Guidebook for Oakland
Arts & Culture
Fox Theatre
1807 Telegraph AveGreat venue for concerts if you are into music.
Paramount Theatre
2025 BroadwayAnother great place to see a concert or an old movie.
This isn't your typical movie theatre. You can order drinks and food while watching a movie.
www.thenewparkwaytheatre.com
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The New Parkway Theater
474 24th StThis isn't your typical movie theatre. You can order drinks and food while watching a movie.
www.thenewparkwaytheatre.com
Drinks & Nightlife
Plum Cocktail Bar
2216 BroadwayGreat food and cocktails across the street.
Come here for a burger or beers on tap. Just a hop skip and jump away.
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Luka's Taproom & Lounge
2221 BroadwayCome here for a burger or beers on tap. Just a hop skip and jump away.
Mua Oakland
2442a Webster StAwesome restaurant with amazing architecture
Lost & Found Beer Garden
2040 Telegraph AvenueAwesome beer garden with a nice outdoor space
Food Scene
Ike's Sandwiches
2204 BroadwayBest sandwiches in the bay area
Farley's East
33 Grand AveYummy almond milk lattes.
Rumor has it that the owner was Michael Jacksons personal chef. The pastries are a-m-a-z-i-n-g
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Sweet Bar Bakery
2355 BroadwayRumor has it that the owner was Michael Jacksons personal chef. The pastries are a-m-a-z-i-n-g
Torpedo Sushi
25 Grand AveYum!
Ozumo
2251 BroadwayFancy sushi and fun drinks
Starbucks
720 Atlantic AveSteps away
Umami Burger Oakland
2100 Franklin StBest truffle burger and fries every. Enough said.
Enssaro Ethiopian Restaurant
357-A Grand Ave4.5 star on Yelp - best Ethiopian food around
Flora
1900 Telegraph AveBest hamburger in Oakland (except the truffle burger at Umami)
Sightseeing
Lake Merritt Amphitheater
Lake Merritt BoulevardLots of fun to walk around
Awesome for restaurants, Sunday morning farmer's market and checking out the sailboats
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Jack London Square
472 Water StAwesome for restaurants, Sunday morning farmer's market and checking out the sailboats
Everything Else
Barefoot Movement
1919 Market St4.5 star yoga place on Yelp
Soja
3015 San Pablo Ave5 star yoga place on Yelp, right across the street
Best and quickest way to get to San Francisco without traffic. Only 3 stops to get to Embarcadero station.
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19th St / Oakland station
1900 BroadwayBest and quickest way to get to San Francisco without traffic. Only 3 stops to get to Embarcadero station.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
230 Bay PlGrab some organic groceries only a few blocks away.