Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
Amazing steak combined with a mild Asian influence, the hibachi shots are kind of a mandatory thing to order before dinner. The steak menu can get really expensive if you decide you want to eat kobe/wagyu beef and the meal is always topped off with some cotton candy at the end.
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Alexander's Steakhouse
448 Brannan StAmazing steak combined with a mild Asian influence, the hibachi shots are kind of a mandatory thing to order before dinner. The steak menu can get really expensive if you decide you want to eat kobe/wagyu beef and the meal is always topped off with some cotton candy at the end.
Espetus is for people that love meat. The Bay Area has a very large Brazilian population and as a result places like Espetos have become really popular. It features a kind of all-you-can-eat style of menu. You basically have a card on your table that signals the waiters to either stop at your table or stop coming to your table. The waiters bring by food ranging from shrimp, to lamb, to filet mignon. It’s not cheap, it doesn’t break the bank, great spot to try.
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Espetus Churrascaria - San Francisco
1686 Market StreetEspetus is for people that love meat. The Bay Area has a very large Brazilian population and as a result places like Espetos have become really popular. It features a kind of all-you-can-eat style of menu. You basically have a card on your table that signals the waiters to either stop at your table or stop coming to your table. The waiters bring by food ranging from shrimp, to lamb, to filet mignon. It’s not cheap, it doesn’t break the bank, great spot to try.
If you’re in the mood for Italian this is a relatively affordable option and one of the best places to eat on this side of the Bay Area. Basically a 10 minute drive away it’s a great option.
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Belotti Ristorante E Bottega
5403 College AveIf you’re in the mood for Italian this is a relatively affordable option and one of the best places to eat on this side of the Bay Area. Basically a 10 minute drive away it’s a great option.
El Mansour is an authentic Moroccan restaurant that features real Moroccan food, belly dancers, floor seating, and a generally awesome vibe. It’s just great all around especially if you want a change of pace.
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El Mansour
3119 Clement StEl Mansour is an authentic Moroccan restaurant that features real Moroccan food, belly dancers, floor seating, and a generally awesome vibe. It’s just great all around especially if you want a change of pace.
Much in the style of Alexander's it's one of the best steakhouses in the world but it has a french style to it. Not cheap, but amazing food.
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Gary Danko
800 North Point StMuch in the style of Alexander's it's one of the best steakhouses in the world but it has a french style to it. Not cheap, but amazing food.
The Bay Area is home to the largest Afghan population in the United States, as a result there are a handful of amazing Afghan restaurants. This is our favorite in the area. If you like jasmine rice, kebabs, yogurt dumplings and pumpkin dishes then you’ll want to stop by. Try a kebab with the green sauce, an order of mantu and kadu and you’ll go home happy.
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Kamdesh Afghan Kabab House
332 14th StThe Bay Area is home to the largest Afghan population in the United States, as a result there are a handful of amazing Afghan restaurants. This is our favorite in the area. If you like jasmine rice, kebabs, yogurt dumplings and pumpkin dishes then you’ll want to stop by. Try a kebab with the green sauce, an order of mantu and kadu and you’ll go home happy.
There is a huge food truck/pop up restaurant scene in the Bay Area and this is one of the best places they congregate. If you’ve ever wanted to try a korean style taco, a chocolate covered bacon strip, or a lamb burger this is the place to go check out. There is usually at least 10 trucks parked here and it's a great place to just take in some of the world's youngest chefs and try some experimental foods. A great place to go for lunch.
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SoMa StrEat Food Park
428 11th StThere is a huge food truck/pop up restaurant scene in the Bay Area and this is one of the best places they congregate. If you’ve ever wanted to try a korean style taco, a chocolate covered bacon strip, or a lamb burger this is the place to go check out. There is usually at least 10 trucks parked here and it's a great place to just take in some of the world's youngest chefs and try some experimental foods. A great place to go for lunch.
I’m putting this here because it's the closest “quaint” downtown area. It’s a couple streets of a very nice neighborhood with a couple shops and a bunch of restaurants. If you’re not sure what you want, you want to walk around, then this is a nice safe place to go check out. It has everything including Mexican, Irish, Greek, Japanese, Chinese, Pizza, Burgers, Sandwiches, Bagels, Frozen Yogurt, and so on and so forth. There is a farmers market here on Sundays as well so if you want to just get out of the house this is a close option.
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Montclair
I’m putting this here because it's the closest “quaint” downtown area. It’s a couple streets of a very nice neighborhood with a couple shops and a bunch of restaurants. If you’re not sure what you want, you want to walk around, then this is a nice safe place to go check out. It has everything including Mexican, Irish, Greek, Japanese, Chinese, Pizza, Burgers, Sandwiches, Bagels, Frozen Yogurt, and so on and so forth. There is a farmers market here on Sundays as well so if you want to just get out of the house this is a close option.
Almost Walking Distance (not quite but almost)
Putting this here because it's extremely close and surprisingly they make an awesome burger. If you’re just looking for a burger and some curly fries it’s about a mile or two away. It’s in the back of a liquor store, they close at 5pm, and are closed Sundays.
Tony’s Market
7980 Mountain BlvdAlmost Walking Distance (not quite but almost)
Putting this here because it's extremely close and surprisingly they make an awesome burger. If you’re just looking for a burger and some curly fries it’s about a mile or two away. It’s in the back of a liquor store, they close at 5pm, and are closed Sundays.
Drinks & Nightlife
Faction Brewing is an amazing brewery built in Alameda in a old factory on the old naval yard. During WWII this is where the fleets were built and tens of thousands of people lived in this area. Since then it's basically been abandoned. Driving to the brewery you will probably get a bit of a zombie-apocalypse feeling as you drive through the small town of empty buildings. However, on the water the empty buildings are being revitalized and you’ll find Faction Brewing here. It’s directly on the water so it has an epic view of the Bay Bridge and the City from an angle that no one else has, you’ll find people cooking food outdoors and a great selection of brews to try out. Also, there is H
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Faction Brewing
2501 Monarch StFaction Brewing is an amazing brewery built in Alameda in a old factory on the old naval yard. During WWII this is where the fleets were built and tens of thousands of people lived in this area. Since then it's basically been abandoned. Driving to the brewery you will probably get a bit of a zombie-apocalypse feeling as you drive through the small town of empty buildings. However, on the water the empty buildings are being revitalized and you’ll find Faction Brewing here. It’s directly on the water so it has an epic view of the Bay Bridge and the City from an angle that no one else has, you’ll find people cooking food outdoors and a great selection of brews to try out. Also, there is H
My favorite speakeasy style bar also crafts some of the best cocktails you’ve ever had. Each cocktail is made with extreme care. There is very limited space so call ahead to reserve a table, there is a small bar area if you want to try to walk in. If you want a true cocktail experience in a nice dim bar, this is an awesome choice.
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Bourbon & Branch
501 Jones StMy favorite speakeasy style bar also crafts some of the best cocktails you’ve ever had. Each cocktail is made with extreme care. There is very limited space so call ahead to reserve a table, there is a small bar area if you want to try to walk in. If you want a true cocktail experience in a nice dim bar, this is an awesome choice.
A pirate themed dive bar that has drinks the size of your head, the jamaican rum is really good, but be wary of the Scorpion Bowls. They taste awesome but you’ll probably need some help leaving.
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Smuggler's Cove
650 Gough StA pirate themed dive bar that has drinks the size of your head, the jamaican rum is really good, but be wary of the Scorpion Bowls. They taste awesome but you’ll probably need some help leaving.
Yoshis is a Japanese Restaurant in Jack London Square that features live Jazz performances. I didn’t list it in restaurants because as a restaurant it's good but nothing I’d have you go out of your way for. If you want a night hanging out, eating some japanese food, and listening to some local jazz musicians, this is a nice spot to check out.
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Yoshi's Oakland
510 Embarcadero WestYoshis is a Japanese Restaurant in Jack London Square that features live Jazz performances. I didn’t list it in restaurants because as a restaurant it's good but nothing I’d have you go out of your way for. If you want a night hanging out, eating some japanese food, and listening to some local jazz musicians, this is a nice spot to check out.
Entertainment & Activities
Cobb's Comedy Club
915 Columbus AveGreat Comedy Club
The Punch Line San Francisco
444 Battery StGreat Comedy Club
San Jose Improv
62 S Second StGreat Comedy Club
The cruises are actually a really nice thing to do, if you check out hornblower.com or sanfranciscobayboatcruise.com you can see what they are offering. They have everything from wine tasting to nightclub cruises and watching the sun go down over the bridges on a boat is pretty spectacular.
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Hornblower Cruises & Events
Hornblower LandingThe cruises are actually a really nice thing to do, if you check out hornblower.com or sanfranciscobayboatcruise.com you can see what they are offering. They have everything from wine tasting to nightclub cruises and watching the sun go down over the bridges on a boat is pretty spectacular.
The Oakland Coliseum is right down the street, you can see it from your bed. The Golden State Warriors (basketball), the Oakland Athletics (baseball), and the Oakland Raiders (Football) all call this complex home. The Warriors are the biggest draw in the world in terms of Basketball right now so if they are playing you should definitely try to get tickets. Along with that, there are always concerts/events going on so you should definitely check to see if anything is happening during your stay.
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RingCentral Coliseum
7000 Coliseum WayThe Oakland Coliseum is right down the street, you can see it from your bed. The Golden State Warriors (basketball), the Oakland Athletics (baseball), and the Oakland Raiders (Football) all call this complex home. The Warriors are the biggest draw in the world in terms of Basketball right now so if they are playing you should definitely try to get tickets. Along with that, there are always concerts/events going on so you should definitely check to see if anything is happening during your stay.
The Oakland Zoo is almost walking distance from the house, if you’d like to spend the day checking out some animals it's right down the road.
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Oakland Zoo stasjon
9777 Golf Links RdThe Oakland Zoo is almost walking distance from the house, if you’d like to spend the day checking out some animals it's right down the road.
Arts & Culture
The Exploratorium is a museum in San Francisco that turns itself into a bar at night. It's as completely unique experience, and it's a great date night in the city, check out their website to see what exhibits are in town.
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Exploratorium
Green StreetThe Exploratorium is a museum in San Francisco that turns itself into a bar at night. It's as completely unique experience, and it's a great date night in the city, check out their website to see what exhibits are in town.
If you’re looking to catch an opera or come see one of your favorite composers this is the best venue in the Bay Area in my opinion. Pop over to the website to see who is in town during your visit.
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Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall
201 Van Ness AveIf you’re looking to catch an opera or come see one of your favorite composers this is the best venue in the Bay Area in my opinion. Pop over to the website to see who is in town during your visit.
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
151 3rd St
California Academy of Sciences
55 Music Concourse DrParks & Nature
In the heart of downtown Oakland is Lake Meritt. It’s a nice place to go if you want to just have a day at the park, walk around the lake, grab a bite, and take it easy.
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Lake Merritt Amphitheater
Lake Merritt BoulevardIn the heart of downtown Oakland is Lake Meritt. It’s a nice place to go if you want to just have a day at the park, walk around the lake, grab a bite, and take it easy.
In the heart of San Francisco is a huge sprawling park with a zoo, a museum, and all sorts of activities to partake in. If you want a nice day in the park this is probably the best you’ll get.
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Golden Gate Park
In the heart of San Francisco is a huge sprawling park with a zoo, a museum, and all sorts of activities to partake in. If you want a nice day in the park this is probably the best you’ll get.
Lake Chabot is a state park that is right down the road from the house. It's a true state park and if you want to walk a trail, ride a horse, go jetskiing, shooting at the range, or any other outdoorsy type activities this is a great place to start.
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Lake Chabot Regional Park
17600 Lake Chabot RdLake Chabot is a state park that is right down the road from the house. It's a true state park and if you want to walk a trail, ride a horse, go jetskiing, shooting at the range, or any other outdoorsy type activities this is a great place to start.
Mission Peak is a mountain peak that towers above the neighboring hills. It's a good 6-7 miles to the top but it's worth it if you’re the hiking type. At the top you’ll see a spectacular view of the entire bay so if you feel like a hike this is where we think you should start.
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Mission Peaks
1401 Red Hawk CirMission Peak is a mountain peak that towers above the neighboring hills. It's a good 6-7 miles to the top but it's worth it if you’re the hiking type. At the top you’ll see a spectacular view of the entire bay so if you feel like a hike this is where we think you should start.
Gorgeous beaches about 30 minutes south along the coast of California, it's a great beachfront town. They offer horse riding on the beach and things like that, definitely swing by if you want a day at the beach. More scenic than fun.
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Half Moon Bay
Gorgeous beaches about 30 minutes south along the coast of California, it's a great beachfront town. They offer horse riding on the beach and things like that, definitely swing by if you want a day at the beach. More scenic than fun.
Santa Cruz is about an hour away and has more of a Southern California beach town vibe to it. It’s more yellow sand, surfers, a rollercoaster on the boardwalk, carnival rides and a big pier to walk out on kinda place. More fun than scenic.
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Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz is about an hour away and has more of a Southern California beach town vibe to it. It’s more yellow sand, surfers, a rollercoaster on the boardwalk, carnival rides and a big pier to walk out on kinda place. More fun than scenic.
If you’re willing to go a bit further, about 90 minutes away is Monterey. You can stop by the Aquarium or check out some of the best SCUBA diving in the area down here.
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Monterey
If you’re willing to go a bit further, about 90 minutes away is Monterey. You can stop by the Aquarium or check out some of the best SCUBA diving in the area down here.
San Francisco Botaniske Hage
1199 9th AveSightseeing
You can take one of the day tours to the island from Fisherman's Wharf, they will take you around the old prison and show you all the cells of the famous convicts that used to inhabit the island.
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Alcatraz-øya
You can take one of the day tours to the island from Fisherman's Wharf, they will take you around the old prison and show you all the cells of the famous convicts that used to inhabit the island.
A very touristy area to get some souvenirs, check out the metal man doing his robot, eat some clam chowder, and have a nice family day. Everyone should come here once.
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Fiskernes havn
2801 Leavenworth StA very touristy area to get some souvenirs, check out the metal man doing his robot, eat some clam chowder, and have a nice family day. Everyone should come here once.
The famous twisty street in the heart of San Francisco. It can be fun place to stop by.
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Lombard Street
Lombard StreetThe famous twisty street in the heart of San Francisco. It can be fun place to stop by.