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Oakland
Arizmendi Bakery is one of Oakland.

1. Arizmendi Bakery

9.2
3265 Lakeshore Ave (at Lake Park Ave), Oakland, CA
Bakery · Lakeshore · 74 tips and reviews
Lucky Duck Bicycle Cafe is one of Oakland.

2. Lucky Duck Bicycle Cafe

302 12th St (at Harrison St), Oakland, CA
Café · Downtown Oakland · 25 tips and reviews
Firebrand Artisan Breads is one of Oakland.

3. Firebrand Artisan Breads

8.8
2343 Broadway, Oakland, CA
Bakery · Central Oakland · 33 tips and reviews
(the) Walled Off Factory is one of Oakland.

4. (the) Walled Off Factory

2278 Telegraph Ave (23 St), Oakland, CA
Dive Bar · Central Oakland · 1 tip
Oaklandish is one of Oakland.

5. Oaklandish

8.8
1444 Broadway (at 14th St), Oakland, CA
Clothing Store · Uptown · 7 tips and reviews
Forbidden Island is one of Oakland.

6. Forbidden Island

8.6
1304 Lincoln Ave (at Sherman St), Alameda, CA
Tiki Bar · West End · 93 tips and reviews
Lost & Found is one of Oakland.

7. Lost & Found

2040 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA
Beer Garden · Uptown · 75 tips and reviews
Pyeong Chang Tofu House is one of Oakland.

8. Pyeong Chang Tofu House

8.9
4701 Telegraph Ave (at 47th St.), Oakland, CA
Korean Restaurant · Temescal · 50 tips and reviews
Hella Vegan Eats Beer Garden is one of Oakland.

9. Hella Vegan Eats Beer Garden

411 26th St (26th And Telegraph), Oakland, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Central Oakland · 12 tips and reviews
First Fridays is one of Oakland.

10. First Fridays

8.1
Telegraph Ave (West Grand to 27th St), Oakland, CA
Public Art · Central Oakland · 15 tips and reviews
Oakland Zoo is one of Oakland.

11. Oakland Zoo

8.6
9777 Golf Links Rd (at Mountain Blvd), Oakland, CA
Zoo · Grass Valley, Oakland, CA · 64 tips and reviews
Jack London Square Farmers' Market is one of Oakland.

12. Jack London Square Farmers' Market

7.9
Water St. (at Webster St.), Oakland, CA
Farmers Market · Produce and Waterfront · 24 tips and reviews
Jack London Square is one of Oakland.

13. Jack London Square

9.4
472 Water Street, Oakland, CA
Plaza · Jack London Square · 59 tips and reviews
Souley Vegan is one of Oakland.

14. Souley Vegan

301 Broadway (at 3rd St), Oakland, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Produce and Waterfront · 83 tips and reviews
Oakland Hills is one of Oakland.

15. Oakland Hills

Oakland, CA
Neighborhood · 7 tips and reviews
Grand Lake Theater is one of Oakland.

16. Grand Lake Theater

9.2
3200 Grand Ave (at Lake Park Ave), Oakland, CA
Movie Theater · Lakeshore · 85 tips and reviews
Cafe Van Kleef is one of Oakland.

17. Cafe Van Kleef

8.8
1621 Telegraph Ave (at 17th St), Oakland, CA
Bar · Oaksterdam · 80 tips and reviews
Chabot Space & Science Center is one of Oakland.

18. Chabot Space & Science Center

8.7
10000 Skyline Blvd (Joaquin Miller Rd), Oakland, CA
Science Museum · 28 tips and reviews
Morcom Rose Garden is one of Oakland.

19. Morcom Rose Garden

8.9
700 Jean St, Oakland, CA
Garden · Grand Lake · 19 tips and reviews
Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve is one of Oakland.

20. Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve

9.3
6800 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA
Park · 18 tips and reviews

21. East Bay Winery Bike Tours

655 3rd St, California
Office · Produce and Waterfront · No tips or reviews
The Cathedral of Christ the Light is one of Oakland.

22. The Cathedral of Christ the Light

2121 Harrison St (at Grand Ave), Oakland, CA
Church · Uptown · 8 tips and reviews
Lake Merritt is one of Oakland.

23. Lake Merritt

Lake Merritt Blvd (btwn Lakeside Dr & Lakeshore Ave), Oakland, CA
Lake · Adams Point · 97 tips and reviews
Brotzeit Lokal is one of Oakland.

24. Brotzeit Lokal

8.3
1000 Embarcadero, Oakland, CA
German Restaurant · Embarcadero · 48 tips and reviews
Heinold's First & Last Chance is one of Oakland.

25. Heinold's First & Last Chance

8.5
48 Webster St (at Embarcadero), Oakland, CA
Dive Bar · Jack London Square · 58 tips and reviews
Lake Temescal is one of Oakland.

26. Lake Temescal

8.3
California
Lake · Upper Rockridge · 9 tips and reviews
Children's Fairyland is one of Oakland.

27. Children's Fairyland

8.3
699 Bellevue Ave (at Grand Ave), Oakland, CA
Amusement Park · Adams Point · 28 tips and reviews
Paramount Theatre is one of Oakland.

28. Paramount Theatre

9.0
2025 Broadway (btwn 20th & 21st St), Oakland, CA
Music Venue · Uptown · 47 tips and reviews
Middle Harbor Shoreline Park is one of Oakland.

29. Middle Harbor Shoreline Park

8.5
7th St & Middle Harbor Rd., Oakland, CA
Park · Port of Oakland · 4 tips and reviews
Piedmont Avenue District is one of Oakland.

30. Piedmont Avenue District

Oakland, CA
Neighborhood · No tips or reviews
New Parkway Theater is one of Oakland.

31. New Parkway Theater

9.3
474 24th St (at Valley St), Oakland, CA
Indie Movie Theater · Central Oakland · 44 tips and reviews
Market Hall Bakery is one of Oakland.

32. Market Hall Bakery

8.3
5655 College Ave (in Rockridge Market Hall), Oakland, CA
Bakery · North Oakland · 15 tips and reviews
Rotary Nature Center is one of Oakland.

33. Rotary Nature Center

600 Bellevue Ave (Perkins Ave), Oakland, CA
Other Great Outdoors · Adams Point · No tips or reviews
Brown Sugar Kitchen is one of Oakland.

34. Brown Sugar Kitchen

2534 Mandela Pkwy (Campbell St), Oakland, CA
Southern Food Restaurant · West Oakland · 156 tips and reviews
Kaiser Rooftop Garden is one of Oakland.

35. Kaiser Rooftop Garden

7.5
300 Lakeside Dr, Oakland, CA
Park · Uptown · 8 tips and reviews
The Alley is one of Oakland.

36. The Alley

8.0
3325 Grand Ave (btwn Elmwood & Lake Park Ave.), Oakland, CA
Dive Bar · Grand Lake · 47 tips and reviews
Lois the Pie Queen is one of Oakland.

37. Lois the Pie Queen

8.0
851 60th St (at Adeline), Oakland, CA
Diner · North Oakland · 45 tips and reviews
Minnie Bell’s is one of Oakland.

38. Minnie Bell’s

7.5
5959 Shellmound St, Emeryville, CA
Fried Chicken Joint · 11 tips and reviews

39. Fox Theater

9.4
1807 Telegraph Ave (btwn 18th & 19th St), Oakland, CA
Music Venue · Uptown · 149 tips and reviews

Leanne V.Leanne Vanderbyl: The balcony seats are very spacious, comfortable, and have cup holders in the armrests. A very nice alternative when you're not in the mood to elbow through the crowd.

40. Duende

468 19th St (at Broadway), Oakland, CA
Tapas Restaurant · Uptown · 50 tips and reviews

Jenifer S.Jenifer Shields: DELICIOUS. Menu changes sometimes, especially seasonally. Unique, fresh dishes. Sangria is really good. And they offer quality live music that's very much on the innovative side.

41. Woods Bar & Brewery

1701 Telegraph Ave (at 17th St), Oakland, CA
Brewery · Uptown · 38 tips and reviews

Adrian P.Adrian Phillips: Get their $12 beer flight. You get to choose ANY four beers. Great to share with friends. If you're hungry the mushroom or chicken empanada is the way to go with hot sauce.

Blind Tiger is one of Oakland.

42. Blind Tiger

2600B Telegraph Avenue (26th St.), Oakland, CA
Asian Restaurant · Central Oakland · 24 tips and reviews

Silpa S.Silpa S: Everything! Went here with a group & we had a blast. Favorite things: ceviche, fries with curry, whole fish fry and spicy tofu. I didn't try the meatballs but other people were raving about it.

The Fat Lady Bar & Restaurant is one of Oakland.

43. The Fat Lady Bar & Restaurant

8.5
201 Washington St (at 2nd St), Oakland, CA
American Restaurant · Jack London Square · 38 tips and reviews

44. First Fridays

8.1
Telegraph Ave (West Grand to 27th St), Oakland, CA
Public Art · Central Oakland · 15 tips and reviews

Megan M.Megan Masters: Hit the art galleries off telegraph. It’ll add to the experience !

Bonsai Garden is one of Oakland.

45. Bonsai Garden

8.2
666 Bellevue Ave, Oakland, CA
Garden · Adams Point · 10 tips and reviews

Loida M.Loida M: Definitely a hidden gem. If you’re fascinated with Bonsai, this is the place to visit. Different varieties are on exhibit.

46. The Gardens at Lake Merritt

8.5
666 Bellevue Ave, Oakland, CA
Garden · Adams Point · 2 tips and reviews

Terri E.Terri Edwards: Don't miss this lovely little garden when you visit Lake Merritt. Be sure to take a look at the bee hotel.

Homeroom is one of Oakland.

47. Homeroom

8.5
400 40th St (at Shafter Ave), Oakland, CA
Mac and Cheese Joint · Temescal · 233 tips and reviews
Umami Mart is one of Oakland.

48. Umami Mart

9.1
815 Broadway (btwn 8th & 9th), Oakland, CA
Kitchen Supply Store · Old Oakland · 15 tips and reviews
Drake's Dealership is one of Oakland.

49. Drake's Dealership

9.3
2325 Broadway (at 23rd St), Oakland, CA
Beer Garden · Central Oakland · 95 tips and reviews
The Double Standard is one of Oakland.

50. The Double Standard

8.8
2424 Telegraph Ave (at 24th St), Oakland, CA
Cocktail Bar · Central Oakland · 26 tips and reviews
Fentons Creamery & Restaurant is one of Oakland.

51. Fentons Creamery & Restaurant

8.9
4226 Piedmont Ave (at Entrada Ave), Oakland, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Piedmont Avenue · 227 tips and reviews
Telegraph Bar and Beer Garden is one of Oakland.

52. Telegraph Bar and Beer Garden

9.0
2318 Telegraph Ave (at 23rd St), Oakland, CA
Beer Garden · Central Oakland · 43 tips and reviews
Shan Dong is one of Oakland.

53. Shan Dong

8.7
328 10th St #101 (Webster St.), Oakland, CA
Chinese Restaurant · Chinatown · 117 tips and reviews
Bakesale Betty is one of Oakland.

54. Bakesale Betty

8.5
5098 Telegraph Ave (at 51st St), Oakland, CA
Bakery · Temescal · 123 tips and reviews
Redwood Park - Skyline Gate is one of Oakland.

55. Redwood Park - Skyline Gate

9.3
8500 Skyline Blvd (Pine Hills), Oakland, CA
Hiking Trail · 14 tips and reviews

Liz M.Liz McLean Knight: Take the West Ridge Trail down and the Stream trail back up for an easier uphill hike of about 2 miles.

Temescal Brewing is one of Oakland.

56. Temescal Brewing

8.8
4115 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA
Brewery · Temescal · 31 tips and reviews
The Lake Merritt Pergola is one of Oakland.

57. The Lake Merritt Pergola

8.6
599 El Embarcadero, Oakland, CA
Monument · Adams Point · 12 tips and reviews
Curbside Creamery is one of Oakland.

58. Curbside Creamery

8.6
482 49th St, Oakland, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Temescal · 31 tips and reviews
Yoshi's Jazz Club & Japanese Restaurant is one of Oakland.

59. Yoshi's Jazz Club & Japanese Restaurant

8.8
510 Embarcadero W (btwn Clay St. & Washington St.), Oakland, CA
Jazz and Blues Venue · Jack London Square · 82 tips and reviews
Enssaro is one of Oakland.

60. Enssaro

366 Grand Ave (btwn Perkins St. & Ellita Ave.), Oakland, CA
Ethiopian Restaurant · Adams Point · 46 tips and reviews

61. Golden Peacock Restaurant

825 Webster St (at 9th St), Oakland, CA
Chinese Restaurant · Chinatown · 39 tips and reviews

SophieSophie: The pork is real and properly cooked. My favourites are Pork Wontons, Sweet/Sour Chicken and Special Fried Rice

62. Shan Dong

8.7
328 10th St #101 (Webster St.), Oakland, CA
Chinese Restaurant · Chinatown · 117 tips and reviews

Kathleen K.Kathleen Kowal: So good. Handmade noodles and dumplings are fantastic. Highly recommend.

Mariscos La Costa is one of Oakland.

63. Mariscos La Costa

7.5
3625 International Blvd (at 37th Ave), Oakland, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Fruitvale · 10 tips and reviews

64. El Malecon

3829 Foothill Blvd, Oakland, CA
Food Truck · Saint Elizabeth · No tips or reviews
Soba Ichi is one of Oakland.

65. Soba Ichi

8.6
2311 Magnolia St, Oakland, CA
Soba Restaurant · McClymonds · 19 tips and reviews