Guidebook for Oakland

John And Art
Guidebook for Oakland

Kansai

This Japanese restaurant is terrific. We're here at least once a month to treat ourselves to their all-day Sunday happy hour menu.
Across the street, Chi Moon and Jessica Oh are sisters who have a great Korean restaurant. Their KFC (Korean Fried Chicken) and Bi Bim Bap (huge rice bowl) are both mouthwatering.
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Bowl'd BBQ
South Shore Center
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Across the street, Chi Moon and Jessica Oh are sisters who have a great Korean restaurant. Their KFC (Korean Fried Chicken) and Bi Bim Bap (huge rice bowl) are both mouthwatering.
Just one block away, Vanessa Chavez and Murat Sozeri have a great Peruvian fusion eatery. We love their tacos and the ambiance has a fun outdoor feel.
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Cholita Linda
4923 Telegraph Ave
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Just one block away, Vanessa Chavez and Murat Sozeri have a great Peruvian fusion eatery. We love their tacos and the ambiance has a fun outdoor feel.
1/2 block away, Jack and Nu have created a great breakfast/brunch/lunch place and Art's favorite is the waffle and fried chicken breakfast.
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Aunt Mary's Cafe
4640 Telegraph Avenue
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1/2 block away, Jack and Nu have created a great breakfast/brunch/lunch place and Art's favorite is the waffle and fried chicken breakfast.
Flavors you would never dream of that delight you. Tara's is right across the street from us.
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Tara's Organic Ice Cream
4731 Telegraph Ave
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Flavors you would never dream of that delight you. Tara's is right across the street from us.
OMG, OMG, OMG! Curbside is the first shop to welcome you to Temescal Alley. You definitely should visit this place. We don't think we've ordered anything other than their ice cream sandwiches. Yes, they're $5.50, but that includes a huge scoop of ice cream between two delicious cookies (pre-assembled).
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Curbside Creamery
482 49th St
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OMG, OMG, OMG! Curbside is the first shop to welcome you to Temescal Alley. You definitely should visit this place. We don't think we've ordered anything other than their ice cream sandwiches. Yes, they're $5.50, but that includes a huge scoop of ice cream between two delicious cookies (pre-assembled).
If you love cheese, you are definitely in for a treat. The heart and soul of the place is chef-owner Jena Davidson. Jena's Mac N' Cheese dishes are exceptional. Art's getting goosebumps just typing the words.
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Sacred Wheel
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If you love cheese, you are definitely in for a treat. The heart and soul of the place is chef-owner Jena Davidson. Jena's Mac N' Cheese dishes are exceptional. Art's getting goosebumps just typing the words.
After eight years at Alice Waters' Chez Panisse, Charlie Hallowell opened up his own place and it's been fantastic to have Pizzaiolo in our neighborhood. We've tried most of the dishes on the menu and love the hustle, bustle and full, delighted stomachs when we're done with our meals each time. They're also open for breakfast, so don't miss out on that experience.
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Pizzaiolo
5008 Telegraph Ave
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After eight years at Alice Waters' Chez Panisse, Charlie Hallowell opened up his own place and it's been fantastic to have Pizzaiolo in our neighborhood. We've tried most of the dishes on the menu and love the hustle, bustle and full, delighted stomachs when we're done with our meals each time. They're also open for breakfast, so don't miss out on that experience.
Sundays only four blocks away is Temescal Farmers' Market brining delightful local farmers and fare. If you didn't plan for this, we've got reusable bags that you can borrow.
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Temescal Farmer's Market
5300 Claremont Ave
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Sundays only four blocks away is Temescal Farmers' Market brining delightful local farmers and fare. If you didn't plan for this, we've got reusable bags that you can borrow.
Fresh sashimi and sushi. Tasty! They have a great, reasonably priced Bento Box dinner - be hungry when you order this three-entree meal.
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Koryo Sushi
4390 Telegraph Ave
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Fresh sashimi and sushi. Tasty! They have a great, reasonably priced Bento Box dinner - be hungry when you order this three-entree meal.
We haven't tried this place since they've changed to their all-you-can eat venue, but prior to that - excellent Korean meal.
Koryo Korean BBQ Oakland
4390 Telegraph Ave
We haven't tried this place since they've changed to their all-you-can eat venue, but prior to that - excellent Korean meal.
We always order the Dinner for Two, which is enough for four people. Ordering separately costs more, so no reason not to order this yummy combination of jap jae (noodles), dak gui (grilled chicken), bul ko ki (grilled beef) and soft tofu soup.
Sahn Maru Korean BBQ
4315 Telegraph Ave
We always order the Dinner for Two, which is enough for four people. Ordering separately costs more, so no reason not to order this yummy combination of jap jae (noodles), dak gui (grilled chicken), bul ko ki (grilled beef) and soft tofu soup.
Beauty's has received rave reviews as having the best bagels in Oakland (long lines). Art grew up in San Francisco and tasted his first bagel in the early '70s. He thought it was a donut and immediately spit it out, BUT he learned to love the taste of a true bagel with its crispy shiny shell and chewy texture. After years of bagels becoming bigger and more bread-like, we've found that Beauty's creates a smaller, more authentic, great tasting bagel.
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Beauty's Bagel Shop
3838 Telegraph Ave
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Beauty's has received rave reviews as having the best bagels in Oakland (long lines). Art grew up in San Francisco and tasted his first bagel in the early '70s. He thought it was a donut and immediately spit it out, BUT he learned to love the taste of a true bagel with its crispy shiny shell and chewy texture. After years of bagels becoming bigger and more bread-like, we've found that Beauty's creates a smaller, more authentic, great tasting bagel.
Great breakfasts with freshly squeezed orange juice!
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Mama's Royal Cafe
4012 Broadway
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Great breakfasts with freshly squeezed orange juice!
Another right-across-the-street eatery famous for their tea leaf salad. We started going to Burma when their parents opened up on Clement in San Francisco. The dishes were much more authentic and has become a bit more westernized, but still good. Always crowded with a long wait list during peak times.
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Burma Superstar
309 Clement St
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Another right-across-the-street eatery famous for their tea leaf salad. We started going to Burma when their parents opened up on Clement in San Francisco. The dishes were much more authentic and has become a bit more westernized, but still good. Always crowded with a long wait list during peak times.
John and I love both their Herbivore and Carnivore pizzas.
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Lanesplitter Pizza & Pub
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John and I love both their Herbivore and Carnivore pizzas.
WOW! You've gotta try their freshly made noodles every which way - soups, noodle dishes. Yeah, it's across the street, too.
Chef Yu's
4871 Telegraph Ave
WOW! You've gotta try their freshly made noodles every which way - soups, noodle dishes. Yeah, it's across the street, too.
If you love spicy, order the soft tofu soup from vegetarian, seafood, and meat lover options. Art remembers asking for spicy and because he happened to be with a non-Asian group except for himself, the server thought he really didn't want "really" spicy. Art had to add more spice. The next time, he asked for spicy - he wished he had not - but it was soooo good! What?! Across the street, too.
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Pyeong Chang Tofu House Oakland
4701 Telegraph Ave
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If you love spicy, order the soft tofu soup from vegetarian, seafood, and meat lover options. Art remembers asking for spicy and because he happened to be with a non-Asian group except for himself, the server thought he really didn't want "really" spicy. Art had to add more spice. The next time, he asked for spicy - he wished he had not - but it was soooo good! What?! Across the street, too.
The line is out the door and then some for Bakesale Betty, Alison Barakat's sandwiches. You'll have fun eating your meal using one of the iron board set up as tables - if you can find one vacant. If you can't find one, just bring your meal back to Temescal Suite and enjoy your lunch on the deck.
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Bakesale Betty
5098 Telegraph Ave
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The line is out the door and then some for Bakesale Betty, Alison Barakat's sandwiches. You'll have fun eating your meal using one of the iron board set up as tables - if you can find one vacant. If you can't find one, just bring your meal back to Temescal Suite and enjoy your lunch on the deck.
Ethiopian/Eritrean cuisine and fine dining. Experience delicious Eritrean and Ethiopian cuisine in a relaxed setting. All entrees served with fresh salad, seasonal vegetables, and injera bread. We're not particular to this cuisine, but our friends enjoy this food.
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Asmara Restaurant
5020 Telegraph Ave
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Ethiopian/Eritrean cuisine and fine dining. Experience delicious Eritrean and Ethiopian cuisine in a relaxed setting. All entrees served with fresh salad, seasonal vegetables, and injera bread. We're not particular to this cuisine, but our friends enjoy this food.
We haven't been to Doña Tomás for sometime especially since Cholita Linda opened. If you want a better dining experience, Doña Tomás a special restaurant where you almost feel like you’re at a lively villa in Mexico enjoying fresh squeezed lime margaritas in the courtyard patio or dining on the authentic regional Mexican cuisine in the main room or the crimson red bar room. They use organic, local produce when available, sustainably raised beef, pork and chicken, authentic items like hard to find dried chiles, huitlacoche, and verdalogas.
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Doña Tomás
3770 Piedmont Avenue
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We haven't been to Doña Tomás for sometime especially since Cholita Linda opened. If you want a better dining experience, Doña Tomás a special restaurant where you almost feel like you’re at a lively villa in Mexico enjoying fresh squeezed lime margaritas in the courtyard patio or dining on the authentic regional Mexican cuisine in the main room or the crimson red bar room. They use organic, local produce when available, sustainably raised beef, pork and chicken, authentic items like hard to find dried chiles, huitlacoche, and verdalogas.
Another Japanese restaurant in our neighborhood which was very good, but we prefer Koryo.
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Kansai
4345 Telegraph Ave
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Another Japanese restaurant in our neighborhood which was very good, but we prefer Koryo.
This pastry shop in Oakland Chinatown has the best pork buns in Oakland. We also love the chow mein, green beans, and custard tarts.
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Tao Yuen Pastry
816 Franklin St
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This pastry shop in Oakland Chinatown has the best pork buns in Oakland. We also love the chow mein, green beans, and custard tarts.
This burger joint has become our favorite since trying The Habit for the very first time October 1, 2016 to benefit Oakland Technical High School.
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The Habit Burger Grill
2640 Fifth St
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This burger joint has become our favorite since trying The Habit for the very first time October 1, 2016 to benefit Oakland Technical High School.
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Peet's Coffee
2124 Vine St
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This local coffee house also serves some good eats.
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Arbor Cafe
4210 Telegraph Avenue
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This local coffee house also serves some good eats.
We're not beer and sausages guys, but we've got friends who say this is the place to go.
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Rosamunde Sausage Grill
2832 Mission St
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We're not beer and sausages guys, but we've got friends who say this is the place to go.
We were excited about this donut shop, but the donuts are heavy. Some folks like it and they've got great fillings - you might fancy them, but we didn't.
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Doughnut Dolly
482 B 49th Street
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We were excited about this donut shop, but the donuts are heavy. Some folks like it and they've got great fillings - you might fancy them, but we didn't.
We love these Korean noodles and carbs at a great low price.
Koryo Jajang
4390 Telegraph Ave
We love these Korean noodles and carbs at a great low price.
Our guest, Doris, loved this sushi restaurant. We're looking forward to trying their signature dish, amaebi (sweet shrimp).
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Kiku Sushi
1316 Gilman St
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Our guest, Doris, loved this sushi restaurant. We're looking forward to trying their signature dish, amaebi (sweet shrimp).
This place has a great everyday happy hour menu (all-day Sunday). The fish is fresh and the helpings are generous.
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This place has a great everyday happy hour menu (all-day Sunday). The fish is fresh and the helpings are generous.

Drinks & Nightlife

If you're with us on a Saturday, don't miss David's wine tasting just 5 short block from us. Every Saturday, 2-5pm: $1 allows you to try 5 wines (510) 547-9463 David's hours : Mon-Fri 11-6:30 pm Saturday 11-6 pm Sunday 11-4 pm
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The Wine Mine
5427 Telegraph Ave
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If you're with us on a Saturday, don't miss David's wine tasting just 5 short block from us. Every Saturday, 2-5pm: $1 allows you to try 5 wines (510) 547-9463 David's hours : Mon-Fri 11-6:30 pm Saturday 11-6 pm Sunday 11-4 pm
A new Oakland brewery, taproom & beer garden. They're bringing Sunny Vibes to Temescal!
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Temescal Brewing
4115 Telegraph Ave
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A new Oakland brewery, taproom & beer garden. They're bringing Sunny Vibes to Temescal!
Opened in 2008, Marc 49 offers a relaxing and ambient atmosphere to dine, mingle, and enjoy your evenings. Catch up on the latest with your friends or enjoy a night on the town with your loved one while feasting on fine cuisine and luscious wines. Their wines and beers are from all over the world, paired perfectly with small plates, salads.
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Marc 49
4915 Telegraph Ave
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Opened in 2008, Marc 49 offers a relaxing and ambient atmosphere to dine, mingle, and enjoy your evenings. Catch up on the latest with your friends or enjoy a night on the town with your loved one while feasting on fine cuisine and luscious wines. Their wines and beers are from all over the world, paired perfectly with small plates, salads.

Arts & Culture

We are proud of our Oakland Museum that used to the largest in the Bay Area until SF MOMA expanded recently (who knew). Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) is a mid-century modern building, wrapped by terraced gardens, and houses California art, natural science, and history. Fridays at OMCA are spirited events with live music, food trucks, and local color.
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Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak St
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We are proud of our Oakland Museum that used to the largest in the Bay Area until SF MOMA expanded recently (who knew). Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) is a mid-century modern building, wrapped by terraced gardens, and houses California art, natural science, and history. Fridays at OMCA are spirited events with live music, food trucks, and local color.
BAMPFA, the UC Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive, is the visual arts center of the University of California, Berkeley. BAMPFA's mission is to inspire the imagination and ignite critical dialogue through art and film. Free first Thursday.
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Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive
2155 Center St
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BAMPFA, the UC Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive, is the visual arts center of the University of California, Berkeley. BAMPFA's mission is to inspire the imagination and ignite critical dialogue through art and film. Free first Thursday.
Just two blocks away. Branch Hours Monday: Closed Tuesday: 12:30pm - 8:00pm Wednesday: 10:00am - 5:30pm Thursday: 10:00am - 5:30pm Friday: 12:00pm - 5:30pm Saturday: 10:00am - 5:30pm Sunday: Closed
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Oakland Public Library
5205 Telegraph Ave
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Just two blocks away. Branch Hours Monday: Closed Tuesday: 12:30pm - 8:00pm Wednesday: 10:00am - 5:30pm Thursday: 10:00am - 5:30pm Friday: 12:00pm - 5:30pm Saturday: 10:00am - 5:30pm Sunday: Closed

Essentials

Aurora manages this clean, friendly laundromat. You wanna know a secret? If you do your laundry at Temescal Wash and Dry on Thursdays - drying is FREE!
Temescal Wash and Dry
4864 Telegraph Ave
Aurora manages this clean, friendly laundromat. You wanna know a secret? If you do your laundry at Temescal Wash and Dry on Thursdays - drying is FREE!
Mon-Fri: 8:30am - 5:00pm Sat: 8:30am - 1:30pm Sun Closed Street Parking Available
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United States Postal Service
4900 Shattuck Ave
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Mon-Fri: 8:30am - 5:00pm Sat: 8:30am - 1:30pm Sun Closed Street Parking Available
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Safeway
5100 Broadway
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Trader Joe's
3250 Lakeshore Ave
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Whole Foods Market
230 Bay Pl
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Pharmacy also
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Walgreens
2801 Adeline St
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Pharmacy also
You will love grocery shopping at this local store! We'll let you find out why besides the freshest local produce.
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Berkeley Bowl
2020 Oregon St
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You will love grocery shopping at this local store! We'll let you find out why besides the freshest local produce.
Carlos Ramirez, MD, is one of the best primary care physicians around. He's easily accessible via Fruitvale BART and just a 12-minute drive away.
Terra Nova Medical Group
3608 International Blvd
Carlos Ramirez, MD, is one of the best primary care physicians around. He's easily accessible via Fruitvale BART and just a 12-minute drive away.
We belong to Kaiser Permanente and trust our doctors and this hospital. KP does have urgent care and an emergency room.
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Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center
3600 Broadway
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We belong to Kaiser Permanente and trust our doctors and this hospital. KP does have urgent care and an emergency room.
We have yet to shop at this, what seems to be, wonderful grocery store.
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Sprouts Farmers Market
1075 Monroe St
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We have yet to shop at this, what seems to be, wonderful grocery store.

Entertainment & Activities

Super friendly (and a UPS pick-up/drop-off location). They're a local games store and host many gaming events and are available for birthday parties: various role playing games both for children and adults, Scrabble club, Go club, Chess club, Magic the Gathering Drafts, Open gaming nights, Free local Comedy and more. Emphasis on board games and very light on the hobbies aspect. Chess, dominoes, cards, poker supplies and many classic games, as well as European imports, small local game developers and several collectible card games (Magic: The Gathering, Pokemon and Yu-Gi-Oh!).
It's Your Move Games
4920 Telegraph Ave
Super friendly (and a UPS pick-up/drop-off location). They're a local games store and host many gaming events and are available for birthday parties: various role playing games both for children and adults, Scrabble club, Go club, Chess club, Magic the Gathering Drafts, Open gaming nights, Free local Comedy and more. Emphasis on board games and very light on the hobbies aspect. Chess, dominoes, cards, poker supplies and many classic games, as well as European imports, small local game developers and several collectible card games (Magic: The Gathering, Pokemon and Yu-Gi-Oh!).
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Berkeley Repertory Theatre
2025 Addison St
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AMC Bay Street 16
5614 Bay St
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Landmark's Shattuck Cinemas
2230 Shattuck Ave
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Landmark
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Landmark's Piedmont Theatre
4186 Piedmont Ave
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Landmark
Are you ready to stretch or roll out your muscles or get a massage? Maggie and Tam own and operate this perfect place just to get these things done and they're right below the apartment. How good is that?
Remedy Barre + Foam Rolling
2744 East 11th Street
Are you ready to stretch or roll out your muscles or get a massage? Maggie and Tam own and operate this perfect place just to get these things done and they're right below the apartment. How good is that?

Getting Around

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car
3001 Shattuck Ave
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Monday - Friday: 4:30am to 12:45am Saturday: 6:15am to 12:45am Sunday: 8am to 12:45am
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MacArthur Station
555 40th St
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Monday - Friday: 4:30am to 12:45am Saturday: 6:15am to 12:45am Sunday: 8am to 12:45am
Monday - Friday: 4:30am to 12:45am; Saturday: 6:15am to 12:45am; Sunday: 8am to 12:45am
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Rockridge Station
5660 College Ave
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Monday - Friday: 4:30am to 12:45am; Saturday: 6:15am to 12:45am; Sunday: 8am to 12:45am
AC Transit #6 Bus to Berkeley: Downtown Oakland to Downtown Berkeley via Telegraph Ave. and Southside Berkeley (UC campus).
Telegraph Av:49th St station
AC Transit #6 Bus to Berkeley: Downtown Oakland to Downtown Berkeley via Telegraph Ave. and Southside Berkeley (UC campus).
AC Transit #6 to Downtown Oakland: Downtown Oakland to Downtown Berkeley via Telegraph Ave. and Southside Berkeley (UC campus).
Telegraph Av:49th St station
AC Transit #6 to Downtown Oakland: Downtown Oakland to Downtown Berkeley via Telegraph Ave. and Southside Berkeley (UC campus).
AC Transit #12 Bus: Downtown Berkeley to Oakland Amtrak at Jack London Square via Martin Luther King Jr. Way, 55th St., Temescal District, Piedmont Ave., Grand Ave., Broadway, and downtown Oakland.
51st St:Telegraph Av station
AC Transit #12 Bus: Downtown Berkeley to Oakland Amtrak at Jack London Square via Martin Luther King Jr. Way, 55th St., Temescal District, Piedmont Ave., Grand Ave., Broadway, and downtown Oakland.

Sightseeing

Breathtaking views of the East Bay and Mount Diablo. Great hiking trail from the parking lot. Art cycles to this point often.
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Inspiration Point
Wildcat Canyon Road
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Breathtaking views of the East Bay and Mount Diablo. Great hiking trail from the parking lot. Art cycles to this point often.
Visit history and learn about the women who helped win World War II.
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Rosie the Riveter National Historical Park
1414 Harbour Way S
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Visit history and learn about the women who helped win World War II.
This place is a 35-minute drive away. Do you know that the film industry started in the Bay Area in this little town? You will love this little town and the great places to eat and have coffee.
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Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum
37417 Niles Blvd
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This place is a 35-minute drive away. Do you know that the film industry started in the Bay Area in this little town? You will love this little town and the great places to eat and have coffee.