Oakland Travel Guide

 7 Reviews  The Paramount Theatre, built in 1931 by architect Timothy L. Phlueger in an Art Deco style which was notable for the depression era in which it was bulit. The façade features large motif’s recalling Mesoamerican artwork. The structure was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972... 

 5 Reviews  Oakland's Chinatown is very different from the one in San Francisco. It's an authentic, working-class Chinese-American neighborhood, NOT a tourist trap. In fact, very few tourists go there at all. Nearly everyone there is Asian. And it's near downtown, Jack London Square, and other attractions. 

 4 Reviews  If you're in Oakland between April and September, go catch an Oakland A's home game at the Oakland Coliseum. They are only scheduled to be in Oakland for a few more years, as the plan is to move the A's to a new stadium 20 minutes south in Fremont (my hometown). You can get seats pretty cheap (about... 

 10 Reviews  This is a great, small zoo that can be enjoyed in it's entirety in about half a day. There have been constant improvements made over the past several years (perhaps longer), most recently the excellent expansion of the Children's Zoo, where you'll find climbing structures, sheep and goats in the... 

 1 Review  This is the finest planetarium in the Bay Area. It's located in the hills overlooking Oakland. Check out the shows. If you get tired of being inside, then hike one of the trails nearby. Unfortunately, there is no longer any bus service out to this place. The only way to get there is to drive or... 

 1 Review  This is one of the best museums of its kind. It has two sections: One dealing with California's natural history, the other with its social/cultural history. It's an excellent introduction to the state's diverse and unique heritage. Allow several hours for this. 

 3 Reviews  Visit the PARKWAY THEATRE The Parkway is the coolest cinema that I have ever been to. It is cheap - admission is $5 and there is a 2 for 1 special on Wednesdays. Down at the front of the cinema there are couches where you can relax (similar to the comfort of your own home) but the best thing of all... 

 1 Review  This former Coast Guard cutter became the presidential yacht of Franklin D. Roosevelt. It was specially fitted out for his special needs (due to having had polio). Guided dockside tours are offered on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. From April through October, she takes excusions out on San Franciso... 

 4 Reviews  Although many people would recommend you to go up the Mormon church to observe the nice view of the bay. But there is a better place to get this view without barriers, Drive up from 35th ave up to the hill,( you can exit 35th ave on freeway 580) and stop by Merritt College's parking lot, and there... 

 6 Reviews  Even if you don't want to catch the show, Yoshi's has excellent food, specializing in what they are calling "modern Japanese" by Chef Shotaro Kamio and of course excellent sushi you can eat at the sushi bar, your table, or in the jazz club. My faves were: Edamame, miso soup, maguro, sake, unagi,... 

 2 Reviews  LOIS THE PIE QUEEN This all-American diner is packed out on the weekends - it is open for breakfast and lunch. It is worth the wait. Apart from the cheery atmosphere, the food and service is excellent. The only thing I regret is not tasting any of the pies which are meant to be yummy. Everything I... 

 2 Reviews  Le Cheval is a family owned French Vietnamese Restaurant that has been in the Oakland Community for a long time. The food is fresh, as well as healthy. The service is efficient, the ambience is nice, and the price is right. It is a popular eatery that serves dishes that cause your palate to salute...