Guidebook for Oakland

Becky And Justin
Becky And Justin
Guidebook for Oakland

Food Scene

Excellent vegetarian pizza and wonderful bakery items.
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Arizmendi Bakery
3265 Lakeshore Ave
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Excellent vegetarian pizza and wonderful bakery items.
Excellent burritos
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Los Cantaros | Restaurant & Taqueria
336 Grand Ave
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Excellent burritos
If you are in the mood for a burger, come here. Nieman ranch beef and if you are a vegetarian, the portobello mushroom burger is to die for.
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Trueburger
146 Grand Ave
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If you are in the mood for a burger, come here. Nieman ranch beef and if you are a vegetarian, the portobello mushroom burger is to die for.
Excellent food and yummy cocktails
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Sister
3308 Grand Ave
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Excellent food and yummy cocktails
Another excellent restaurant/bar
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Penrose
3311 Grand Ave
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Another excellent restaurant/bar
If you are willing to travel for a Sunday brunch, this is a one of a kind experience with excellent food. Get there by 10am to avoid the chaos.
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Wat Mongkolratanaram
1911 Russell St
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If you are willing to travel for a Sunday brunch, this is a one of a kind experience with excellent food. Get there by 10am to avoid the chaos.
Yummmmmmm... small and cozy.
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Coach Sushi
532 Grand Ave
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Yummmmmmm... small and cozy.
Best Thai food around
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Neecha Thai Cuisine
3236 Grand Ave
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Best Thai food around
Excellent restaurant, but often so busy that it's best to get take-out.
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Burma Superstar
309 Clement St
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Excellent restaurant, but often so busy that it's best to get take-out.

Arts & Culture

built in 1926, sits just 2 blocks away and not only has the most beautiful and ornate theaters but also features an organ player to entertain you while you wait on weekend evenings.
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Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand Ave
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built in 1926, sits just 2 blocks away and not only has the most beautiful and ornate theaters but also features an organ player to entertain you while you wait on weekend evenings.

Everything Else

Saturdays until 2pm Best farmer's market of the East Bay! We highly recommend the bright green “Liba” food truck there
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Grand Lake Farmers Market
746 Grand Ave
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Saturdays until 2pm Best farmer's market of the East Bay! We highly recommend the bright green “Liba” food truck there
If you want to hit the gym on your vacation, Fitness SF Oakland will suit your needs
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FITNESS SF - Oakland
600 Grand Ave
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If you want to hit the gym on your vacation, Fitness SF Oakland will suit your needs
Hosts Off the Grid (several food trucks, drinks, and music) on Friday night from 5-9pm and discounts their ticket prices!
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Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak St
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Hosts Off the Grid (several food trucks, drinks, and music) on Friday night from 5-9pm and discounts their ticket prices!
Local climbing gym -- also has yoga classes, free weights, cardio machines, weight machines, and crossfit.
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Great Western Power Company
520 20th St
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Local climbing gym -- also has yoga classes, free weights, cardio machines, weight machines, and crossfit.
Nearest BART stop
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19th St / Oakland station
1900 Broadway
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Nearest BART stop

Essentials

A quick walk away to get any groceries you need.
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Trader Joe's
3250 Lakeshore Ave
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A quick walk away to get any groceries you need.
Great produce and prepared food.
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Whole Foods Market
230 Bay Pl
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Great produce and prepared food.

Sightseeing

If you are out on a walk around the lake then stroll into the Lake Merritt Botanical Gardens and Bonsai Garden. They have quite an impressive collections of bonsais and beautiful gardens.
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Lakeside Park and Garden Center
666 Bellevue Ave
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If you are out on a walk around the lake then stroll into the Lake Merritt Botanical Gardens and Bonsai Garden. They have quite an impressive collections of bonsais and beautiful gardens.
Approximately 3 miles around. You won't find a better place to walk/run in town.
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Lake Merritt Amphitheater
Lake Merritt Boulevard
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Approximately 3 miles around. You won't find a better place to walk/run in town.

Drinks & Nightlife

Excellent food and yummy cocktails
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The Grand Tavern
3601 Grand Ave
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Excellent food and yummy cocktails
Fun atmosphere and a fun place to get a beer. Outdoor patio in the back is great.
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Heart & Dagger Saloon
504 Lake Park Ave
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Fun atmosphere and a fun place to get a beer. Outdoor patio in the back is great.

Shopping

If you forget any needed essentials...
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Walgreens
2801 Adeline St
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If you forget any needed essentials...