Oakland, Alameda County, CA
Places to go in Oakland
85 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
Food & Drink
ACRE Kitchen and Bar
5655 College Ave, Oakland, CA 94618, USA
Family
Adventure Playground
160 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94710, USA
Food & Drink
Ain't Normal Cafe
5701 College Ave, Oakland, CA 94618, USA
Food & Drink
Almond and Oak
Market-fresh California cuisine & cocktails offered in a warm eatery with a cool warehouse vibe .
3311 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA 94610, USA
Food & Drink
Awaken Cafe & Roasting
Cool coffeehouse teaming its java with beer, wine, pastries & live music in an art-filled space.
1429 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612, USA
Food & Drink
Belotti Ristorante E Bottega
Neighborhood bistro offering elevated Italian cuisine & wines served in a chill space.
5403 College Ave, Oakland, CA 94618, USA
Arts & Culture
Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive
Art exhibits range from Asian artifacts to local works with an equally diverse film program.
2155 Center St, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA
Food & Drink
Bombera
3459 Champion St, Oakland, CA 94602, USA
Family
California Trail at Oakland Zoo
9777 Golf Links Rd, Oakland, CA 94605, USA
Arts & Culture
Chabot Space & Science Center
Big complex featuring interactive exhibits on outer space, a planetarium, a gift shop & more.
10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619, USA
Outdoors
Claremont Canyon Regional Preserve
208-acre preserve with hiking & equestrian trails, plus views of nearby cities & San Francisco Bay.
Claremont Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705, USA
Food & Drink
Claremont Resort & Club
Landmark hotel dating from 1915 offering upscale rooms, plus pools, a spa & multiple dining options.
41 Tunnel Rd, Berkeley, CA 94705, USA
Wellness
Cocoon Day Spa Oakland - Rockridge
5377 College Ave, Oakland, CA 94618, USA
Food & Drink
Commis
Open-kitchen experiments with unique ingredients to craft inspired New American fixed-price dinners.
3859 Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA 94611, USA
Food & Drink
Cornerstone Craft Beer & Live Music
Expansive, multi-faceted beer hall & American kitchen with live music, ping pong & outdoor seating.
2367 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA 94704, USA
Outdoors
De Fremery Park
Verdant 9.5 acre park with a swimming pool, skate park, tennis courts, playground & sports fields.
1651 Adeline St, Oakland, CA 94607, USA
Food & Drink
Delah Coffee
420 W Grand Ave, Oakland, CA 94612, USA
Outdoors
Dimond Park
Park featuring creekside hiking trails, picnic areas, playgrounds, a pool & a recreational center.
3860 Hanly Rd, Oakland, CA 94602, USA
Outdoors
Dracena Quarry Park
Formerly a rock quarry, this 8-acre park features a large lawn, playground, dog run & climbing wall.
130 Dracena Ave, Piedmont, CA 94611, USA
Outdoors
El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve
Jumbo natural forest featuring hiking & horseback trails, unique plants & rare sandstone formations.
CA-35 &, Skyline Blvd, Redwood City, CA 94062, USA
Outdoors
Huckleberry Botanic Regional Preserve
This 241-acre wooded preserve features a self-guided, botanic interpretive trail & restrooms.
7087 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94611, USA
Outdoors
Huddart Park
This 900-acre, forested park offers hiking & riding trails, plus picnic areas & an archery range.
1100 Kings Mountain Rd, Woodside, CA 94062, USA
Nightlife
Ivy Room
Hip neighborhood bar featuring craft cocktails, quirky vintage decor & regular live music.
860 San Pablo Ave, Albany, CA 94706, USA
Outdoors
Joaquin Miller Park
Dog-friendly woodland park on 500 acres boasting rustic trails, meadows & picnic sites.
3300 Joaquin Miller Rd, Oakland, CA 94602, USA