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The San Francisco East Bay's finest independent bookstore. Great place to spend some time if you love new and used books.
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Walden Pond Books
3316 Grand Ave
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The San Francisco East Bay's finest independent bookstore. Great place to spend some time if you love new and used books.
Within walking distance just incase you forgot any basics or want to take advantage of one of their regular sales.
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Gap
3277 Lakeshore Ave
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Within walking distance just incase you forgot any basics or want to take advantage of one of their regular sales.
For toiletries and prescriptions.
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Walgreens
2801 Adeline St
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For toiletries and prescriptions.
For toiletries and prescriptions.
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CVS
3236 Lakeshore Ave
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For toiletries and prescriptions.
Gifts and artwork made in the Bay Area, local souvenirs, art classes, and art supplies.
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Bay-Made
3295 Lakeshore Ave
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Gifts and artwork made in the Bay Area, local souvenirs, art classes, and art supplies.

Everything Else

Need some pampering. The foot spa offers many different treatments including foot reflexology and massage. I love the 75 minute combination - 25 minute foot reflexology and 50 minute full body massge.
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Kume Spa
614 Grand Ave
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Need some pampering. The foot spa offers many different treatments including foot reflexology and massage. I love the 75 minute combination - 25 minute foot reflexology and 50 minute full body massge.
This Oakland landmark is absolutely beautiful. Great place to see a movie and a historic venue. Special organ performances before evening weekend shows.
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Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand Ave
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This Oakland landmark is absolutely beautiful. Great place to see a movie and a historic venue. Special organ performances before evening weekend shows.

Sightseeing

Every Saturday until 2 pm enjoy the best Farmer's Market in the bay area. Just a 5 minute walk.
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Grand Lake Farmers Market
746 Grand Ave
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Every Saturday until 2 pm enjoy the best Farmer's Market in the bay area. Just a 5 minute walk.
Many different types of rental boating offered at the boat house. There is a 3.5 mile running, biking, walking trail around the lake.
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Lake Merritt Amphitheater
Lake Merritt Boulevard
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Many different types of rental boating offered at the boat house. There is a 3.5 mile running, biking, walking trail around the lake.
San Francisco Bay Ferry is a public transit passenger ferry service in the San Francisco Bay. Easy departures from Jack London Square that take you to several destinations in San Francisco and through the bay.
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San Francisco Bay Ferry station
10 Clay St
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San Francisco Bay Ferry is a public transit passenger ferry service in the San Francisco Bay. Easy departures from Jack London Square that take you to several destinations in San Francisco and through the bay.
Space and Science Center, with exhibits, telescopes, a planetarium, and more, in the beautiful Redwoods Regional Park of Oakland.
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Chabot Space & Science Center
10000 Skyline Blvd
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Space and Science Center, with exhibits, telescopes, a planetarium, and more, in the beautiful Redwoods Regional Park of Oakland.
Situated in Oakland along the Oakland/Alameda estuary, Jack London Square is Oakland’s only publicly accessible mixed-use waterfront area and a well-known landmark since the mid-1800s. With its rich history as the heart of Oakland’s Port operations, Jack London Square is a historic working waterfront and is one of the Bay Area’s premier recreational, dining and commercial districts. Jack London Square offers a vibrant hub for outdoor recreation, events and the latest dining and entertainment options.
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Jack London Square
472 Water St
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Situated in Oakland along the Oakland/Alameda estuary, Jack London Square is Oakland’s only publicly accessible mixed-use waterfront area and a well-known landmark since the mid-1800s. With its rich history as the heart of Oakland’s Port operations, Jack London Square is a historic working waterfront and is one of the Bay Area’s premier recreational, dining and commercial districts. Jack London Square offers a vibrant hub for outdoor recreation, events and the latest dining and entertainment options.

Essentials

A two minute walk for all of your food, drink, snacks and toiletries.
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Trader Joe's
3250 Lakeshore Ave
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A two minute walk for all of your food, drink, snacks and toiletries.
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United States Postal Service
490 Lake Park Ave
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National chain grocery store.
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Safeway
3747 Grand Ave
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National chain grocery store.

Food scene

Stunning mid century decor, creative menu and graciousn staff.
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Bardo Lounge & Supper Club
3343 Lakeshore Ave
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Stunning mid century decor, creative menu and graciousn staff.
Great cocktails - try the house made tonic. Wonderful, creative small dishes and delicious pizza. Lively and "hip" atmosphere.
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Sister
3308 Grand Ave
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Great cocktails - try the house made tonic. Wonderful, creative small dishes and delicious pizza. Lively and "hip" atmosphere.
MAMA Oakland serves a three-course dinner seven nights a week, designed to feel like suppers at your Italian grandmother’s house.
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Mama
388 Grand Ave
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MAMA Oakland serves a three-course dinner seven nights a week, designed to feel like suppers at your Italian grandmother’s house.
Wonderful Cuban restaurant and cafe with live Salsa band on Sundays.
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CAÑA Cuban Parlor & Cafe
530 Lake Park Ave
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Wonderful Cuban restaurant and cafe with live Salsa band on Sundays.
Shakewell is known for its handcrafted cocktails, tapas style small plates and the wood-fired oven that turns out the fabulous Bomba rice paellas, flatbreads, and whole roasted fish.
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Shakewell
3407 Lakeshore Ave
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Shakewell is known for its handcrafted cocktails, tapas style small plates and the wood-fired oven that turns out the fabulous Bomba rice paellas, flatbreads, and whole roasted fish.
Most delicious, and healthy, Asian fusion food ever tasted. Try the salt and pepper fish and the spicy canton noodles.
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Lin Jia Asian Kitchen
3437 Lakeshore Ave
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Most delicious, and healthy, Asian fusion food ever tasted. Try the salt and pepper fish and the spicy canton noodles.
Great location for breakfast with front and back patio dining.
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Lakeshore Cafe
3257 Lakeshore Ave
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Great location for breakfast with front and back patio dining.
Wonderful dessert and savory crepes, as well as yummy breakfasts, sandwiches and salads.
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Rolling Dunes
3331 Lakeshore Ave
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Wonderful dessert and savory crepes, as well as yummy breakfasts, sandwiches and salads.
Charming Thai restaurant offering a large menu of classic dishes in a bright-orange dining room.
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Chai Thai Noodles
545 International Boulevard
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Charming Thai restaurant offering a large menu of classic dishes in a bright-orange dining room.
Nice back patio dining area with good breakfasts.
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Lynn & Lu's Escapade Cafe
3353 Grand Ave
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Nice back patio dining area with good breakfasts.
Some of the best pizza around. Try the deep dish cornmeal crust! Also, delicious gluten free crust.
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The Star on Grand
3425 Grand Ave
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Some of the best pizza around. Try the deep dish cornmeal crust! Also, delicious gluten free crust.
Chipotle is an American chain of fast casual restaurants in the specializing in tacos and Mission-style burritos.
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Chipotle Mexican Grill
3271 Lakeshore Ave
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Chipotle is an American chain of fast casual restaurants in the specializing in tacos and Mission-style burritos.
Cafe dishing varied preparations of fried and rotisserie chicken, plus crispy tofu in modern digs. Gluten free options available.
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Proposition Chicken
3465 Market St
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Cafe dishing varied preparations of fried and rotisserie chicken, plus crispy tofu in modern digs. Gluten free options available.
This outpost of a small chain features a menu of standard Indian entrees in a contemporary space.
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Punjabi Tarka
3276 Lakeshore Ave
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This outpost of a small chain features a menu of standard Indian entrees in a contemporary space.
Locally owned and operated, turning out American comfort food, plus cakes and pies, since 1952.
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Merritt Bakery
3355 E 18th St
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Locally owned and operated, turning out American comfort food, plus cakes and pies, since 1952.
Intimate and casual with a small outdoor seating are in the front. Try the chilaquiles and french toast.
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Grand Lake Kitchen - Lake Merritt
576 Grand Ave
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Intimate and casual with a small outdoor seating are in the front. Try the chilaquiles and french toast.
A bustling neighborhood gastropub offering modern American fare, live music and local brews.
Aisle 5
3320 Grand Ave
A bustling neighborhood gastropub offering modern American fare, live music and local brews.
Great drinks and American fare. Awesome burger and chopped salad.
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Sidebar
542 Grand Ave
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Great drinks and American fare. Awesome burger and chopped salad.
Popular Japanese eatery serving classic and creative sushi rolls, traditional entrees and bento boxes.
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Mijori Japanese Restaurant
3260 Grand Ave
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Popular Japanese eatery serving classic and creative sushi rolls, traditional entrees and bento boxes.
Bustling Greek place that prepares classic family-style dishes in a colorful, contemporary dining room.
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Ikaros Greek Restaurant
3268 Grand Ave
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Bustling Greek place that prepares classic family-style dishes in a colorful, contemporary dining room.
The cuisine is California New American, focusing on a seasonality with a market-driven menu. The chef is from Oakland and has created a hip and groovy atmosphere. Beautiful kitchen and bar.
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Almond and Oak
3311 Grand Ave
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The cuisine is California New American, focusing on a seasonality with a market-driven menu. The chef is from Oakland and has created a hip and groovy atmosphere. Beautiful kitchen and bar.
This kosher store features a butcher counter, a sizable wine cellar and a cafe serving deli fare.
Oakland Kosher Foods - Serving the San Francisco Bay Area
3419 Lakeshore Ave
This kosher store features a butcher counter, a sizable wine cellar and a cafe serving deli fare.
Oldest coop in the country with the best pizza you will ever taste, house made breads and pastries, and daily homemade soup.
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Arizmendi Bakery
3265 Lakeshore Ave
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Oldest coop in the country with the best pizza you will ever taste, house made breads and pastries, and daily homemade soup.
Great place to enjoy Happy Hour on the pier outside the restaurant right on Lake Merritt. Beautiful atmosphere indoors. Food is a bit pricey and not outstanding. You are paying for the view and the ambiance.
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Lake Chalet
1520 Lakeside Dr
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Great place to enjoy Happy Hour on the pier outside the restaurant right on Lake Merritt. Beautiful atmosphere indoors. Food is a bit pricey and not outstanding. You are paying for the view and the ambiance.

Bar and Nightlife

A great selection of wines from around the world. Check for weekend special events like Sonoma and Napa vineyards hosting wine tastings.
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Ordinaire Wine Shop & Wine Bar
3354 Grand Ave
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A great selection of wines from around the world. Check for weekend special events like Sonoma and Napa vineyards hosting wine tastings.
Great neighborhood bar with an outdoor patio in the back. Try the house made tonic!
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The Cat House
3255 Lakeshore Avenue
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Great neighborhood bar with an outdoor patio in the back. Try the house made tonic!
Unique because they are open day and night and cater to an eclectic, diverse crowd.
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Room 389
389 Grand Ave
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Unique because they are open day and night and cater to an eclectic, diverse crowd.
Cash only, tight seating, friendly regulars. Music starts around 9 pm.
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The Alley | Piano Bar & Restaurant
3325 Grand Ave
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Cash only, tight seating, friendly regulars. Music starts around 9 pm.
Hip bar with Djs on the weekends.
The Libertine
3332 Grand Ave
Hip bar with Djs on the weekends.
This fun gastropub has wonderful outdoor seating in the front on Grand Avenue and on the back patio. They specialize in rare wines and beers and American cuisine bursting with international flavors.
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The Grand Tavern
3601 Grand Ave
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This fun gastropub has wonderful outdoor seating in the front on Grand Avenue and on the back patio. They specialize in rare wines and beers and American cuisine bursting with international flavors.
This is a hip place with pool, pinball, Ms. Pacman, and a nice outdoor seating area in the back. Cheap beer and drinks.
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Heart & Dagger Saloon
504 Lake Park Ave
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This is a hip place with pool, pinball, Ms. Pacman, and a nice outdoor seating area in the back. Cheap beer and drinks.

Coffee

Nice outdoor seating space in the front.
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Starbucks
3347 Lakeshore Ave
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Nice outdoor seating space in the front.
Berkeley-born chain featuring signature coffee, tea and blended drinks alongside baked goods. Big open space with local art.
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Peet's Coffee
2124 Vine St
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Berkeley-born chain featuring signature coffee, tea and blended drinks alongside baked goods. Big open space with local art.
This place has been here a long time and is a community institution, hosting music and community events as well as serving up your favorite coffee drink.
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The Coffee Mill
3363 Grand Ave
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This place has been here a long time and is a community institution, hosting music and community events as well as serving up your favorite coffee drink.