Guidebook for Oakland
Essentials
Excellent selection, local and privately owned.
www.farmerjoesmarket.com/
230 locals raden deze aan
Farmer Joe's Marketplace
3501 MacArthur BlvdExcellent selection, local and privately owned.
www.farmerjoesmarket.com/
Arts & Culture
Home of the NBA champs, Golden State Warriors and the Oakland Raiders is a short 10 minute drive from Club Vale.
www.oraclearena.com/
6 locals raden deze aan
Coliseum Way
Joe Morgan WayHome of the NBA champs, Golden State Warriors and the Oakland Raiders is a short 10 minute drive from Club Vale.
www.oraclearena.com/
The first of its kind. The concept and site inspired Walt Disney. Must be accompanied by a child. 15 minute drive.
fairyland.org/
140 locals raden deze aan
Sprookjesland voor kinderen
699 Bellevue AveThe first of its kind. The concept and site inspired Walt Disney. Must be accompanied by a child. 15 minute drive.
fairyland.org/
One of two registered historical art deco theater buildings. See link for schedule of events and old movies.
15 minute drive.
www.paramounttheatre.com/
120 locals raden deze aan
Paramount Theatre
2025 BroadwayOne of two registered historical art deco theater buildings. See link for schedule of events and old movies.
15 minute drive.
www.paramounttheatre.com/
The other historical registered theater/event venue. 15 minute drive.
www.thefoxoakland.com
264 locals raden deze aan
Fox Theater
1807 Telegraph AveThe other historical registered theater/event venue. 15 minute drive.
www.thefoxoakland.com
The country's largest telescope open to the public. 10 minute drive.
www.chabotspace.org
122 locals raden deze aan
Chabot Space & Science Center
10000 Skyline BlvdThe country's largest telescope open to the public. 10 minute drive.
www.chabotspace.org
Art deco theater offers first run movies for $5 on Tuesday nights. See link for shows https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=grand%20lake%20theater
382 locals raden deze aan
Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand AveArt deco theater offers first run movies for $5 on Tuesday nights. See link for shows https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=grand%20lake%20theater
Everything Else
Holy Names University
3500 Mountain BlvdPrivate University, https://www.hnu.edu/
One of the great private women's college. Established 160 years ago. 5 minute drive.
www.mills.edu/
36 locals raden deze aan
Mills College
5000 MacArthur BlvdOne of the great private women's college. Established 160 years ago. 5 minute drive.
www.mills.edu/
Nearest hospital to Club Vale. Less than 5 minutes.
www.highlandahs.org
11 locals raden deze aan
Highland Hospital
1411 E 31st StNearest hospital to Club Vale. Less than 5 minutes.
www.highlandahs.org
Another hospital nearby.
www.altabatessummit.org/
11 locals raden deze aan
Sutter Alta Bates Summit Medical Center: Summit Campss
350 Hawthorne AveAnother hospital nearby.
www.altabatessummit.org/
Less than 5 minutes is a fitness gym.
http://www.planetfitness.com/offers/1026
14 locals raden deze aan
Planet Fitness
4055 MacArthur BlvdLess than 5 minutes is a fitness gym.
http://www.planetfitness.com/offers/1026
Bakery. Pastries, fresh fruit torts bakes on premises. Peet's is next door, great combination. http://www.lafarine.com/contact-us/
70 locals raden deze aan
La Farine
3411 Fruitvale AveBakery. Pastries, fresh fruit torts bakes on premises. Peet's is next door, great combination. http://www.lafarine.com/contact-us/
Food Scene
Excellent location for leisurely stroll. Restaurants, bars, great bowling
alley, and enjoy a waterfront experience. Lastly the place to pick up the ferry to San Francisco.
www.jacklondonsquare.com/
213 locals raden deze aan
Jack London Square
472 Water StExcellent location for leisurely stroll. Restaurants, bars, great bowling
alley, and enjoy a waterfront experience. Lastly the place to pick up the ferry to San Francisco.
www.jacklondonsquare.com/
One of the best Thai restaurants. Recommending the Telegraph St. location. Expect a wait of 30+.
http://www.burmasuperstar.com/4721-telegraph-ave-oakland/
458 locals raden deze aan
Burma Superstar
309 Clement StOne of the best Thai restaurants. Recommending the Telegraph St. location. Expect a wait of 30+.
http://www.burmasuperstar.com/4721-telegraph-ave-oakland/
Real close to Club Vale. Less than 5 minutes. Ya gotta love Cambodia cuisine with its unique compliment of spices.
http://www.phnompenhhouse.com/
51 locals raden deze aan
Phnom Penh
3912 MacArthur BoulevardReal close to Club Vale. Less than 5 minutes. Ya gotta love Cambodia cuisine with its unique compliment of spices.
http://www.phnompenhhouse.com/
Excellent food with equally great mixed drinks. I love the mussels with chorizo. http://sidebar-oaktown.com/
58 locals raden deze aan
Sidebar
542 Grand AveExcellent food with equally great mixed drinks. I love the mussels with chorizo. http://sidebar-oaktown.com/
Great Cuba classic food, empenadas and lechon sliders in particular http://canaoakland.com/
54 locals raden deze aan
CAÑA Cuban Parlor & Cafe
530 Lake Park AveGreat Cuba classic food, empenadas and lechon sliders in particular http://canaoakland.com/
Known for its graham cracker French toast. Located in Old Town Oakland one block off Broadway. cockadoodle-cafe.com
10 locals raden deze aan
Cock-A-Doodle Cafe
719 Washington StKnown for its graham cracker French toast. Located in Old Town Oakland one block off Broadway. cockadoodle-cafe.com
Spanish tapas, a little pricey. Lots of restaurants within a 2 block area. encuentrooakland.com/
15 locals raden deze aan
Encuentro
550 2nd StSpanish tapas, a little pricey. Lots of restaurants within a 2 block area. encuentrooakland.com/
Mex seafood at its best. No website.
3625 International Blvd
Oakland, CA 94601
East Oakland, Fruitvale
Mariscos La Costa
3625 International BlvdMex seafood at its best. No website.
3625 International Blvd
Oakland, CA 94601
East Oakland, Fruitvale
Cosecha
907 Washington StIn Old Oakland small Mexican restaurant. cosechacafe.com
Classic taqueria special. No website.
4032 Foothill Blvd
Oakland, CA 94601
at Rosedale Ave
Oakland
6 locals raden deze aan
El Taco Zamorano
4032 Foothill BoulevardClassic taqueria special. No website.
4032 Foothill Blvd
Oakland, CA 94601
at Rosedale Ave
Oakland
Locally owned, park in CVS parking lot, walk a short block. www.hive-cafe.com/
51 locals raden deze aan
Hive
2139 MacArthur BlvdLocally owned, park in CVS parking lot, walk a short block. www.hive-cafe.com/
Walk to this cafe. Another locally owned establishment. www.worldgroundcafe.com/
50 locals raden deze aan
World Ground Cafe
3726 MacArthur BlvdWalk to this cafe. Another locally owned establishment. www.worldgroundcafe.com/
I think the best Macchiato in Oakland. They have a huge magazine rack where customers are welcomed to browse, also for sale. http://www.farleyscoffee.com/farleys-east/
55 locals raden deze aan
Farley's East
33 Grand AveI think the best Macchiato in Oakland. They have a huge magazine rack where customers are welcomed to browse, also for sale. http://www.farleyscoffee.com/farleys-east/
Caffè Chiave
2500 San Pablo AveAuthentic espresso drinks, breakfast, pastries and sandwiches.
The most interesting fusion of Asian and American dishes make into noodles. My favorite is the pan seared Spicy Duck over noodles. Check out their menu. http://www.noodletheory.com/
27 locals raden deze aan
Noodle Theory | Rockridge
6099 Claremont AveThe most interesting fusion of Asian and American dishes make into noodles. My favorite is the pan seared Spicy Duck over noodles. Check out their menu. http://www.noodletheory.com/
Spasso: Arts and Community Cafe
6021 College AveNeighborhood coffee shop.
Great oysters and seafood in general in Oakland's Old Town. districtoak.com
24 locals raden deze aan
District Oakland
827 Washington StGreat oysters and seafood in general in Oakland's Old Town. districtoak.com
Try this: $1 Oysters every Sundays and Wednesdays | $10 off bottles every Thursday | Saturday Happy Hour 1:30 - 5:00pm. marc49.com
21 locals raden deze aan
Marc 49
4915 Telegraph AveTry this: $1 Oysters every Sundays and Wednesdays | $10 off bottles every Thursday | Saturday Happy Hour 1:30 - 5:00pm. marc49.com
Sightseeing
Located in Jack London Square. Park in front of the Theater. To get FREE parking, validate your parking ticket while on the ferry. 10 minute drive.
sanfranciscobayferry.com/node/204
73 locals raden deze aan
San Francisco Bay Ferry station
10 Clay StLocated in Jack London Square. Park in front of the Theater. To get FREE parking, validate your parking ticket while on the ferry. 10 minute drive.
sanfranciscobayferry.com/node/204
One of the best get-a-way parks. Walk among large redwoods and yet be less than the 10 minutes away.
http://www2.oaklandnet.com/Government/o/opr/s/Parks/JoaquinMiller/
214 locals raden deze aan
Joaquin Miller Park
3300 Joaquin Miller RdOne of the best get-a-way parks. Walk among large redwoods and yet be less than the 10 minutes away.
http://www2.oaklandnet.com/Government/o/opr/s/Parks/JoaquinMiller/
Drinks & Nightlife
Oakland's newest brewery and restaurant. 15 minute drive.
drinkdrakes.com/visit/dealership/
165 locals raden deze aan
Drake's Dealership
2325 BroadwayOakland's newest brewery and restaurant. 15 minute drive.
drinkdrakes.com/visit/dealership/
Kona Club
4401 Piedmont AveFun place, fantastic drinks. http://konaclub.net/
A HUGE selection of tap beer from all around the world. Also several other breweries walking distance. thetrappist.com
86 locals raden deze aan
The Trappist
460 8th StA HUGE selection of tap beer from all around the world. Also several other breweries walking distance. thetrappist.com
Quaint place with outside covered seating. http://beer-revolution.com/
42 locals raden deze aan
Beer Revolution: pick-up & curbside ❤️
464 3rd StQuaint place with outside covered seating. http://beer-revolution.com/
Fun place, indoor bocce ball courts, popular laid back bar, food also served. http://makewesting.com/
79 locals raden deze aan
Make Westing
1741 Telegraph AveFun place, indoor bocce ball courts, popular laid back bar, food also served. http://makewesting.com/
The GO Sports Bar
736 Washington StreetIn Old Oakland. urbanspoon.com