Guidebook for Oakland
Everything Else
Lions Pool at Dimond Park
3860 Hanly RdInexpensive public swimming pool very close by.
United States Postal Service
2226 MacArthur BlvdMail!
Essentials
Farmer Joe's Marketplace
3501 MacArthur BlvdBest local grocery store
The Food Mill
3033 MacArthur BlvdHippie groceries
This Safeway is nicer & cleaner than the one across the street from us. Commercial district of Montclair is cute too.
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Safeway
2096 Mountain BlvdThis Safeway is nicer & cleaner than the one across the street from us. Commercial district of Montclair is cute too.
Food Scene
Cybelle's Pizza
3465 Fruitvale AveBest pizza delivery
Hive
2139 MacArthur BlvdLocal independent coffee
Tu Tai 3
2141 MacArthur BlvdSolid if uninspired Vietnamese food
La Farine
3411 Fruitvale Avechocolate croissants
Bellanico Restaurant and Wine Bar
4238 Park Blvdexcellent Italian food
Cafe 3016
3016 MacArthur Boulevardanother good independent coffee place
Loard's Ice Cream
2825 MacArthur Blvdlocal ice cream
If you're adventurous this is a cute Filipino food place, very Oakland.
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Lucky Three Seven
2868 Fruitvale AveIf you're adventurous this is a cute Filipino food place, very Oakland.
Burrito Express
582 14th StThe burritos are pretty good.
Has a new secret Snack Bar that delivers crazy snacks like tater tot nachos.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/snack-bar-oakland-6
Two Star Market
2020 MacArthur BoulevardHas a new secret Snack Bar that delivers crazy snacks like tater tot nachos.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/snack-bar-oakland-6
Dimond Cafe
3430 Fruitvale AveWorking stiff breakfasts.
Ramen and Sushi (nama Japanese Cuisine)
3400 Fruitvale AveDecent Japanese food and sushi.
Peet's Coffee
3401 Fruitvale AveIt's Peet's.
Blackberry Bistro
4240 Park BlvdNice brunch spot.
Ole's Waffle Shop
1507 Park StOld-school diner, great for breakfast
The Half Orange
3340 E 12th StHipster resto near Fruitvale BART
mainly because it's closest coffee to our place - inside the nearest Safeway.
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Starbucks
1200 Clay Stmainly because it's closest coffee to our place - inside the nearest Safeway.
Sightseeing
Dimond Park
3860 Hanly RdNice hike connecting to other regional parks
Elsie Roemer Bird Sanctuary
Birdwatching & wonderful shoreline walk with views of Bay and SF
Arts & Culture
Favorite local movie theater located in wonderful commercial district in which to eat and wander around
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Alameda Theatre & Cineplex
2317 Central AveFavorite local movie theater located in wonderful commercial district in which to eat and wander around