Guidebook for Oakland
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Transit access. Entrances at 20th & Broadway and 17th & Broadway as well.
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19th St / Oakland station
1900 BroadwayTransit access. Entrances at 20th & Broadway and 17th & Broadway as well.
Impact Hub Oakland
2323 BroadwayCo-working space if you are in town on business.
Amtrak train access to Sacramento, southern California, etc.
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Jack London Square station
245 2nd StAmtrak train access to Sacramento, southern California, etc.
Nearest hospital, in the event of an emergency.
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Sutter Alta Bates Summit Medical Center: Summit Campss
350 Hawthorne AveNearest hospital, in the event of an emergency.
Every Friday from about 9am to 2pm. Great food carts and produce.
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Old Oakland Farmer's Market
485 9th StreetEvery Friday from about 9am to 2pm. Great food carts and produce.
Want to learn how to blacksmith, blow glass, forge iron, solder electronics, or build flamethrowers? The Crucible will teach you. They also have some great open houses and craft fairs.
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The Crucible
1260 7th StWant to learn how to blacksmith, blow glass, forge iron, solder electronics, or build flamethrowers? The Crucible will teach you. They also have some great open houses and craft fairs.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fantastic cocktails made with fresh ingredients. Tasty food, too!
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Plum Cocktail Bar
2216 BroadwayFantastic cocktails made with fresh ingredients. Tasty food, too!
A fantastic small bar in Jack London Square that dates back to 1883. Jack London used to frequent this bar, and it was the inspiration for portions of "Call of the Wild" and "The Sea Wolf."
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Heinold's First and Last Chance Saloon
48 Webster StreetA fantastic small bar in Jack London Square that dates back to 1883. Jack London used to frequent this bar, and it was the inspiration for portions of "Call of the Wild" and "The Sea Wolf."
Fantastic selection of Belgian-style ales. This is my favorite bar in Oakland.
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The Trappist
460 8th StFantastic selection of Belgian-style ales. This is my favorite bar in Oakland.
Over 40 taps with delicious beers from breweries around the US and the world. Cheap ($5 each, usually) and no-frills. The patio is lovely on a sunny day. Tip: get take-out from Souley Vegan next door!
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Beer Revolution: pick-up & curbside ❤️
464 3rd StOver 40 taps with delicious beers from breweries around the US and the world. Cheap ($5 each, usually) and no-frills. The patio is lovely on a sunny day. Tip: get take-out from Souley Vegan next door!
Food Scene
My favorite local restaurant. Try the no-cheese mac 'n' cheese, it's DELICIOUS!
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Mua Oakland
2442a Webster StMy favorite local restaurant. Try the no-cheese mac 'n' cheese, it's DELICIOUS!
Sweet Bar Bakery
2355 BroadwayDelicious pastries and good strong coffee.
Excellent espresso drinks. Try the salads, too - quick and delicious.
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Farley's East
33 Grand AveExcellent espresso drinks. Try the salads, too - quick and delicious.
Best Ethiopian food in town. They are often quite busy, so try take-out if you're in a rush.
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Enssaro Ethiopian Restaurant
357-A Grand AveBest Ethiopian food in town. They are often quite busy, so try take-out if you're in a rush.
Singaporean food with a hip, modern twist. I particularly like the short ribs and the rice beer.
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Hawker Fare
2300 Webster StSingaporean food with a hip, modern twist. I particularly like the short ribs and the rice beer.
Legendary sandwiches! Vegetarian and vegan options abound.
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Ike's Sandwiches
2204 BroadwayLegendary sandwiches! Vegetarian and vegan options abound.
Souley Vegan
301 BroadwayVegan Soul Food. Yes, I promise, it's delicious.
My favorite spot for brunch. Wonderful benedicts and omelettes. There can be a bit of a wait on the weekends, but not too bad.
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Cock-A-Doodle Cafe
719 Washington StMy favorite spot for brunch. Wonderful benedicts and omelettes. There can be a bit of a wait on the weekends, but not too bad.
Donut Savant
3000 38th AvenueBest donuts in Oakland! Note: closed Mondays.
Xolo
1916 Telegraph AveDeeeelicious burritos and tacos.
I think they have the best burger in Oakland. Also they mix great cocktails.
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Sidebar
542 Grand AveI think they have the best burger in Oakland. Also they mix great cocktails.
Employee-owned delicious bakery. The ginger stout bread is to die for, and the pizza is a local favorite.
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Arizmendi Bakery
3265 Lakeshore AveEmployee-owned delicious bakery. The ginger stout bread is to die for, and the pizza is a local favorite.
Sightseeing
Worth visiting, whether you are Catholic or agnostic. A beautiful building. The mausoleum downstairs is modern and beautiful as well.
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The Cathedral of Christ the Light
2121 Harrison StWorth visiting, whether you are Catholic or agnostic. A beautiful building. The mausoleum downstairs is modern and beautiful as well.
Lakeside Park
666 Perkins StLovely botanical gardens open during the day and weekends.
A hidden gem! This rose garden is a lovely place for a walk on a sunny afternoon.
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Morcom Rose Garden
700 Jean StA hidden gem! This rose garden is a lovely place for a walk on a sunny afternoon.
Arts & Culture
The New Parkway Theater
474 24th StCheap movies with couches and beer!
Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand AveLocal theater with first-run movies.
Monthly $5 Friday night classic movies complete with live wurlitzer music, old news reels and cartoons, and a raffle! Seriously the best $5 entertainment in Oakland.
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Paramount Theatre
2025 BroadwayMonthly $5 Friday night classic movies complete with live wurlitzer music, old news reels and cartoons, and a raffle! Seriously the best $5 entertainment in Oakland.
Live music, strong drinks at the bar, and amazing interior details to gawk at while you wait for the show to start!
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Fox Theater
1807 Telegraph AveLive music, strong drinks at the bar, and amazing interior details to gawk at while you wait for the show to start!
Essentials
Closest grocery store with a large produce department, health care products, take-out food, etc. Take care walking to/from via Valdez/Waverly after dark as the neighborhood can be a bit sketchy.
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Whole Foods Market
230 Bay PlClosest grocery store with a large produce department, health care products, take-out food, etc. Take care walking to/from via Valdez/Waverly after dark as the neighborhood can be a bit sketchy.
Shopping
Super friendly, helpful and kind staff at this great sex shop. Condoms, toys, you name it. Good Vibes has a few locations throughout the Bay Area, this is their newest.
Good Vibrations Oakland
3219 Lakeshore AveSuper friendly, helpful and kind staff at this great sex shop. Condoms, toys, you name it. Good Vibes has a few locations throughout the Bay Area, this is their newest.