Christina's Guidebook
My personal favorite places to chill
Parts of Oakland that are popular.. and maybe not so popular that only a local weirdo would tell you to go to.
Nice place to sit, walk, picnic and people watch. Close to the house
751 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Anfiteatro Lake Merritt
Lake Merritt BoulevardNice place to sit, walk, picnic and people watch. Close to the house
They play new and old movies here. You sit on couches! Good food and drinks served to your table.
156 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The New Parkway Theater
474 24th StThey play new and old movies here. You sit on couches! Good food and drinks served to your table.
One of the most beautiful movie theaters I’ve ever seen. Built in the 1920s
382 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand AveOne of the most beautiful movie theaters I’ve ever seen. Built in the 1920s
Parque Regional de Redwood
7867 Redwood RoadMy favorite hiking spot 🌲🌲
My favorite eats in Oakland
Some of these first suggestions are in walking distance from the house.
Walking distance. Cute place to chill and get coffee
7 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Xochi the Dog Cafe
1038 E 21st StWalking distance. Cute place to chill and get coffee
Philomena
1801 14th AveWalking distance. Upscale pizza that’s pretty bomb
Walking distance. Hole in the wall amazing Thai/Laos food
70 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Champa Garden
2102 8th AveWalking distance. Hole in the wall amazing Thai/Laos food
Blue & Gold Liquor
1811 14th AveWalking distance. When you need a snack or drink.. or drank..
Tacos Mi Rancho
1434 1st AvenueBy the lake. Amazing tacos, cheap, and open super late!
Portal Oakland
1611 2nd AveBy the lake. Nice brunch place
Vegan Mob - Vegan BBQ and Soul Food
1199 Lake Park AveVegan done Oakland style
In Oakland. My ultimate favorite brunch place. Southern fusion food
53 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Aunt Mary's Cafe
4640 Telegraph AvenueIn Oakland. My ultimate favorite brunch place. Southern fusion food
In Oakland. When I wanna treat myself and spend money on good food.
146 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Burma Superstar
4721 Telegraph AveIn Oakland. When I wanna treat myself and spend money on good food.
Oakland breakfast done real old school.
16 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Home of Chicken & Waffles
444 Embarcadero WestOakland breakfast done real old school.
In Oakland. Cute historic dinner and ice cream parlor. It’s in the movie UP since Pixar is here in the bay.
129 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Fentons Creamery
4226 Piedmont AveIn Oakland. Cute historic dinner and ice cream parlor. It’s in the movie UP since Pixar is here in the bay.
Humphry Slocombe
Because I just love ice cream
Weekly or monthly events that are awesome
First Fridays
2633 Telegraph AveGrand Lake Farmers Market
746 Grand AveAlameda Point Antiques Faire 1st Sunday Every Month
3900 Main StSan Francisco places I love
Academy Of Sciences station
Haight-Ashbury
Parque Golden Gate
Chinatown
Bars… but not the swanky ones
Kona Club
4401 Piedmont AveThe Alley | Piano Bar & Restaurant
3325 Grand AveMy friend works here. Let me know if your going and I’ll tell her.
8 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Lodge
3758 Piedmont AveMy friend works here. Let me know if your going and I’ll tell her.
Stinkys
My friend works here, let me know your going and I’ll tell him.
Ruby Room
132 14th StHeart & Dagger Saloon
504 Lake Park AveStork Club
2330 Telegraph AveForbidden Island
1304 Lincoln AveWhere I shop antiques and weird stuff
East Bay Depot for Creative Reuse
4695 Telegraph AveUrban Ore
900 Murray StOut of the Closet - Oakland
238 E 18th StThe Antique Center
6519 Telegraph Avenue