Jan’s guidebook

Jan
Jan’s guidebook

City/town information

I have been an Oakland resident for more than 43 years. It was a wonderful place to raise children and I still enjoy its many facets: diversity, culture, open space, and great food. I can’t imagine living anywhere else.
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Oakland
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Local Restaurants

These restaurants are all within a 15 minute walk from the studio.
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Lin Jia Asian Kitchen
3437 Lakeshore Ave
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Lakeshore Cafe
3257 Lakeshore Ave
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Shakewell
3407 Lakeshore Ave
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Amazing baked goods and pizza.
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Arizmendi Bakery
3265 Lakeshore Ave
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Amazing baked goods and pizza.
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Sister
3308 Grand Ave
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Delicious tacos, burritos and other Mexican dishes.
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Rico Rico Taco
3205 Lakeshore Ave
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Delicious tacos, burritos and other Mexican dishes.
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Neecha Thai Cuisine
3236 Grand Ave
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The Star on Grand
3425 Grand Ave
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Day Trips

http://sfrecpark.org/destination/golden-gate-park/
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Golden Gate Park
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http://sfrecpark.org/destination/golden-gate-park/
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Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr
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Muir Woods National Monument
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Tilden Regional Park
2501 Grizzly Peak Blvd
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Union Square
333 Post St
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If you are taking the bus into San Francisco, be sure to check out Salesforce Park, which is located on the roof of the Transbay Terminal.
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Salesforce Park
425 Mission St
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If you are taking the bus into San Francisco, be sure to check out Salesforce Park, which is located on the roof of the Transbay Terminal.

Local treasures

All of these treasures are within the borders of Oakland and many are within walking distance of the studio.
Children's Fairyland is a magical mid-century park where young children can create, imagine, play, and learn all day long, located on the shores of Lake Merritt in Oakland, California. https://fairyland.org/
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Sprookjesland voor kinderen
699 Bellevue Ave
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Children's Fairyland is a magical mid-century park where young children can create, imagine, play, and learn all day long, located on the shores of Lake Merritt in Oakland, California. https://fairyland.org/
Just a 12 minute drive from the studio, you won’t believe you are within the borders of a city. https://www.ebparks.org/parks/reinhardt-redwood
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Redwood Regionaal Park
7867 Redwood Road
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Just a 12 minute drive from the studio, you won’t believe you are within the borders of a city. https://www.ebparks.org/parks/reinhardt-redwood
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Oakland Zoo
9777 Golf Links Rd
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Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak St
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Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand Ave
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Paramount Theatre
2025 Broadway
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Lake Merritt is home to the United States' oldest designated wildlife refuge dating from 1870. Often referred to as Oakland’s “jewel”, it is a 20 minute walk from the studio. It’s circumference is 3.4 miles and is surrounded by a multi-use path popular with walkers, joggers and bicyclists.
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Lake Merritt Amphitheater
Lake Merritt Boulevard
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Lake Merritt is home to the United States' oldest designated wildlife refuge dating from 1870. Often referred to as Oakland’s “jewel”, it is a 20 minute walk from the studio. It’s circumference is 3.4 miles and is surrounded by a multi-use path popular with walkers, joggers and bicyclists.