Piedmont Springs is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Oakland.

1. Piedmont Springs

9.0
3939 Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA
Massage Clinic · Piedmont Avenue · 11 tips and reviews

Jessica K.Jessica Kinlund: Hot tubs are reasonably priced and always quiet. A great place to go with someone you love.

Tess B.Tess Bonoan: Very clean, quiet and relaxing. I personally love the sauna and combo (sauna+hot tub) for days when you just want some sun and lay out on the deck and have a view of the sky and trees. It's lovely!

Rally by EventbriteRally by Eventbrite: While not natural spring water, Piedmont Springs offers private, outdoor redwood hot tubs. Call ahead for a combination room with a private sauna, and spend the whole afternoon pruning yourself. Read more.

Morcom Rose Garden is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Oakland.

2. Morcom Rose Garden

8.8
700 Jean St, Oakland, CA
Garden · Grand Lake · 19 tips and reviews

Jessica K.Jessica Kinlund: Bring a book and take a rest on a shady bench when the roses are in bloom. A beautiful and peaceful place to relax.

Brian N.Brian Newton: So beautiful and serene. An oasis of calm in busy Oakland.

Brendan C.Brendan Curran: Beautiful garden! Perfect for a Sunday afternoon stroll in the spring

Nature Vegetarian Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Oakland.

3. Nature Vegetarian Restaurant

8.2
1116 Franklin St, Oakland, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Chinatown · 11 tips and reviews

RoRo: Despite the name: they have meat!! It's the only place I know to get meat + vegan dim sum with ease and peace of mind.

Ricky S.Ricky Shin: New vegetarian gem in Oakland. They are super nice, use fresh ingredients, and the restaurant itself is spotlessly clean. Check it out!

James A.James Anthony: general tsao's chicken tastes like real chicken and is delicious!

Peet's Coffee & Tea is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Oakland.

4. Peet's Coffee & Tea

7.9
3401 Fruitvale Ave,, Oakland, CA
Coffee Shop · Lower Dimond · 12 tips and reviews

Vadim M.Vadim Mialik: Great place to read as music is classical and quiet

Kendra R.Kendra Robinson- Lewis: Wonderful ambience and such great customer service!

Christobal M.Christobal Martinez: Sit by the window.... It feels great! :D

UC Berkeley Botanical Gardens is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Oakland.

5. UC Berkeley Botanical Gardens

8.9
200 Centennial Dr, Berkeley, CA
Botanical Garden · University of California-Berkeley · 23 tips and reviews

Irina S.Irina Soboleva: Amazing place! Beautiful and peaceful!

Readiness K.Readiness K: Well curated and beautiful garden space. Much of the garden paths are paved and stroller/chair accessible (but not all).

a A.a A: Corpse flower

Souvenir Coffee is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Oakland.

6. Souvenir Coffee

8.3
3084 Claremont Ave (The Uplands), Berkeley, CA
Coffee Shop · 7 tips and reviews

CécileCécile: Peaceful and nice.

Nabeel H.Nabeel Hyatt: Great new spot in Claremont. They roast their own coffee, free wifi, plugs, great ambiance.

EmmaEmma: Excellent coffee and proper pastries

Cafe Umami is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Oakland.

7. Cafe Umami

7.9
2224 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA
Café · Upper Dimond · 4 tips and reviews

K E.K East: I really like the bowls! They have a mix of yummy pickled items and savory seasoning that really make the dish. My new favorite place for a quiet coffee and snack!

K E.K East: Had the savory Jook bowl this morning and it was delicious. I also had a “golden latte “ made with turmeric that was quite tasty!

DillonDillon: Tried the matcha latte and mochi muffin. Both were delicious.

Kaiser Rooftop Garden is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Oakland.

8. Kaiser Rooftop Garden

7.8
300 Lakeside Dr, Oakland, CA
Park · Uptown · 8 tips and reviews

Tina D.Tina D: Spacious and mellow oasis downtown. Free live music on Fridays in the summer. Great place to have a quiet lunch break.

MayaMaya: Free concerts every Friday at noon during the summer.

James B.James Berglund: A great place to have a picnic lunch.

The Cro Cafe is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Oakland.

9. The Cro Cafe

7.8
470 49th St (Temescal Alley), Oakland, CA
Coffee Shop · Temescal · 45 tips and reviews

Valentin G.Valentin Guerin: Try one of their cookies with your coffee and sit outside, so calm.

lorraine d.lorraine doo: Lovely latte and very cool staff. Get Dolly's donuts and cro's coffee!

John B.John Bobeldyk: Order a toddy (cold brew coffee), doctor it with cream & simple syrup, and snag a glass of cool sparkling water directly from the faucet.

Sausal Creek Trail is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Oakland.

10. Sausal Creek Trail

7.5
El Centro (btwn Benevides & Hanley), Oakland, CA
Hiking Trail · Glenview · 6 tips and reviews

Melly B.Melly Bachorek-Gin: Come on the weekends for a more peaceful picnic & walking experience

Patrick R.Patrick Ramsey: This park is a hidden gem - great pool & kids' playground

Shawn R.Shawn Roberts: Dogs OK off leash east of El Centro

The Claremont Hotel Club & Spa is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Oakland.

11. The Claremont Hotel Club & Spa

8.2
41 Tunnel Rd (at Claremont), Berkeley, CA
Resort · 32 tips and reviews

Rogelio F.Rogelio Flores: Gran hotel en una zona muy tranquila de Berkeley. El room service es espectacular

Dominique M.Dominique Maraj: Take advantage of the spa, great fitness classes available and upgrade the room; the view is well worth it!

John B.John Blaze: Head out on foot behind the club, go up stonewall street and take the fireroad to the top of Panoramic Hill. Breathtaking view of the bay and surrounding elements.

Haddon Hill Cafe is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Oakland.

12. Haddon Hill Cafe

9.0
504 Wesley Ave (at Brooklyn Ave), Oakland, CA
Café · Cleveland Heights · 21 tips and reviews

cami j.cami j.: super cute neighborhood coffee shop with great espresso and friendly baristas.

Thibault J.Thibault Jousse: Just greatly place all around with good peeps. Very much a sense of small community there. Cappuccino is very good and the quiche delightful. If you're around stop by!

Vincent T.Vincent Tang: Prepare for a day near the lake - stop in for a smooth and delightfully refreshing cold brew

Cat Town Cafe is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Oakland.

13. Cat Town Cafe

8.1
2869 Broadway, Oakland, CA
Pet Café · Pill Hill · 15 tips and reviews

Sam C.Sam C.: Closed Monday / Tuesday. Reserve your time slot in advance online; cats are active during mornings. Super sweet staff, and yummy baked goods. Take some cat swag home!

Lucas C.Lucas Cantor: Book a reservation fro $10 to guarantee an hour with the cats. Read more.

Andrew F.Andrew Fister: The cat bus from Totoro makes an appearance in the mural

Peter's Kettle Corn is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Oakland.

14. Peter's Kettle Corn

8.5
4139 MacArthur Blvd (Maybelle Ave), Oakland, CA
Snack Place · Laurel · 3 tips and reviews

Kathleen N.Kathleen N.: Horchata kettle corn, ftw! But you really can't go wrong with the other flavors. Sample away ☺️ They're super nice!

Jason M.Jason Martin: Kettle Corn of course!

Kristine H.Kristine Hayes: The Oakland Mix is the best! It mixes savory with spicy. It's a great snack to bring to a party, but buy two bags: one for the party and one for you!

Oakland Main Library is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Oakland.

15. Oakland Main Library

7.9
125 14th St (Madison), Oakland, CA
Library · Downtown Oakland · 13 tips and reviews

Jeremiah M.Jeremiah Maller: The Oakland History room on the top floor is a beautiful and quiet place to study.

Paul H.Paul Hau: Children Library is fantastic! The staff is super helpful and friendly! Check out the special bundles for kids!

Jonno N.Jonno Norton: Great selection of non-American films. Snuggle up with a French romance, laugh and cry with a Japanese comedy, enjoy a middle-eastern documentary, or go out on a limb and grab something at random!