Our favorite way to explore a city is to eat and drink our way through it. Here are some of our favorite places, and places we'll be trying ourselves!
Drake's Dealership
2325 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612, (510) 568-2739
Awesome open-air brewery with 32 rotating taps and good grub
Plank
98 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94607, (510) 817-0980
Perfect for your nostalgic side - plenty of arcade games, bowling and bocce, and of course - brews.
Blind Tiger
2600 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA 94612, (510) 899-9694
Asian Fusion in an underground Japanese tea garden - this one comes highly recommended by Kelly's sister!
Mad Oak Bar
135 12th Street, Oakland, CA 94607, (510) 843-7416
Grab a cocktail then walk down to Lake Merritt or stay and play some corn hole.
Lake Merritt
Oakland, CA
Spend a day at the lake - right in the heart of Oakland. Complete the three mile loop around the lake, rent a boat and go paddling or just enjoy the sunshine and a picnic.
Temescal Brewing
4115 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA 94609, (510) 899-5628
This pastel dreamboat of a brewery has the best motto for life - fresh beers, no jerks.