North Oakland / South Berkeley
Food scene
Walking distance bakery with amazing pastries and coffee (don't miss their ricotta galette or corn cherry scone!)
115 locals recommend
Sweet Adeline Bakeshop
3350 Adeline StWalking distance bakery with amazing pastries and coffee (don't miss their ricotta galette or corn cherry scone!)
Order from our local "Tamale Window" - the best priced Tamales in the Bay made by very good people
Tamaleria Azteca
5751 Market StOrder from our local "Tamale Window" - the best priced Tamales in the Bay made by very good people
Sideshow Kitchen
942 Stanford AveWalking distance outdoor seating for beer, burgers and fries!
I'm a regular here - their dishes are unique and made with love! Comfort food with flavor galore, don't skip the cornbread.
58 locals recommend
Easy Creole
1761 Alcatraz AveI'm a regular here - their dishes are unique and made with love! Comfort food with flavor galore, don't skip the cornbread.
Farmer's market every Tuesday with food trucks too!!! Just a few blocks away. The bread stand is too good.
43 locals recommend
South Berkeley (Tuesday) Farmers' Market
63rd StreetFarmer's market every Tuesday with food trucks too!!! Just a few blocks away. The bread stand is too good.
There's a line at times, so plan to people watch. Best fried chicken sandwiches and slices of pie in Temescal!
196 locals recommend
Bakesale Betty
5098 Telegraph AveThere's a line at times, so plan to people watch. Best fried chicken sandwiches and slices of pie in Temescal!
Historic black-owned neighborhood diner with amazing down-to-earth pie - learn a bit about Oakland's past by sitting at the bar. Free wifi!
52 locals recommend
Lois the Pie Queen
851 60th StHistoric black-owned neighborhood diner with amazing down-to-earth pie - learn a bit about Oakland's past by sitting at the bar. Free wifi!
The first time I visited this amazing grocery I took a picture of the mushroom aisle. Even if you don't plan to shop, it's worth a walkthrough if you love food.
419 locals recommend
Berkeley Bowl
2020 Oregon StThe first time I visited this amazing grocery I took a picture of the mushroom aisle. Even if you don't plan to shop, it's worth a walkthrough if you love food.
Wolfhound Bar
5516 San Pablo AveNick's Pizza and Bakery Made in Oakland
6400 Shattuck Avepizza by the slice
tap room - and you can bring food from Easy Creole next door for a full meal...
50 locals recommend
Hoi Polloi Brewing Taproom and Beat Lounge
1763 Alcatraz Avetap room - and you can bring food from Easy Creole next door for a full meal...
Rasa Caffe
411 Martin Luther King Jr WaySuch good coffee - tiny shop with a few cozy places to sit
Gourmet food market with groceries and prepared foods that make your mouth water
51 locals recommend
Market Hall Produce
5655 College AveGourmet food market with groceries and prepared foods that make your mouth water
Delicious! But often there's a wait so go when you have time to stroll or people watch before being seated.
112 locals recommend
Ramen Shop
5812 College AveDelicious! But often there's a wait so go when you have time to stroll or people watch before being seated.
Lemat Ethiopian Restaurant
3212 Adeline StEthiopian with spacious indoor dining or easy take out
Giin Thai Canteen
3278 Adeline StMy personal favorite restaurant - try the tea leaf salad if you haven't had one!
146 locals recommend
Burma Superstar
4721 Telegraph AveMy personal favorite restaurant - try the tea leaf salad if you haven't had one!
Sightseeing
Claremont Canyon Regional Preserve
A hike with a stunning view across the Bay!
So much to see in this stunning park - walk along Inspiration Point or bring a picnic to watch the sunset over the Bay.
495 locals recommend
Tilden Regional Park
2501 Grizzly Peak BlvdSo much to see in this stunning park - walk along Inspiration Point or bring a picnic to watch the sunset over the Bay.
Rotating exhibits plus a number of permanent exhibits all about California (history, nature, art etc).
547 locals recommend
Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak StRotating exhibits plus a number of permanent exhibits all about California (history, nature, art etc).
The gondola to the top of the hills - with views of SF, grizzly bears, mountain lion and buffalo is pretty spectacular.
163 locals recommend
Oakland Zoo
9777 Golf Links RdThe gondola to the top of the hills - with views of SF, grizzly bears, mountain lion and buffalo is pretty spectacular.
Neighborhoods
A vibrant neighborhood to visit - right next to downtown Oakland which you shouldn't miss!
551 locals recommend
Chinatown
A vibrant neighborhood to visit - right next to downtown Oakland which you shouldn't miss!
Shops and bites and adorable quiet side streets with sweet homes and gardens... Lots of delicious restaurants here.
97 locals recommend
Rockridge
Shops and bites and adorable quiet side streets with sweet homes and gardens... Lots of delicious restaurants here.
Funky neighborhood - don't miss Temescal Alley and the ice cream shop there.
89 locals recommend
Temescal
Funky neighborhood - don't miss Temescal Alley and the ice cream shop there.
Don't miss Lake Merritt! Walk around the whole lake - or stroll a part of it. It's 3.2 miles around. And Grand and Lakeshore Avenues have great bites and bookshops.
22 locals recommend
Grand Lake
Don't miss Lake Merritt! Walk around the whole lake - or stroll a part of it. It's 3.2 miles around. And Grand and Lakeshore Avenues have great bites and bookshops.