Adam's Point and Oakland
Places and Things
The best place for all things Oakland and California. Art and design, history, kid's exhibits, and (in our opinion) a world-class restaurant. Come on a Friday night (post-pandemic) for live music and Oakland's best food trucks. Or simply come to chill in the rooftop garden and visit the koi pond.
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Museo de California en Oakland
1000 Oak StThe best place for all things Oakland and California. Art and design, history, kid's exhibits, and (in our opinion) a world-class restaurant. Come on a Friday night (post-pandemic) for live music and Oakland's best food trucks. Or simply come to chill in the rooftop garden and visit the koi pond.
What, were you planning to NOT visit Lake Merritt? It's two tenths of a mile away. You have some time today. Just walk there.
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Anfiteatro Lake Merritt
Lake Merritt BoulevardWhat, were you planning to NOT visit Lake Merritt? It's two tenths of a mile away. You have some time today. Just walk there.
Oakland's historic movie palace is the only place we see films. Blockbusters, classics on 70mm, Q/A with local filmmakers; they've got it all. If you're lucky, you may get a performance on the historic pipe organ before your film starts.
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Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand AveOakland's historic movie palace is the only place we see films. Blockbusters, classics on 70mm, Q/A with local filmmakers; they've got it all. If you're lucky, you may get a performance on the historic pipe organ before your film starts.
Have children? Bring them to Children's Fairyland. Good, wholesome, fun. Don't have children? Just sit on the grass under the big sign. You can use the mat we've provided.
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Fairyland de los Niños
699 Bellevue AveHave children? Bring them to Children's Fairyland. Good, wholesome, fun. Don't have children? Just sit on the grass under the big sign. You can use the mat we've provided.
Food for your Mouth
A Bay Area institution. Mac and cheese, in more varieties than you thought possible. They also have other foods, but not ones as important.
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Homeroom
400 40th StA Bay Area institution. Mac and cheese, in more varieties than you thought possible. They also have other foods, but not ones as important.
Have you ever had two portobello mushrooms, sandwiching smoked mozzarella cheese, breaded and fried, between a burger bun with toppings? If so, you've probably been to Trueburger.
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Trueburger
146 Grand AveHave you ever had two portobello mushrooms, sandwiching smoked mozzarella cheese, breaded and fried, between a burger bun with toppings? If so, you've probably been to Trueburger.
A Bay Area classic. Order a small Blanca and add black olives to the Good Health pizza with whole wheat crust. You won't regret it. Also they have deep-dish.
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Zachary's Chicago Pizza
5801 College AveA Bay Area classic. Order a small Blanca and add black olives to the Good Health pizza with whole wheat crust. You won't regret it. Also they have deep-dish.
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Bay Area weather is mild as a rule. Sometimes, however, the exceptions seem more common than the rule. Bring a couple jackets. An umbrella wouldn't hurt, but it wouldn't see much use, either.