Cozy in Oakland Guidebook
Sightseeing
Lake Merritt Amphitheater
Lake Merritt BoulevardThis urban stretch at the base of the Oakland Hills that once a land of, you guessed it, fruit trees, became a center for the Chicano Movement in the late 1960s and 70s, including the Brown Berets. Today, the population is almost half Hispanic with a solidly preserved culture and village-y vibe centered around International Blvd. As you can imagine, Cinco de Mayo and Dia de los Muertos are big days on these streets. But visit any day of the week—you’ll find a vibrant community awaits you.
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Fruitvale
This urban stretch at the base of the Oakland Hills that once a land of, you guessed it, fruit trees, became a center for the Chicano Movement in the late 1960s and 70s, including the Brown Berets. Today, the population is almost half Hispanic with a solidly preserved culture and village-y vibe centered around International Blvd. As you can imagine, Cinco de Mayo and Dia de los Muertos are big days on these streets. But visit any day of the week—you’ll find a vibrant community awaits you.
Middle Harbor Shoreline Park
2777 Middle Harbor RdGreat place to catch the sunset
From towering redwood forests to horseback riding to archery, you could spend several days exploring and still not see it all.
There are a few different entrances to the park, but we love the short walk from Joaquin Miller Road to Lookout Point. Park along the road and take the Bishops Walk trail--you can’t miss the well-marked “Lookout Point” sign. Bring your favorite sunset-viewing beverage and snacks and get ready for some magic.
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Joaquin Miller Park
3300 Joaquin Miller RdFrom towering redwood forests to horseback riding to archery, you could spend several days exploring and still not see it all.
There are a few different entrances to the park, but we love the short walk from Joaquin Miller Road to Lookout Point. Park along the road and take the Bishops Walk trail--you can’t miss the well-marked “Lookout Point” sign. Bring your favorite sunset-viewing beverage and snacks and get ready for some magic.
Food scene
Lake Chalet
1520 Lakeside DrOeste - Bar
722 Clay StGreat brunch spot, indoor, outdoor, and rooftop seating.
Malibu's Burgers
372 24th StreetVegan spot, but a meat-eaters favorite too.
Kingston 11 Cuisine is an environmentally friendly, community-oriented, innovative restaurant bringing you high-quality, Californian-inspired Jamaican fare and using locally sourced and organic ingredients. Their menu features a variety of options for vegetarians, vegans, and those with nut, dairy, or gluten allergies. They believe that Jamaican food can equally accommodate palettes that prefer spice or milder tastes without ever compromising the fullness of flavor. Their Fern Gully rum bar features the largest selection of rums in Oakland and an evolving rotation of craft cocktails.
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Kingston 11 Cuisine
2300 Telegraph AveKingston 11 Cuisine is an environmentally friendly, community-oriented, innovative restaurant bringing you high-quality, Californian-inspired Jamaican fare and using locally sourced and organic ingredients. Their menu features a variety of options for vegetarians, vegans, and those with nut, dairy, or gluten allergies. They believe that Jamaican food can equally accommodate palettes that prefer spice or milder tastes without ever compromising the fullness of flavor. Their Fern Gully rum bar features the largest selection of rums in Oakland and an evolving rotation of craft cocktails.
alaMar - (“to the sea”) brings mouth-watering seafood boils and unique eats to the thriving Uptown Oakland restaurant scene. Chef Nelson German helms the kitchen of this chef-driven eatery which was awarded 2019 Winner of Best Seafood Restaurant and Michelin Recommended rating for 3 consecutive years.
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alaMar Kitchen & Bar
100 Grand AvealaMar - (“to the sea”) brings mouth-watering seafood boils and unique eats to the thriving Uptown Oakland restaurant scene. Chef Nelson German helms the kitchen of this chef-driven eatery which was awarded 2019 Winner of Best Seafood Restaurant and Michelin Recommended rating for 3 consecutive years.
City/town information
Oakland is located on the inner part of the bay area, right across the bridge from San Francisco. You will hear the locals refer to this side of the bay as "The East Bay".
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Oakland
Oakland is located on the inner part of the bay area, right across the bridge from San Francisco. You will hear the locals refer to this side of the bay as "The East Bay".
Bar
Hello Stranger
1724 BroadwayTipps für Reisende
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