Guidebook for Oakland
Everything Else
Redwood Regional Park
7867 Redwood Roadredwood trees, hiking
Sightseeing
marina, boardwalk, ferry to SF, good bars, restaurants, Jack London house and statue, it is a very nice place
127 locals recommend
Jack London Square station
245 2nd Stmarina, boardwalk, ferry to SF, good bars, restaurants, Jack London house and statue, it is a very nice place
Getting Around
Coliseum station
7200 San Leandro Stthe closest BART station
Essentials
the best market place for fresh fruits and veggies, great variety and prices, a heaven for vegetarians!
419 locals recommend
Berkeley Bowl
2020 Oregon Stthe best market place for fresh fruits and veggies, great variety and prices, a heaven for vegetarians!
Entertainment & Activities
Oakland Zoo
9777 Golf Links Rdzoo, very close to the house
space observatory, imax movies, hiking trails around
31 locals recommend
Chabot Space And Science Center station
space observatory, imax movies, hiking trails around
local distillery, great absinth. make appointment for tour and tasting
65 locals recommend
St. George Spirits
2601 Monarch Stlocal distillery, great absinth. make appointment for tour and tasting
Takara Sake USA
708 Addison Stlocal sake brewery, make appointment for tour and tasting
Food Scene
Lotus Leaf Restaurant
277 Parrott Stvery good Vietnamese cuisine somewhat close to the house
Sushi House
2375 Shore Line Drgreat variety of sushi, very good, usually a line to be seated
Herbivore the Earthly Grill
2451 Shattuck Avebest vegan restaurant ever
Philz Coffee
3101 24th Stvery good coffee
HL's Cafe
1952 Mountain BlvdDrinks & Nightlife
Monaghan's Oakland
2820 Mountain Blvdsport bar
Jupiter
2181 Shattuck Avegreat beer selection
The Trappist
460 8th Stbeers