For out-of-towners: here's our suggestions of a few fun places to explore in the neighborhood.
We haven't blocked out any hotels, but please feel free to reach out if you need help finding a place to stay.
(We can also tell you where NOT to stay, haha)
Lake Merritt
Oakland, CA
Bring some walking shoes, and take a stroll around beautiful Lake Merritt! It's 3.17 miles total, and takes about an hour. Lake Merritt is a bird sanctuary, so bring your bird-watching know how.... and watch out for the bird poo!
Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak Street, Oakland, CA 94607, (510) 318-8400
This museum is both affordable and fascinating, with a wide range of excellent exhibits. Free entry for Bank of America customers on Sat-Sun the first weekend of every month!
Grand Lake Theatre
3200 Grand Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610, (510) 452-3556
Stop by the historic Grand Lake Theatre and see a matinee!
Arizmendi Bakery
3265 Lakeshore Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610, (510) 268-8849
We both love bread oh-so-dearly. This is a great local bakery with sweet treats, savory options, and rotating pizza of the day.
Portal
1611 2nd Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606, (510) 663-7678
If you're in need of craft brewed beer and some munchies, Portal is walking distance from Regen and everything there is delicious. Plus, they have a great outdoor patio space.
PieTisserie
1605 2nd Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606, (510) 859-7437
PIE!!! Need we say more?! This place is AMAZING!!
Children's Fairyland
699 Bellevue Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610, (510) 452-2259
Neither of us have ever here because you need a kid to get in... but it's historic, one of kind, and the sign looks cool! haha
Blue Bottle Coffee
300 Webster Street, Oakland, CA 94607, (510) 653-3394
Visit the original Blue Bottle Coffee and get some hipster caffeination.
The Cathedral of Christ the Light
2121 Harrison Street, Oakland, CA 94612, (510) 832-5057
This church is amazing to visit just to see the architecture inside. Beautiful wooden louvered panels.
Old Oakland
Oakland, CA 94607
Visit Old Town for yummy coffeeshops, gift shops with handmade items, and some galleries with local art.