Guidebook for Oakland

Mallory
Guidebook for Oakland

Shopping

World famous ice cream sundaes!
129 locals recommend
Fentons Creamery
4226 Piedmont Ave
129 locals recommend
World famous ice cream sundaes!

Everything Else

Cool little garden about 3 blocks from our house!
66 locals recommend
Morcom Rose Garden
700 Jean St
66 locals recommend
Cool little garden about 3 blocks from our house!
Pretty lake! About 1 mile from our house. The circumference is about 3 miles and it's a great walk. You can see a bird sanctuary, go sailing, or stop by a few great eateries along the way.
751 locals recommend
Lake Merritt Amphitheater
Lake Merritt Boulevard
751 locals recommend
Pretty lake! About 1 mile from our house. The circumference is about 3 miles and it's a great walk. You can see a bird sanctuary, go sailing, or stop by a few great eateries along the way.
Old school, gorgeous theater. If you're bored, or if the weather is bad, it's always fun to see a movie here
382 locals recommend
Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand Ave
382 locals recommend
Old school, gorgeous theater. If you're bored, or if the weather is bad, it's always fun to see a movie here
20 minute drive from our house- a beautiful Redwood forest with a bunch of great hikes.
373 locals recommend
Redwood Regional Park
7867 Redwood Road
373 locals recommend
20 minute drive from our house- a beautiful Redwood forest with a bunch of great hikes.

Drinks & Nightlife

Great local tiki bar right down the street. They're famous for their Chi Chi's, which are essentially just delicious versions of a piña colada
42 locals recommend
Kona Club
4401 Piedmont Ave
42 locals recommend
Great local tiki bar right down the street. They're famous for their Chi Chi's, which are essentially just delicious versions of a piña colada
Divey piano bar with a lot of charm
60 locals recommend
The Alley | Piano Bar & Restaurant
3325 Grand Ave
60 locals recommend
Divey piano bar with a lot of charm
The only serve variations of mac n' cheese and it's fantastic
149 locals recommend
Homeroom
400 40th St
149 locals recommend
The only serve variations of mac n' cheese and it's fantastic

Food Scene

Beautiful restaurant on the lake. A little pricey, but fantastic for brunch
136 locals recommend
Lake Chalet
1520 Lakeside Dr
136 locals recommend
Beautiful restaurant on the lake. A little pricey, but fantastic for brunch
If you like pho, this is a really good spot that's pretty reasonably priced
16 locals recommend
Monster Phở
360 Broadway
16 locals recommend
If you like pho, this is a really good spot that's pretty reasonably priced