Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
Known for its wood-fire pizzas and dinner menu, this local favorite is also open for less known "cafe hours" from 7am-1pm. I recommend the savory porridge and "the works". Beautiful baked goodies as well.
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Sister
3308 Grand AveKnown for its wood-fire pizzas and dinner menu, this local favorite is also open for less known "cafe hours" from 7am-1pm. I recommend the savory porridge and "the works". Beautiful baked goodies as well.
Cool outdoor space that's kid & dog friendly and decorated with string lights, heat lamps and a few fire pits, Drake's is the perfect place for a date-night, casual beer or end of the workweek hang-out. With a menu of excellent beers and everything from pizzas to ribs, it's a great place to kick back and relax.
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Drake's Dealership
2325 BroadwayCool outdoor space that's kid & dog friendly and decorated with string lights, heat lamps and a few fire pits, Drake's is the perfect place for a date-night, casual beer or end of the workweek hang-out. With a menu of excellent beers and everything from pizzas to ribs, it's a great place to kick back and relax.
Wat Mongkolratanaram, or as people call it "Berkeley Thai Temple," is a local house of worship situated in the more quiet part of South Berkeley. This place is famous for its Sunday lunch, in which buddhists at the temple prepare and serve lunch to residents. It is a really unique eating experience. On Sundays food stalls pop up at the back of the temple and after feasting you can feel good knowing proceeds go to support the temple & community.
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Wat Mongkolratanaram
1911 Russell StWat Mongkolratanaram, or as people call it "Berkeley Thai Temple," is a local house of worship situated in the more quiet part of South Berkeley. This place is famous for its Sunday lunch, in which buddhists at the temple prepare and serve lunch to residents. It is a really unique eating experience. On Sundays food stalls pop up at the back of the temple and after feasting you can feel good knowing proceeds go to support the temple & community.
Entertainment & Activities
One of favorite things to do in Oakland is to walk around beautiful Lake Merritt which is a mile from the house (via Marcon Rose Garden — another gem). Once there you can also rent a boat from the Oakland Parks and Rec Boat House (sailing, canoes, kayaks, paddle boats) and then dine al fresco at one of the many lakeside cafes & restaurants.
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梅瑞特湖露天劇場
Lake Merritt BoulevardOne of favorite things to do in Oakland is to walk around beautiful Lake Merritt which is a mile from the house (via Marcon Rose Garden — another gem). Once there you can also rent a boat from the Oakland Parks and Rec Boat House (sailing, canoes, kayaks, paddle boats) and then dine al fresco at one of the many lakeside cafes & restaurants.
This historic theater has been designated as one of the top ten vintage theaters in the nation. It has all the markings of a bygone era where attention to detail was made. It is also one of the most inexpensive place to watch a movie if you come during the day or on Tuesdays.
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Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand AveThis historic theater has been designated as one of the top ten vintage theaters in the nation. It has all the markings of a bygone era where attention to detail was made. It is also one of the most inexpensive place to watch a movie if you come during the day or on Tuesdays.
Drinks & Nightlife
After selecting a near perfect craft cocktail or one of the brews on tap, find a spot under the fairy lights on the back patio and look up at the huge Redwood tree. You'll be glad you came.
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The Double Standard
2424 Telegraph AveAfter selecting a near perfect craft cocktail or one of the brews on tap, find a spot under the fairy lights on the back patio and look up at the huge Redwood tree. You'll be glad you came.
Cato's is a no-nonsense pub style tavern. On weekends and early evenings, you'll find families catching a game, sipping one of the rotating guest beers and dining on the daily special.
There is no wait service here, so you order food at the counter, and drinks at the bar. As this was built out of a old home, there are some interesting seats, like alcoves and a converted patio.
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Cato's Ale House
3891 Piedmont AveCato's is a no-nonsense pub style tavern. On weekends and early evenings, you'll find families catching a game, sipping one of the rotating guest beers and dining on the daily special.
There is no wait service here, so you order food at the counter, and drinks at the bar. As this was built out of a old home, there are some interesting seats, like alcoves and a converted patio.
Shopping
A row of former horse stables just off Oakland’s 49th street, this alley has become a home for Bay Area
artisans and designers. Don't miss Crimson Horticultural Rarities, Homestead Apothecary, and Curbside Creamery for a sweet treat.
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Alley 49
Alley 49A row of former horse stables just off Oakland’s 49th street, this alley has become a home for Bay Area
artisans and designers. Don't miss Crimson Horticultural Rarities, Homestead Apothecary, and Curbside Creamery for a sweet treat.
Getting Around
麥克阿瑟站
555 40th St19th Street Station
339 19th StEssentials
CVS
2655 Telegraph AvePiedmont Grocery Co
4038 Piedmont AveThe UPS Store
360 Grand AveParks & Nature
Established over 125 years ago, this botanical garden is as special as it is historic. Spanning 34 ares, there are unique plants from across the globe. Within the span of an hour or two, you can explore a Chinese medicinal herb garden, a garden of old roses, redwood grove and a carnivorous plant greenhouse. There are stunning views of the bay, too.
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加州大學植物園
200 Centennial DrEstablished over 125 years ago, this botanical garden is as special as it is historic. Spanning 34 ares, there are unique plants from across the globe. Within the span of an hour or two, you can explore a Chinese medicinal herb garden, a garden of old roses, redwood grove and a carnivorous plant greenhouse. There are stunning views of the bay, too.