Guidebook for Oakland
Parks & Nature
This place is so unique. There is no place like that I know of. Walt Disney was inspired by Fairyland to create Disneyland. Kids love it!
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Children’S Fairyland
699 Bellevue AveThis place is so unique. There is no place like that I know of. Walt Disney was inspired by Fairyland to create Disneyland. Kids love it!
Great park for kids and there is a little nature trail along Sausal Creek.
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Dimond park
3860 Hanly RdGreat park for kids and there is a little nature trail along Sausal Creek.
There is something for everyone here. Trail to run the Lake, parks for kids, lots of great restaurants and shopping all around, a bonsai park, a lovely community garden, and more.
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Lake Merritt Amphitheater
Lake Merritt BoulevardThere is something for everyone here. Trail to run the Lake, parks for kids, lots of great restaurants and shopping all around, a bonsai park, a lovely community garden, and more.
Wonderful redwoods. These are third growth Redwoods but they are still majestic! There were once huge redwoods bigger than Muir Woods here in Oakland. Nice play park for kids too. Great spot for picnics.
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Redwood Regional Park
7867 Redwood RoadWonderful redwoods. These are third growth Redwoods but they are still majestic! There were once huge redwoods bigger than Muir Woods here in Oakland. Nice play park for kids too. Great spot for picnics.
Really lovely little park not far from the house. Probably my first choice for a picnic. Amazing stone work stairway and landscaping. Play structures too.
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Joaquin Miller Park
3300 Joaquin Miller RdReally lovely little park not far from the house. Probably my first choice for a picnic. Amazing stone work stairway and landscaping. Play structures too.
A little farther from the house but worth the trip for the stream train that usually runs on the weekends and I think year round in the summer. It goes through the forest and there are cute miniature "towns". Great during sunset. Kids love it but I would go without kids too!
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Tilden Regional Park
2501 Grizzly Peak BlvdA little farther from the house but worth the trip for the stream train that usually runs on the weekends and I think year round in the summer. It goes through the forest and there are cute miniature "towns". Great during sunset. Kids love it but I would go without kids too!
Food Scene
It's so close, the food is amazing, and the price is right! We used to walk there before dark.
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Champa Garden
2102 8th AveIt's so close, the food is amazing, and the price is right! We used to walk there before dark.
If you are interested in a really nice fancy pizza this is the place for you to check out.
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Sister
3308 Grand AveIf you are interested in a really nice fancy pizza this is the place for you to check out.
Lakeshore Cafe
3257 Lakeshore AveNice breakfast spot!
This is a super simple unassuming place for good bagel and breakfast sandwiches that we used to get to take to Dimond Park.
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Dimond Cafe
3430 Fruitvale AveThis is a super simple unassuming place for good bagel and breakfast sandwiches that we used to get to take to Dimond Park.
Nice Italian restaurant with some interesting foodie options. Good wine. Nice outdoor seating. Can be packed on weekends. So close to the house! My favorite close by restaurant.
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Bellanico Restaurant and Wine Bar
4238 Park BlvdNice Italian restaurant with some interesting foodie options. Good wine. Nice outdoor seating. Can be packed on weekends. So close to the house! My favorite close by restaurant.
This is a bit far from the house but I am listing it because it was great with a small child due to their enclosed sandbox so adults can eat and drink while the kiddies play.
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Westbrae Biergarten
1280 Gilman StThis is a bit far from the house but I am listing it because it was great with a small child due to their enclosed sandbox so adults can eat and drink while the kiddies play.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is more like a biergarten with a big selection of beer and some wine. Great outdoor seating with a view of the Lake. You can bring kids. The food is pretty good too. Sometimes there are DJs.
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Portal Oakland
1611 2nd AveThis is more like a biergarten with a big selection of beer and some wine. Great outdoor seating with a view of the Lake. You can bring kids. The food is pretty good too. Sometimes there are DJs.
Penrose
3311 Grand AveAmazing cocktails and food! Probably the best place on Grand Ave.
Arts & Culture
We would go here Friday nights for the Food Trucks and the music. Plus, the museum is open late and half price. Great museum--much better than expected! Get food from the Food Trucks then have a picnic in their courtyard. If you have kids they will love to run around.
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Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak StWe would go here Friday nights for the Food Trucks and the music. Plus, the museum is open late and half price. Great museum--much better than expected! Get food from the Food Trucks then have a picnic in their courtyard. If you have kids they will love to run around.
Pacific Film Archive Theater
Great place for historical and art films.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
230 Bay PlTrader Joe's
3250 Lakeshore AveEntertainment & Activities
Food and Drink offered while you watch! There is a mommy brigade night when small children are welcome!
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The New Parkway Theater
474 24th StFood and Drink offered while you watch! There is a mommy brigade night when small children are welcome!
Getting Around
Lake Merritt Station
800 Oak St