Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
Philz Coffee
3101 24th Stthe BEST pour over coffee in a super friendly environment.
Bourbon & Beef
5634 College AvenueThis is a secret gem...like a neighborhood bar but with absolutely fantastic food.
Leave Oakland and drive up the coast to one of the most gorgeous parts of the country. Stop at Nick's Cove for a cocktail and insanely fresh Tomales Bay oysters. Make sure to check out their adorable dock and boat house.
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Nick's Cove
23240 CA-1Leave Oakland and drive up the coast to one of the most gorgeous parts of the country. Stop at Nick's Cove for a cocktail and insanely fresh Tomales Bay oysters. Make sure to check out their adorable dock and boat house.
micro batch icecream... not a huge selection in a hyper modern setting. DELICIOUS
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Smitten Ice Cream
432 Octavia Stmicro batch icecream... not a huge selection in a hyper modern setting. DELICIOUS
Swan Oyster Depot
1517 Polk StIconic. And awesome.
Classic Ice Cream Parlor. Well worth the wait but maybe try not to go on a Sunday evening.
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Fentons Creamery
4226 Piedmont AveClassic Ice Cream Parlor. Well worth the wait but maybe try not to go on a Sunday evening.
Parks & Nature
Muir Beach
it feels like a secret tucked away beach, fire pits available
San Francisco's Iconic Beach...the place where Burning Man got its start... go for a walk during the day or bonfire at night.
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Baker Beach
San Francisco's Iconic Beach...the place where Burning Man got its start... go for a walk during the day or bonfire at night.
Just 5 minutes up the hill and you're in a different world. That's what makes Oakland so unique and our neighborhood so special. If you make the trip you'll find archery ranges, hiking trails, picnic tables and trees trees trees.
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Joaquin Miller Park
3300 Joaquin Miller RdJust 5 minutes up the hill and you're in a different world. That's what makes Oakland so unique and our neighborhood so special. If you make the trip you'll find archery ranges, hiking trails, picnic tables and trees trees trees.
Entertainment & Activities
Soak, Soak, Soak. Also hot, hot, hot hot. If you're comfortable with coed bath houses you shouldn't miss this place.
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Archimedes Banya
748 Innes AveSoak, Soak, Soak. Also hot, hot, hot hot. If you're comfortable with coed bath houses you shouldn't miss this place.
Iconic movie theatre in a wonderful, walkable neighborhood. $6 movies on Tuesdays and a number of cheap eating options make this a great date night
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Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand AveIconic movie theatre in a wonderful, walkable neighborhood. $6 movies on Tuesdays and a number of cheap eating options make this a great date night
Big, HEATED swimming pool and hot tub for $7 a swim. 5-10 minutes from our place.
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Mills College
5000 MacArthur BlvdBig, HEATED swimming pool and hot tub for $7 a swim. 5-10 minutes from our place.
Sightseeing
Wonderful food shops, several great restaurants, ferries away, and an awesome view of the bay. The Ferry Building is not to be missed and if you really want to treat yourself make sure to get to the Saturday farmer's market. Its the best and most beautiful in the Bay Area
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Embarcadero
Wonderful food shops, several great restaurants, ferries away, and an awesome view of the bay. The Ferry Building is not to be missed and if you really want to treat yourself make sure to get to the Saturday farmer's market. Its the best and most beautiful in the Bay Area
The view is every changing and always stunning. Drive across, walk across or hang out on the beach on the SF side.
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Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate BridgeThe view is every changing and always stunning. Drive across, walk across or hang out on the beach on the SF side.
Getting Around
If you're coming if by public transportation then this is your stop! Taxis are readily available at the back of the station and its a quick ride to our place. Its very easy to get to our place from the airport!
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Fruitvale Station
Fruitvale AvenueIf you're coming if by public transportation then this is your stop! Taxis are readily available at the back of the station and its a quick ride to our place. Its very easy to get to our place from the airport!
Essentials
slightly more varied than a convenience store... not the greatest produce but a good selection of basics and only a 10 minute walk from us
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Farmer Joe's Marketplace
3501 MacArthur Blvdslightly more varied than a convenience store... not the greatest produce but a good selection of basics and only a 10 minute walk from us
Really great Oakland farmer's market. Open Saturday's. Not as stunning as the Ferry Building market but very very very good and only a 10 minute drive from the house
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Grand Lake Farmers Market
746 Grand AveReally great Oakland farmer's market. Open Saturday's. Not as stunning as the Ferry Building market but very very very good and only a 10 minute drive from the house