Riza’s Town Guidebook
Food scene
Best spot for a happy hour cocktail. If you’re looking for a great Sangria, look no further!
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Bar Cesar
4039 Piedmont AveBest spot for a happy hour cocktail. If you’re looking for a great Sangria, look no further!
Upscale Cuban cuisine with a California-twist. A full cocktail bar and cafe. My fave is their weekend brunch with mimosa’s and live salsa music.
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CAÑA Cuban Parlor & Cafe
530 Lake Park AveUpscale Cuban cuisine with a California-twist. A full cocktail bar and cafe. My fave is their weekend brunch with mimosa’s and live salsa music.
Take a short drive to Montclair Village on a Sunday morning and enjoy fresh produce and yummy treats on the streets of La Salle.
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Montclair Farmers' Market
Take a short drive to Montclair Village on a Sunday morning and enjoy fresh produce and yummy treats on the streets of La Salle.
If you’re a meat eater, you must visit this eatery! Their sandwich is a must have.
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Clove And Hoof
4001 BroadwayIf you’re a meat eater, you must visit this eatery! Their sandwich is a must have.
California-American cuisine inspired by the melting cultures of Oakland. If you're looking for world class food with reasonable prices, this is the perfect place to dine at. We love coming here for date nights.
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The Wolf
3853 Piedmont AveCalifornia-American cuisine inspired by the melting cultures of Oakland. If you're looking for world class food with reasonable prices, this is the perfect place to dine at. We love coming here for date nights.
If you enjoy tasting multiple flavors in one sitting, this is the place to visit. Their tasting menu is divine. Pair it with wine or bring your favorite bottle.
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Mama
388 Grand AveIf you enjoy tasting multiple flavors in one sitting, this is the place to visit. Their tasting menu is divine. Pair it with wine or bring your favorite bottle.
Featured in the Pixar movie, UP. Handmade ice cream, quality ingredients, and friendly service. That’s the “Fentons experience!
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Fentons Creamery
4226 Piedmont AveFeatured in the Pixar movie, UP. Handmade ice cream, quality ingredients, and friendly service. That’s the “Fentons experience!
Sightseeing
You’ll be surrounded by thousands of exotic roses that are in bloom from May through October. The Amphitheatre of Roses in the garden is an enchanting location for weddings, renewals, memorial celebrations and ceremonies.
Take in the winding walkways, a reflecting pool, graceful stairways and fountain cascades.
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Morcom Rose Garden
700 Jean StYou’ll be surrounded by thousands of exotic roses that are in bloom from May through October. The Amphitheatre of Roses in the garden is an enchanting location for weddings, renewals, memorial celebrations and ceremonies.
Take in the winding walkways, a reflecting pool, graceful stairways and fountain cascades.
A large tidal lagoon in the center of Oakland, just east of Downtown. It is surrounded by parkland and city neighborhoods.
On any given day you’ll find folks picnicking, leisurely walking or running around the 3 mile perimeter of the lake. Rent a boat or gondola for a romantic sail on the lake.
At dusk, the lake comes alive with lights necklaced all around the waterline.
During the holidays, you will notice carolers singing on a catamaran with Santa leading the sail.
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Anfiteatro Lake Merritt
Lake Merritt BoulevardA large tidal lagoon in the center of Oakland, just east of Downtown. It is surrounded by parkland and city neighborhoods.
On any given day you’ll find folks picnicking, leisurely walking or running around the 3 mile perimeter of the lake. Rent a boat or gondola for a romantic sail on the lake.
At dusk, the lake comes alive with lights necklaced all around the waterline.
During the holidays, you will notice carolers singing on a catamaran with Santa leading the sail.
Open Wed-Sun 11-5pm, however,
every FRIDAY NIGHTS: 5–9 pm, OMCA hosts one of Oakland’s best and free community event: Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid. These free events provide a gathering place to come together each week, including live music, hands-on activities, Off the Grid food trucks, and the outdoor bar.
This is a great time to take advantage of late-night access to the galleries and special exhibitions with a Museum ticket.
Or bring a blanket and lounge in the garden with direct access to Lake Merritt.
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Museu da Califórnia em Oakland
1000 Oak StOpen Wed-Sun 11-5pm, however,
every FRIDAY NIGHTS: 5–9 pm, OMCA hosts one of Oakland’s best and free community event: Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid. These free events provide a gathering place to come together each week, including live music, hands-on activities, Off the Grid food trucks, and the outdoor bar.
This is a great time to take advantage of late-night access to the galleries and special exhibitions with a Museum ticket.
Or bring a blanket and lounge in the garden with direct access to Lake Merritt.
Started out as the Oakland Art Murmur’s Fri night Art Walk in 2006, it is now evolved into what is known as Oakland First Fridays.
The first Fridays of each month, walk from Telegraph/27th St down to the 17th St and enjoy the live music, food and art and a family friendly fun. The entire 10 blocks lights us with energy and community.
Each month this festival attracts up to 20,000 pedestrians, bicyclists, BART riders and car-poolers from across the Bay Area one evening each mont
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First Fridays
2633 Telegraph AveStarted out as the Oakland Art Murmur’s Fri night Art Walk in 2006, it is now evolved into what is known as Oakland First Fridays.
The first Fridays of each month, walk from Telegraph/27th St down to the 17th St and enjoy the live music, food and art and a family friendly fun. The entire 10 blocks lights us with energy and community.
Each month this festival attracts up to 20,000 pedestrians, bicyclists, BART riders and car-poolers from across the Bay Area one evening each mont
Saturdays from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM.
The Farmers Market at Lake Merritt/Grand Lake is a local favorite. The big reason is that, well, it's pretty big. Ideally located near Oakland's Lake Merritt at Splash Pad Park, this farmers market is home to over 40 local farmers, 30 specialty food purveyors, and a handful of local artisans selling everything from homemade soaps to fresh bread.
Take a stroll down the lake, visit via AC Transit, or find plenty of parking for both cars and bikes.
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Grand Lake Farmers Market
746 Grand AveSaturdays from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM.
The Farmers Market at Lake Merritt/Grand Lake is a local favorite. The big reason is that, well, it's pretty big. Ideally located near Oakland's Lake Merritt at Splash Pad Park, this farmers market is home to over 40 local farmers, 30 specialty food purveyors, and a handful of local artisans selling everything from homemade soaps to fresh bread.
Take a stroll down the lake, visit via AC Transit, or find plenty of parking for both cars and bikes.
Fridays in Old Oakland take place year-round from 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM.
The atmosphere on the streets of Oakland on Friday afternoons is kind of like a party. Of course, you have your usual farmers' market suspects like fresh fruits, vegetables, local food, and local artisans' goods, but Fridays in Old Oakland also have live music! Cultures collide at this farmers market with not only its fresh produce but also with its food selections like Cholita Linda, Roli Roti Chicken Rotisserie, dim sum, and so much more. The options are endless.
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Old Oakland Farmer's Market
485 9th StreetFridays in Old Oakland take place year-round from 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM.
The atmosphere on the streets of Oakland on Friday afternoons is kind of like a party. Of course, you have your usual farmers' market suspects like fresh fruits, vegetables, local food, and local artisans' goods, but Fridays in Old Oakland also have live music! Cultures collide at this farmers market with not only its fresh produce but also with its food selections like Cholita Linda, Roli Roti Chicken Rotisserie, dim sum, and so much more. The options are endless.
Whether school’s out for summer or the family simply needs a break from it all, Oakland has plenty to offer! Kids of all ages will delight in a visit to the Oakland Zoo which houses more than 850 native and exotic animals to see!
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Zoo de Oakland
9777 Golf Links RdWhether school’s out for summer or the family simply needs a break from it all, Oakland has plenty to offer! Kids of all ages will delight in a visit to the Oakland Zoo which houses more than 850 native and exotic animals to see!
Head to the shores of Lake Merritt and visit Oakland’s whimsical 10-acre Fairyland where children can create, imagine, play, and learn all day long.
FUN FACT: In 1955 Walt Disney visited and used ideas from Fairyland in his “magic kingdom,” which later opened in Anaheim.
Please note: Admissions to the park is only given when you’re accompanied by a child.
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Fairyland das Crianças
699 Bellevue AveHead to the shores of Lake Merritt and visit Oakland’s whimsical 10-acre Fairyland where children can create, imagine, play, and learn all day long.
FUN FACT: In 1955 Walt Disney visited and used ideas from Fairyland in his “magic kingdom,” which later opened in Anaheim.
Please note: Admissions to the park is only given when you’re accompanied by a child.
Favorite Dive Bar
Kerry House
4092 Piedmont AveMost spots on Piedmont Ave goes to sleep at 10:30pm. This place stays open until 1:30am.
Open year round 3pm-2am. Good drinks, good vibes, and good times. That’s what you’ll find at The Heart and Dagger Saloon.
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Heart & Dagger Saloon
504 Lake Park AveOpen year round 3pm-2am. Good drinks, good vibes, and good times. That’s what you’ll find at The Heart and Dagger Saloon.
Activities
Love sports? Catch an Oakland A’s game and root for the home team at the Oakland Coliseum.
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Oakland Athletics
7000 Joe Morgan WayLove sports? Catch an Oakland A’s game and root for the home team at the Oakland Coliseum.
Love soccer? Come support the Oakland Roots which seeks to harness the magic of Oakland and the power of sport as a force for social good. Whether on the pitch, in the stands, or within the community, Oakland Roots will represent one-of-a-kind city with passion, pride, and commitment to all things Oakland.
Oakland Roots Sports Club
2744 East 11th StreetLove soccer? Come support the Oakland Roots which seeks to harness the magic of Oakland and the power of sport as a force for social good. Whether on the pitch, in the stands, or within the community, Oakland Roots will represent one-of-a-kind city with passion, pride, and commitment to all things Oakland.
Classical and symphonic music in Oakland have a rich history, dating back 87 years from the original Oakland Symphony. In addition to presenting unconventional concerts, the Symphony is a source of music education, working with schools and in the community to introduce young people to the joys of playing an instrument and experiencing classical performance.
Oakland Symphony
1440 BroadwayClassical and symphonic music in Oakland have a rich history, dating back 87 years from the original Oakland Symphony. In addition to presenting unconventional concerts, the Symphony is a source of music education, working with schools and in the community to introduce young people to the joys of playing an instrument and experiencing classical performance.
Oakland Ballet Company is a non-profit, performing arts organization that reflects the diversity of Oakland and the greater East Bay. If you happen to be in town during one of their performances, it’s a must see.
Oakland Ballet Company
2201 BroadwayOakland Ballet Company is a non-profit, performing arts organization that reflects the diversity of Oakland and the greater East Bay. If you happen to be in town during one of their performances, it’s a must see.
The Axis Dance company is the nation’s most acclaimed ensemble of disabled and non-disabled performers. Their mission, to change the face of dance and disability, is accomplished through three pillars of activity: artistry, engagement, and advocacy. Collaborating with high profile choreographers AXIS engages dancers of all ages and abilities to perform contemporary pieces. They’re not only a dance company but an advocacy group for those often overlooked in the dance world.
AXIS Dance Company
1370 Tenth StreetThe Axis Dance company is the nation’s most acclaimed ensemble of disabled and non-disabled performers. Their mission, to change the face of dance and disability, is accomplished through three pillars of activity: artistry, engagement, and advocacy. Collaborating with high profile choreographers AXIS engages dancers of all ages and abilities to perform contemporary pieces. They’re not only a dance company but an advocacy group for those often overlooked in the dance world.
Looking for some laughter in your travels, head over to Comedy Oakland in Jack London. Every Fri and Sat night, the lineup of comedians will be sure to entertain you.
Comedy Oakland
495 10th StreetLooking for some laughter in your travels, head over to Comedy Oakland in Jack London. Every Fri and Sat night, the lineup of comedians will be sure to entertain you.
Shopping
Romance is in the air! Checkout this jewelry store on Piedmont Ave that carries custom and homemade designs. Yan, the proprietor, has been in the community for over 15 years. Please tell her Riza and Miguel sent you!
Lireille
3980 Piedmont AvenueRomance is in the air! Checkout this jewelry store on Piedmont Ave that carries custom and homemade designs. Yan, the proprietor, has been in the community for over 15 years. Please tell her Riza and Miguel sent you!
Looking for meaningful gifts to take back home? This is the place to visit! You’ll find excellent Oakland treasures to remind you of your awesome trip!
Surprise
4048 Piedmont AveLooking for meaningful gifts to take back home? This is the place to visit! You’ll find excellent Oakland treasures to remind you of your awesome trip!
Bookstores
I could never walk pass a bookstore without going in. Here’s a list of bookstores walking distance from each other. Please take a walking tour and visit each one on your adventure.
Owl & Company Bookshop
3941 Piedmont AveSpectator Books
4163 Piedmont Ave
Calvello Books
Black Swan
4236 Piedmont AvenueNot the conventional bookstore but if you’re a fan of the tights wearing heroes, here’s a great place to visit.
Dr. Comics & Mr. Games
4014 Piedmont AveNot the conventional bookstore but if you’re a fan of the tights wearing heroes, here’s a great place to visit.
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MacArthur Train Station
This train station is 1 mile away. You can take a bus there (6mins) or walk (23mins). This is a major train transfer station that goes to all parts of Bay Area. San Francisco, San Jose, Richmond or Antioch.