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  • 9.4

    Fox Theater

    Music Venue 1807 Telegraph Ave Oakland, CA

    People also say (149 tips):

    • Brodie O.
      Brodie Olmstead: "Gorgeous and spacious venue with good sound. Floor seats are the way to go, but you'll have a great time from any seat. Ridiculously easy to get to via BART."
  • 9.3

    Drake's Dealership

    Beer Garden 2325 Broadway Oakland, CA

    People also say (95 tips):

    • Savoteur
      Savoteur: "Hidden behind aged brick and gleaming wood is Drake’s Dealership. There are heaters and fire pits to keep things cozy on chilly nights, and the beer list features all of Drake’s finest brews."
  • 9.3

    Cholita Linda

    Latin American Restaurant 4923 Telegraph Ave Oakland, CA

    People also say (97 tips):

    • Adrian P.
      Adrian Phillips: "Get the Cubano with a side of plantains. Don't order anything else as this is a colossal amount of food for one person. There's seating out back. Be sure to take some of that habanero sauce with you."
  • 9.2

    Arizmendi Bakery

    Bakery 3265 Lakeshore Ave Oakland, CA

    People also say (74 tips):

    • Angelica D.
      Angelica Dongallo: "A vegetarian's dream--one type of thin-crust pizza per day (reducing their waste!) that is made of fresh, delicious, locally-sourced, seasonal ingredients. Love love love."
  • 9.4

    Grand Lake Farmers Market

    Farmers Market Splash Pad Park Oakland, CA

    People also say (47 tips):

    • Megan Allison
      Megan Allison: "Sunny Saturday: pick up your pastured eggs and craft ferments, then settle in on the splash pad with a Roli Roti and watch the Bicycle Coffee bros pack up and ride away. No frmrs mkt in SF competes."
  • 9.4

    Jack London Square

    Plaza 472 Water Street Oakland, CA

    People also say (64 tips):

    • Social News Network
      Social News Network: "This place is amazing. A great place for dinner, a movie, a desert, and even a late night walk. It is only one bus ride away if you live in Oakland."

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  • 9.3

    Redwood Park - Skyline Gate

    Hiking Trail 8500 Skyline Blvd Oakland, CA

    People also say (14 tips):

    • Steve J.
      Steve Jones: "Lots of different trails, so it's easy to take a different route every time, get just the distance you want, stay on the slopes/in the trees or out on the wide Ridge trails."
    • Liz M.
      Liz McLean Knight: "Take the West Ridge Trail down and the Stream trail back up for an easier uphill hike of about 2 miles."
  • 9.4

    Roberts Regional Recreation Area

    Hiking Trail 10570 Skyline Blvd Oakland, CA

    People also say (6 tips):

    • Brian S.
      Brian Strauss: "Gorgeous flat lawn open space bordered by redwoods, oaks, and BBQ grills. Fantastic play structure. Reserve a table ahead of time. Maybe the best place to have a kid's Birthday in the East Bay."
    • SF Weekly
      SF Weekly: "SF Weekly’s Best Of 2011 Winner – Editorial Pick – BEST PLACE TO GET PEACE & QUIETAfter making the trek from Skyline Blvd to find the bowl, take a seat by a tall tree & enjoy the silence..."
  • 9.3

    Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve

    Park 6800 Skyline Blvd Oakland, CA

    People also say (18 tips):

    • Brian S.
      Brian Strauss: "The Round Top Loop Trail at about 1.5 miles is prefect for little kids and dogs and affords gorgeous and varied views of Mt Diablo, the Bay, and the many valleys in between."
    • cami j.
      cami j.: "so many trails! some are dog/horse/bike friendly, so truly no matter what you’re looking for hike-wise, it’s here! come early for easy parking."

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