AvePerfect place to pick up a gift for family, friends, or yourself. I buy most of my friends and myself gifts and local jewelry here.
Várossal kapcsolatos tanácsok
Gyerekkel utazók
Family Friendly Favorites
Children’s Fairyland (8 min drive) 699 Bellevue Ave.
Storybook wonderland for children
Must have a child to enter
Oakland Museum of California
Amazing museum with special exhibits, history of California and Oakland, and science
Perfect museum for both kids and Adults
Oakland Zoo (11 min drive) 9777 Golf Links Rd.
Perfect place for families for a day of seeing animals and fun rides
Check out the newly built California trail exhibit with an exciting sky gondola ride
Oakland Public Library
Perfect little library to bring your littles ones to
Favorite local playgrounds
Down the street! Walk towards the shops and you’ll see a little playground a few blocks down
Astro Park playground (1210 Lakeshore Ave.)
Dracena Park (130 Dracena Ave., Piedmont)
Közlekedés
Download the app "Parkmobile"
Pay and park without worrying about the meter running out. This app is perfect for meals that may run long or if you find street parking for BART and you'll be out in the city all day
Kihagyhatatlan
If you love to thrift...
Ask me about my favorite thrift and consignment shops