Detroit Ave Guidebook
Food and Shopping scene
Great Farmer's Market every Saturday. Great spot to check out is Oaktown Spice Shop. Walk or rent bikes by the hour and hit the trails around the lake. Fabulous restaurants on both Lakeshore and Grand Avenues. Family favorite activity is visiting Fairy Land. Or, enjoy the organ player before a movie at the historic Grand Lake Theatre.
Favorite Spots in this area:
Almond & Oak
Sister Restaurant
Cana
Shakewell
Arizmendi
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Lake Merritt Amphitheater
Lake Merritt BoulevardGreat Farmer's Market every Saturday. Great spot to check out is Oaktown Spice Shop. Walk or rent bikes by the hour and hit the trails around the lake. Fabulous restaurants on both Lakeshore and Grand Avenues. Family favorite activity is visiting Fairy Land. Or, enjoy the organ player before a movie at the historic Grand Lake Theatre.
Favorite Spots in this area:
Almond & Oak
Sister Restaurant
Cana
Shakewell
Arizmendi
Specialty and prepared foods. College Avenue is a great shopping area worth exploring. Accessible by Rockridge BART Station.
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Rockridge Market Hall
5655 College AveSpecialty and prepared foods. College Avenue is a great shopping area worth exploring. Accessible by Rockridge BART Station.
Shopping, shopping, shopping. A unique place to visit, especially with young kids, is the Vivarian.
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Fourth Street
Fourth StreetShopping, shopping, shopping. A unique place to visit, especially with young kids, is the Vivarian.
Neighborhoods
Elmwood
Another local favorite to shop and eat.
This district is a short walk from the house. Everything from shopping and BBQ to family friendly beer/cider houses. Farmer Joes in a great organic market.
Favorite spots in this neighborhood:
Everett & Jones
Sequoia Diner
Café of the Bay
Degrees Plato (beer & cider)
Donut Savant
Vien Tian Cafe
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Laurel
This district is a short walk from the house. Everything from shopping and BBQ to family friendly beer/cider houses. Farmer Joes in a great organic market.
Favorite spots in this neighborhood:
Everett & Jones
Sequoia Diner
Café of the Bay
Degrees Plato (beer & cider)
Donut Savant
Vien Tian Cafe
An absolute must visit is Fenton's Ice Creamery. Cameo in Pixar's "Up" movie.
Favorite spots in this neighborhood:
Geta Sushi
Baja Taqueria
Maple Street Denim
Philippa Roberts Jewelry
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Piedmont Avenue
An absolute must visit is Fenton's Ice Creamery. Cameo in Pixar's "Up" movie.
Favorite spots in this neighborhood:
Geta Sushi
Baja Taqueria
Maple Street Denim
Philippa Roberts Jewelry
If hipsters and artisanal ice-cream is your thing, Temescal Neighborhood is the spot for you. I love stopping by Preserved Goods, Umani Mart for amazing Sake selection, and Oakland Yards for wine. By far one of the best food scenes.
Favorite spots in this neighborhood:
La Calaca Loca
Bakesale Betty
Burma Super Star
Cholita Linda
Aunt Mary's Cafe
Local Butcher Shop
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Temescal
If hipsters and artisanal ice-cream is your thing, Temescal Neighborhood is the spot for you. I love stopping by Preserved Goods, Umani Mart for amazing Sake selection, and Oakland Yards for wine. By far one of the best food scenes.
Favorite spots in this neighborhood:
La Calaca Loca
Bakesale Betty
Burma Super Star
Cholita Linda
Aunt Mary's Cafe
Local Butcher Shop
Near the Fruitvale BART Station:
Red Bay Coffee Roastery
Ale Industries
Powdered Face
Reem's California
El Huarache Azteca
International Boulevard
International BoulevardNear the Fruitvale BART Station:
Red Bay Coffee Roastery
Ale Industries
Powdered Face
Reem's California
El Huarache Azteca
Sightseeing
Hike, bike, swim or enjoy the stars at Chabot Space and Science Center. So many wonderful places to explore.
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Joaquin Miller Park
3300 Joaquin Miller RdHike, bike, swim or enjoy the stars at Chabot Space and Science Center. So many wonderful places to explore.
Great spot to exercise all while enjoying incredible views of the East Bay and San Francisco. Treasure Island has a prenominal weekend flea market and winery with a fantastic view of the bay.
Bay Bridge Trail
Bay Bridge TrailGreat spot to exercise all while enjoying incredible views of the East Bay and San Francisco. Treasure Island has a prenominal weekend flea market and winery with a fantastic view of the bay.
Berkeley Marina
Walking trails and views.
Highly recommend the ferry ride from Jack London Marina to Ferry Building in San Francisco. Both locations offer amazing Farmer's Markets and dining scene. Enjoy bowling at Plank or just hanging out. Great location to eat outdoors, near water with great views of the Bay.
Jack London Square Marina
38 Webster StHighly recommend the ferry ride from Jack London Marina to Ferry Building in San Francisco. Both locations offer amazing Farmer's Markets and dining scene. Enjoy bowling at Plank or just hanging out. Great location to eat outdoors, near water with great views of the Bay.
Stinson Beach
Close to Muir Woods.
Must stop by Live Water Surf Shop.
A rite of passage for Bay Area kids is a visit to Fairyland.
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Children'S Fairyland
699 Bellevue AveA rite of passage for Bay Area kids is a visit to Fairyland.
Muir Woods National Monument
A great day trip for families to ride bikes and enjoy a ferry ride of spectacular Bay Area views.
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Angel Island Café
Main StreetA great day trip for families to ride bikes and enjoy a ferry ride of spectacular Bay Area views.
Night Life
First Fridays of every month is a street fair on Telegraph Avenue between W. Grand and 27th. All of the art galleries stay open, amazing food trucks, street vendors, and music. If going with a family, go early!
Best night life in Oakland for dancing and bars is near the Fox Theatre.
During the summertime, downtown host both Pride Parade and Black Joy Parade.
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Downtown Oakland
First Fridays of every month is a street fair on Telegraph Avenue between W. Grand and 27th. All of the art galleries stay open, amazing food trucks, street vendors, and music. If going with a family, go early!
Best night life in Oakland for dancing and bars is near the Fox Theatre.
During the summertime, downtown host both Pride Parade and Black Joy Parade.
City/town information
Sausalito
Half Moon Bay
Santa Cruz
Avoid the tourist spots and grab some food at Inverness Park Market.
Favorite Spots:
Cowgirl Creamery Cheese Shop & Cantina
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Point Reyes Station
Avoid the tourist spots and grab some food at Inverness Park Market.
Favorite Spots:
Cowgirl Creamery Cheese Shop & Cantina
Tipps für Reisende
Bräuche und Kultur
Legalized Marijuana
Marijuana is legal in California and there are numerous dispensaries and delivery services available. If you plan on attending any one of the fabulous street fairs in the Bay Area, go prepared to be exposed to marijuana in it's many forms.
If home delivery is of interest and you are at least 21 years old, check out tryeuphorium.com
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Alcatraz Island
Offers both day and night tours. Need to purchase ferry tickets in advance.