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15 Things to Do (and eat) in Oakland

 

1.  Chow down on some scrumptious dim sum in Chinatown.

 

2.  Caffeinate yourself with Blue Bottle Coffee.

 

3.  Indulge in cheesy goodness at Homeroom.

 

4.  Hike among towering redwoods at Redwood Regional Park.

 

5.  Devour the Tea Leaf Salad at Burma Superstar.

 

6.  Bundle up and enjoy a musical under the stars at Woodminster Amphitheater.

 

7.  Stock up on fresh produce at the Lake Merritt Farmers Market.

 

8.  Cruise the bay and take the Ferry to San Francisco. 

 

9.  Enjoy an an amazing piece of sourdough crust pizza at Arizmendi.

 

10. Hang out with the elephants at the Oakland Zoo.

 

11. Fill yourself up with boba from Sweetheart Cafe

 

12. Pig out on ice cream at Fentons just like Russell & Mr. Fredericksen in Pixar's Up.

 

13. Take a stroll around Lake Merritt.

 

14. Order a a ridiculously named sandiwch at Ike's.

 

15. Grab a banh mi at Banh Mi Ba Le on the infamous International Boulevard.

 

 

 

Please contact Andrew or Chelsea if you need assistance with with planning your trip to the Bay Area (transporation questions, hotel recommendations, travel suggestions, etc.).

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