Places to go in Oakland

Food & Drink

The Hidden Cafe

Cozy daytime cafe in park-like surrounds with rotating weekend brunch offerings, plus pastries.

1250 Addison St Ste 111, Berkeley, CA 94702, USA

Food & Drink

The Lake Chalet Seafood Bar & Grill

Basic seafood, cocktails & Lake Merritt views are found at this renovated boathouse with a patio.

1520 Lakeside Dr, Oakland, CA 94612, USA

Arts & Culture

The Lawrence Hall of Science

Science center at the University of California, Berkeley, with hands-on exhibits & a planetarium.

1 Centennial Dr, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA

Nightlife

The UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall

2036 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA

Food & Drink

The Wolf

A charming neighborhood brasserie offering French-Californian fare & wine in modern, airy quarters.

3853 Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA 94611, USA

Food & Drink

Tierra Mia Coffee

Stylish chain serving Latin-inspired coffee drinks made with house-roasted beans, plus pastries.

2001 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612, USA

Outdoors

Tilden Little Farm

1500 Central Park Dr, Berkeley, CA 94708, USA

Outdoors

Tilden Nature Area

Nature preserve featuring easy & challenging hiking trails with scenic views & wildlife sightings.

1500 Central Park Dr, Berkeley, CA 94708, USA

Outdoors

Tilden Regional Park

A 2,000+ acre park with a carousel, botanic garden, lake swimming, picnic areas & steam train ride.

2501 Grizzly Peak Blvd, Orinda, CA 94563, USA

Food & Drink

Timeless Coffee

Cozy cafe & full bakery serving house-roasted java & homemade vegan/vegetarian dishes & pastries.

4252 Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA 94611, USA

Nightlife

Wood Tavern

Californian-inspired menu of sustainable fare plus wine in a modern-rustic setting.

6317 College Ave, Oakland, CA 94618, USA

Wellness

Woodhouse Spa - Walnut Creek

1636 Cypress St, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, USA

Food & Drink

Yoshi's

Combination sushi restaurant & nightclub offering Japanese fare & live music in a relaxed setting.

510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA 94607, USA