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.
Arts & Culture
Pacific Pinball Museum
Museum displaying rare & vintage pinball machines, which are also playable, amid colorful local art.
1510 Webster St, Alameda, CA 94501, USA
Arts & Culture
Paramount Theatre Oakland
Art Deco theater opened in 1931 hosting ballet & symphony performances, plus classic movies.
2025 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612, USA
Wellness
Piedmont Springs
3939 Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA 94611, USA
Outdoors
Pine Knoll Park
Compact outdoor oasis offering a grassy knoll with park benches & scenic lake vistas.
1850 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland, CA 94606, USA
Food & Drink
Quinn's Lighthouse
Seafood spot in an 1890-built landmark featuring patio dining, marina views & a lively upstairs bar.
1951 Embarcadero, Oakland, CA 94606, USA
Sports & Recreation
Redwood Canyon Golf Course
Public course with 18 holes around the San Leandro Creek, plus a laid-back bistro & roaming deer.
17007 Redwood Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94546, USA
Outdoors
Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park
Sprawling forest featuring redwood groves & rare wildlife, plus trails, picnic areas & campsites.
Oakland, CA, USA
Outdoors
Roberts Regional Recreation Area
An 82-acre park in a stand of second-growth redwoods, popular for picnics & recreational sports.
10570 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619, USA
Outdoors
Rockridge-Temescal Greenbelt
Urban greenbelt offers a playground, climbing wall & creek amid butterfly gardens & redwood groves.
5500 Claremont Ave, Oakland, CA 94618, USA
Food & Drink
Sana'a Cafe
801 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94607, USA
Food & Drink
Scott's Seafood Grill & Bar
Upscale eatery, one of a small chain, pairs a large menu of fish-focused fare with wine & cocktails.
2 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94607, USA
Outdoors
Sequoia Bayview Trail Trailhead
This flat, shaded trail through Sequoias with glimpses of the bay draws hikers & mountain bikers.
10800 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94611, USA
Outdoors
Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve
The site of an ancient volcano, this park offers self-guided tours & features many hiking trails.
Oakland, CA 94611, USA
Wellness
Simply Green Day Spa
630 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA 94610, USA
Outdoors
Skyline Gate Staging Area
Carpark & gateway to a protected area spanning over 1000 acres of redwood forest & grassland.
8490 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94611, USA
Outdoors
Snow Park
This park with a small golf course & a putting green features views of Lake Merritt.
Harrison St & 19th St, Lakeside Dr, Oakland, CA 94612, USA
Nightlife
Sobre Mesa
Tropical design touches & plants outfit this chic cocktail lounge with Afro-Latino small plates.
1618 Franklin St, Oakland, CA 94612, USA
Nightlife
Study Hall Rooftop Lounge
2121 Center St, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA
Outdoors
Sunol Regional Wilderness
6,859-acre park with varied terrain & a scenic gorge for hiking, a visitor center & more.
1895 Geary Rd, Sunol, CA 94586, USA
Outdoors
Temescal Regional Recreation Area
Urban, lakeside retreat offering swim & picnic areas, a fishing dock, trails & playgrounds.
6500 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94618, USA
Nightlife
The Alley
Photo-filled lounge with dining, cocktails & live piano or guitar music with participation singing.
3325 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA 94610, USA
Food & Drink
The Cook and Her Farmer
Cozy, welcoming spot for Californian cuisine & wine with a seasonal & local emphasis.
510 9th St, Oakland, CA 94607, USA
Food & Drink
The Fat Lady Bar & Restaurant
Cozy, dimly lit restaurant dispensing American grub, wines & more in sultry, Victorian-style digs.
201 Washington St, Oakland, CA 94607, USA
Nightlife
The Fireside Lounge
Bar with a convivial living-room vibe offering craft beers, spirits & regular live music.
1453 Webster St, Alameda, CA 94501, USA