Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
Geta Japanese Restaurant
165 41st Stfresh sushi
House of Curries
2984 College Avenuetikka masala is one of the best here
Tasty orange chicken, broccoli beef, salt 'n pepper fish, and pork fried rice
7 locals recommend
Holly's Mandarin Fine Chinese Cuisine
4080 Piedmont AveTasty orange chicken, broccoli beef, salt 'n pepper fish, and pork fried rice
Zachary's Chicago Pizza
5801 College AveStuffed spinach & mushroom pizza...mmmmm!
Ike's Sandwiches
2204 Broadwaysandwiches are off the hook
East Ocean Seafood Restaurant
1713 Webster StThe bomb dim sum spot... nom, nom, nom!
L & L Hawaiian Barbecue
3580 Homestead Rdyummy Hawaiian BBQ!
La Farine Bakery
4094 Piedmont Avethe fruit tart is delectable
Gaylord's Caffe Espresso
4150 Piedmont Avefavorite chill spot and coffee is rich
the best ice cream flavors: coffee cookie dream, mint cookie, peppermint with chocolate syrup
129 locals recommend
Fentons Creamery
4226 Piedmont Avethe best ice cream flavors: coffee cookie dream, mint cookie, peppermint with chocolate syrup
Arts & Culture
Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak StParks & Nature
Redwood Regional Park
7867 Redwood Roadwonderful nature hikes
Tilden Park Merry Go Round
Lake Anza Roadthere is also a steam train & petting zoo
Drinks & Nightlife
Fox Theater
1807 Telegraph AveFox's Den Bar; Music Venue
Drake's Brewing Company
1933 Davis Stawesome ambiance, cool barkeeps
Mua Oakland
2442a Webster StGreat cocktails and awesome DJ.
Shopping
IKEA
4400 Shellmound Stpractical furnishings & cafeteria
Outdoor shops, restaurants, bookstore, and AMC movie theater
126 locals recommend
Bay Street Emeryville
5616 Bay StOutdoor shops, restaurants, bookstore, and AMC movie theater
Everything Else
Montclair Farmers' Market
On every Sunday, 7am - 2pm