Guidebook for Oakland

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Guidebook for Oakland

Drinks & Nightlife

Great spot to grab some of the best bear the East Bay has to offer -- and see some of the magic behind the awesome local craft brewery. Food truck outside is a great bonus, and lots of familiar spots to grab take-out before/after. Happens to be located near the local Walmart, which is a nice bonus if you need to pick up anything you forgot to bring along. Dog Friendly!
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Drake's Brewing Company
1933 Davis St
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Great spot to grab some of the best bear the East Bay has to offer -- and see some of the magic behind the awesome local craft brewery. Food truck outside is a great bonus, and lots of familiar spots to grab take-out before/after. Happens to be located near the local Walmart, which is a nice bonus if you need to pick up anything you forgot to bring along. Dog Friendly!
Another great brewery, located at the foot of Park Street in Alameda -- which is packed with great food and shopping, though you might not look any further than "Monkey King At the Brewery" serving awesome fusion faire out the adjacent alley. Their Island City IPA is one of my favorite beers to fill a growler!
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Alameda Island Brewing Company
1716 Park St
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Another great brewery, located at the foot of Park Street in Alameda -- which is packed with great food and shopping, though you might not look any further than "Monkey King At the Brewery" serving awesome fusion faire out the adjacent alley. Their Island City IPA is one of my favorite beers to fill a growler!

Essentials

My favorite grocery store -- an outlet for name brand groceries, fresh (often organic) produce, quality pet food, beer/wine and random delicacies for a fraction of what you'd pay at conventional grocery stores. Please don't go to Whole Foods while you're staying with me!
Grocery Outlet Bargain Market
2179 E 14th St
My favorite grocery store -- an outlet for name brand groceries, fresh (often organic) produce, quality pet food, beer/wine and random delicacies for a fraction of what you'd pay at conventional grocery stores. Please don't go to Whole Foods while you're staying with me!

Getting Around

BART and You're There! Convenient and affordable public transit to all points West (San Francisco/Daly City,) North (Berkeley/Richmond,) and South (Hayward, Fremont, San Jose.) New trains coming in 2018; free and dog-friendly if you know what you're doing ;)
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Coliseum station
7200 San Leandro St
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BART and You're There! Convenient and affordable public transit to all points West (San Francisco/Daly City,) North (Berkeley/Richmond,) and South (Hayward, Fremont, San Jose.) New trains coming in 2018; free and dog-friendly if you know what you're doing ;)

Food Scene

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Wise Sons Jewish Delicatessen
3150 24th St
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Wise Sons Bagel & Bakery
1520 Fillmore St
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Wise Sons Bagel & Coffee
537 Octavia St
Great food and an awesome selection of beers on tap -- dog friendly patio!
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SONS OF LIBERTY ALEHOUSE
150 W Juana Ave
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Great food and an awesome selection of beers on tap -- dog friendly patio!
Located at 4610 International Boulevard -- weird name/sign, but hands-down the best tacos in Oakland!
Taqueria El Paisa@.com
4610 International Blvd
Located at 4610 International Boulevard -- weird name/sign, but hands-down the best tacos in Oakland!

Parks & Nature

I call this "Disneyland for Dogs" -- except it's free and the only lines are of cute dogs at the water fountain (and usually they just go at it!) You really shouldn't skip this stop if you're traveling with dogs, but the Regional Shoreline is an excellent attraction for humans too!
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Point Isabel Dog Park
2701 Isabel Street
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I call this "Disneyland for Dogs" -- except it's free and the only lines are of cute dogs at the water fountain (and usually they just go at it!) You really shouldn't skip this stop if you're traveling with dogs, but the Regional Shoreline is an excellent attraction for humans too!
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Anfiteatro Lake Merritt
Lake Merritt Boulevard
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Arts & Culture

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Museum of the African Diaspora
685 Mission St
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African American Museum and Library
659 14th St
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Museu da Califórnia em Oakland
1000 Oak St
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Entertainment & Activities

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Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand Ave
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