Guidebook for Oakland
Essentials
Large supermarket offers pretty much any food you'll need, open until midnight. If you prefer a health food store, Mandela food coop is by the BART station, and Berkeley Bowl and Whole Foods are close
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Pak N Save Pharmacy
3889 San Pablo AveLarge supermarket offers pretty much any food you'll need, open until midnight. If you prefer a health food store, Mandela food coop is by the BART station, and Berkeley Bowl and Whole Foods are close
There is a lovely community garden here run by the non-profit City Slicker Farms. On Saturday mornings there are fresh veggies and eggs for sale, on a sliding scale.
City Slicker Farms
2847 Peralta StThere is a lovely community garden here run by the non-profit City Slicker Farms. On Saturday mornings there are fresh veggies and eggs for sale, on a sliding scale.
Everything Else
Note, if you are going to downtown Oakland/12th St. this takes an unusual route, it does a loop after the West Oakland BART stop and circles back to downtown. There is also a market/deli here.
3199 Adeline St
3199 Adeline StreetNote, if you are going to downtown Oakland/12th St. this takes an unusual route, it does a loop after the West Oakland BART stop and circles back to downtown. There is also a market/deli here.
all versions of the 72 go to downtown Oakland/12th St. But keep in mind San Pablo is not the most pleasant street to walk along.
3399 San Pablo Ave
3399 San Pablo Avenueall versions of the 72 go to downtown Oakland/12th St. But keep in mind San Pablo is not the most pleasant street to walk along.
Closest BART train station. I almost always use West Oakland stn instead, more convenient to SF. Taxi stand here. Bike shuttle to SF during rush hour http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/shuttle.htm
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MacArthur Station
555 40th StClosest BART train station. I almost always use West Oakland stn instead, more convenient to SF. Taxi stand here. Bike shuttle to SF during rush hour http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/shuttle.htm
Even though MacArthur is the closest BART station, I almost exclusively use this one. It has the most trains to SF, and is easily accessible by bus (#26) or bicycle.
79 habitants recommandent
West Oakland station
1451 7th StEven though MacArthur is the closest BART station, I almost exclusively use this one. It has the most trains to SF, and is easily accessible by bus (#26) or bicycle.
Entrances to bike trail on either side of Shellmound St. this is a very enjoyable ride, BUT the bike trail does not yet connect to Treasure Island or SF! So it's just a fun ride out and back.
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IKEA
4400 Shellmound StEntrances to bike trail on either side of Shellmound St. this is a very enjoyable ride, BUT the bike trail does not yet connect to Treasure Island or SF! So it's just a fun ride out and back.
A nice strip of park land runs down the middle of this boulevard, all the way from Emeryville to the West Oakland BART station. Good for a walk or a jog during the day.
Mandela Parkway
Mandela ParkwayA nice strip of park land runs down the middle of this boulevard, all the way from Emeryville to the West Oakland BART station. Good for a walk or a jog during the day.
This is the easiest entrance/exit to the Bay Bridge -- you will bypass much of the traffic whether going to or coming from San Francisco! (Freeway entrance at west end of street.)
West Grand Avenue
West Grand AvenueThis is the easiest entrance/exit to the Bay Bridge -- you will bypass much of the traffic whether going to or coming from San Francisco! (Freeway entrance at west end of street.)
Downtown Oakland has a variety of restaurants, bars, shopping, etc. Easily accessible by the #72 AC Transit bus line along San Pablo. Chinatown is to the east with many excellent restaurants!
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12th Street / Oakland City Center station
1245 BroadwayDowntown Oakland has a variety of restaurants, bars, shopping, etc. Easily accessible by the #72 AC Transit bus line along San Pablo. Chinatown is to the east with many excellent restaurants!
AC Transit's C & F lines, direct service to downtown San Francisco. http://www.actransit.org/ac-transit-bus-line-descriptions/#Transbay (~20 min trip. F line is much more frequent than C!)
45 habitants recommandent
7-Eleven
1501 University AveAC Transit's C & F lines, direct service to downtown San Francisco. http://www.actransit.org/ac-transit-bus-line-descriptions/#Transbay (~20 min trip. F line is much more frequent than C!)
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a friendly and lively neighborhood bar, the owners have run it for 40 years. Pool table, beer, wine, liquor. Wally's Cafe, a lunch counter in the back, has excellent Mediterranean food.
6 habitants recommandent
Bank Club Cafe
3900 San Pablo AveThis is a friendly and lively neighborhood bar, the owners have run it for 40 years. Pool table, beer, wine, liquor. Wally's Cafe, a lunch counter in the back, has excellent Mediterranean food.
Food Scene
Gourmet pizza parlor. Relaxed and informal place for lunch, dinner, or beers with friends.
47 habitants recommandent
Lanesplitter Pizza & Pub
2033 CA-123Gourmet pizza parlor. Relaxed and informal place for lunch, dinner, or beers with friends.
Do I need to describe Starbuck's? :) Enter from 40th St. side. This shopping center also has Target, Office Depot, Sports Basement, Best Buy, etc etc.
48 habitants recommandent
Starbucks
3347 Lakeshore AveDo I need to describe Starbuck's? :) Enter from 40th St. side. This shopping center also has Target, Office Depot, Sports Basement, Best Buy, etc etc.
Fantastic breakfast and lunch! On a weekend, arrive before 10am, or be prepared for a wait of up to an hour -- it's popular!!
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Brown Sugar Kitchen
2295 BroadwayFantastic breakfast and lunch! On a weekend, arrive before 10am, or be prepared for a wait of up to an hour -- it's popular!!
Traditional southern soul food, also a full service bar. Lively, fun environment.
Rob Ben’s Restaurant
3627 San Pablo AvenueTraditional southern soul food, also a full service bar. Lively, fun environment.
Local sushi restuarant. To be honest I have not tried it! But have heard good things :)
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Miyozen
1147 40th StLocal sushi restuarant. To be honest I have not tried it! But have heard good things :)
Exceptional barbecue restaurant. High quality micro brews on tap, fancy cocktails, good bourbon selection. Open 5-10pm most days. Good place for a casual but memorable date.
8 habitants recommandent
B-Side BBQ
3303 San Pablo AvenueExceptional barbecue restaurant. High quality micro brews on tap, fancy cocktails, good bourbon selection. Open 5-10pm most days. Good place for a casual but memorable date.
Vegan restaurant. Inexpensive, high quality food in a low-key environment.
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Shangri-La Vegan
4001 Linden StVegan restaurant. Inexpensive, high quality food in a low-key environment.
Excellent worker-owned bakery. Great place to get coffee, especially if the weather is nice (indoor seating is pretty limited). There are nice benches on the bike path behind it.
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Arizmendi Bakery & Pizzeria
4301 San Pablo AveExcellent worker-owned bakery. Great place to get coffee, especially if the weather is nice (indoor seating is pretty limited). There are nice benches on the bike path behind it.