Best places in Oakland

Discover the best places in Oakland, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 1.2K places in the city.

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Oakland California Temple
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
👍👍 This Temple has a fantastic view of the San Francisco Bay area. It has a visitor center, and you can walk around its roof, which provides great shots for a LIFETIME of your memories 😀. Want to feel peace and also meditate to see clear in your life? THI IS THE PERFECT PLACE. Come here because you'l...
4.90 (1.8K reviews)
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Fox Theater
Live music venue
Live music venue in a historic building housing an art school, bar, restaurant & courtyard.
$$$ $
4.80 (4.1K reviews)
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Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park
Park
Sprawling forest featuring redwood groves & rare wildlife, plus trails, picnic areas & campsites.
4.80 (3.2K reviews)
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University of California Botanical Garden
Botanical garden
Established in 1890, this 34-acre garden features a collection of plants from around the world.
4.80 (1.8K reviews)
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Arizmendi Bakery (Lakeshore)
Bakery
Simple, worker-owned bakery outpost crafting thin-crust pizza plus cookies, scones, breads & more.
$ $$$
4.80 (1.6K reviews)
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Edible Happy Pizzeria
Pizza restaurant
👍👍 I accidently stumbled upon this little restaurant when my lousy lime scooter broke down. I wanted a quick slice but they make whole pies. So I ordered a Philly cheese steak. And I was very apprehensive, because I already HAD a favorite cheese steak. But they are no longer.😥 I chatted with the owne...
$$ $$
4.90 (444 reviews)
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California Trail at Oakland Zoo
Zoo
👍👍 In my opinion, the best part of the Oakland Zoo. It's a self-walking tour of the best of California's nature at the top of the hills. As soon as you ride the Gondolas to the top of the hills and get off, you are in the California Trails area, there is the majestic Bald Eagle sitting in the tall oak...
4.80 (924 reviews)
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Oakland Museum of California
Museum
Artifacts & interactive displays in a modern building focusing on state art, history & science.
4.70 (3.2K reviews)
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Zachary's Chicago Pizza
Pizza restaurant
Employee-owned since 1983, stuffed or thin-crust pies are made to order with a special tomato sauce.
$$ $$
4.70 (2.6K reviews)
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Joaquin Miller Park
Park
Dog-friendly woodland park on 500 acres boasting rustic trails, meadows & picnic sites.
4.70 (2.4K reviews)
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Pacific Pipe
Rock climbing gym
👍 Giant two floored bouldering and sport climbing gym. There are numerous bouldering problems ranging from beginner to more advanced. The gym is brand new and is putting in place a workout/warmup area as well. Nice lockers and bathrooms as well. There’s usually a taco truck parked out in front of the...
4.80 (550 reviews)
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Chabot Park
Park
Leafy nature area with a big lake, hiking trails & a disc golf course, popular for fishing & biking.
4.70 (1.5K reviews)
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The New Parkway Theater
Movie theater
Unique movie theater with comfy couches & a cafe serving American diner fare, plus beer & wine.
4.70 (1.3K reviews)
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Grizzly Peak
Hiking area
👍👍 Great panoramic views of the bay.
4.80 (505 reviews)
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West Orange Trail Killarney Station
Park
This paved biking, walking & running trail winds through multiple towns for 22 miles.
4.80 (501 reviews)
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Claremont Canyon Regional Preserve
Park
208-acre preserve with hiking & equestrian trails, plus views of nearby cities & San Francisco Bay.
4.80 (480 reviews)
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TITLE Boxing Club Oakland Central
Boxing gym
👍👍 I always appreciate the combination of work ethic from the team to combine a great workout, community, learning at title boxing in Oakland. In particular, I like the community that each instructor brings to the session. This allows for newcomers and experience boxers to join the session and see what...
5.00 (217 reviews)
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Knowland Park
Park
This open, largely undeveloped park is the habitat for many native plants & animals.
4.70 (1K reviews)
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Shewhat Restaurant / Cafe
Ethiopian restaurant
Casual outfit with a covered patio serving generous plates of traditional Ethiopian & Eritrean fare.
$ $$$
4.90 (281 reviews)
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Hanover Broadway
Apartment complex
4.80 (429 reviews)
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