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
Kinfolx
1951 Telegraph Ave Ste 4, Oakland, CA 94612, USA
Outdoors
Knowland Park
This open, largely undeveloped park is the habitat for many native plants & animals.
9777 Golf Links Rd, Oakland, CA 94605, USA
Wellness
Kume Spa - Grand Avenue
614 Grand Ave B, Oakland, CA 94610, USA
Sports & Recreation
Lake Chabot Golf Course
Public & executive golf courses open since 1923, 36 holes of disc golf & a Spanish design clubhouse.
11450 Golf Links Rd, Oakland, CA 94605, USA
Arts & Culture
Lake Merritt Amphitheater
Between 12th Street and 1st Ave., QPXQ+Q9, Lake Merritt Blvd, Oakland, CA 94612, USA
Nightlife
Lakeside Lounge
338 E 18th St, Oakland, CA 94606, USA
Outdoors
Lakeside Park
666 Bellevue Ave, Oakland, CA 94610, USA
Outdoors
Leona Heights Park
4444 Mountain Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619, USA
Nightlife
Mad Oak Bar ‘N’ Yard
Happening watering hole with a patio, plus beer on tap & rotating chefs dishing up cool snacks.
135 12th St, Oakland, CA 94607, USA
Food & Drink
MAMA Oakland
A modern, welcoming nook serving seasonally minded, three-course Italian dinners & thoughtful wines.
388 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA 94610, USA
Outdoors
Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline
Wetland shorebird preserve offering trails, fishing, picnic areas, a boathouse & rental facilities.
1 Swan Wy, Oakland, CA 94621, USA
Sports & Recreation
Metropolitan Golf Links
Scenic course with 9-hole loops, a driving range & views of planes landing at the nearby airport.
10051 Doolittle Dr, Oakland, CA 94603, USA
Outdoors
Middle Harbor Shoreline Park
Public preserve with trails, BBQs, an amphitheater & sweeping views of the bay & San Francisco.
2777 Middle Harbor Rd, Oakland, CA 94607, USA
Outdoors
Mission Peak Trail Head
Open space featuring a steep hiking trail with sweeping valley & bay views from the summit.
680 Stanford Ave, Fremont, CA 94539, USA
Food & Drink
Mohka House
2139 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94602, USA
Sports & Recreation
Monarch Bay Golf Club
Golf club featuring 18- & 9-hole courses with skyline views, plus a practice facility.
13800 Monarch Bay Dr, San Leandro, CA 94577, USA
Outdoors
Montclair Park
6226 Moraga Ave, Oakland, CA 94611, USA
Outdoors
Mosswood Park
4-acre urban park with a recreation center offering regular events, classes & camps.
3612 Webster St, Oakland, CA 94609, USA
Food & Drink
Mua
Renovated, industrial warehouse offering eclectic small plates, cocktails & songs spun by a DJ.
2442a Webster St, Oakland, CA 94612, USA
Arts & Culture
Oakland Aviation Museum
Museum housing an extensive aircraft collection & various aviation exhibits in a historic hangar.
8252 Earhart Rd, Oakland, CA 94621, USA
Arts & Culture
Oakland Metro Operahouse
This 6,000-sq-ft black-box theater features a full bar & a lineup of diverse entertainment.
303 Castro St, Oakland, CA 94607, USA
Family
Oakland Zoo
Long-standing zoo features 850+ native & exotic animals, a wildlife theater & educational programs.
9777 Golf Links Rd, Oakland, CA 94605, USA
Shopping
Oaklandish Downtown
Charitable organization showcasing stylish, artist-designed cotton basics & accessories.
1444 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612, USA
Nightlife
Oeste - Bar
Daytime eats, multi-cultural dinner plates & drinks in chic, comfortable digs (& soon, a roof deck).
722 Clay St, Oakland, CA 94607, USA