Things To Do
Oakland First Fridays
Street fair held every 1st Friday of the month. Bring your walking shoes!
Mua
Great eats!
sandbar
Great spot for drinks and vibes
Oeste - Bar
Black-owned bar and rooftop.
Bardo Lounge & Supper Club
Very unique eats and one of our favorite date spots. Reservations are highly recommended.
Burdell
Award-winning Black-owned restaurant by Chef Geoff Davis featuring nostalgic soul dishes. Get reservations early!
Oakland Museum of California
Check out their Friday Nights at OMCA - great for kids with tons of food trucks and other family activities.
Lake Merritt
Take a walk around Lake Merritt and enjoy the local scenery. This is where we had our first date!
Town Biscuits
Right around the corner from the Kissel Hotel. The best homemade southern biscuits. Great breakfast spot.
Brenda's Oakland
New Orleans/Cajun style breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the Bay.
Lois The Pie Queen
Old Southern staple in the heart of Oakland.
Yoshi's
Great place to catch a jazz show, drinks, and eats. Book tickets in advance.