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.


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Oakland California Temple
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
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 (4.4K reviews)
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Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park
Park
Sprawling forest featuring redwood groves & rare wildlife, plus trails, picnic areas & campsites.
4.80 (3.3K 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 (2K 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 (1.7K reviews)
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Roberts Regional Recreation Area
Park
An 82-acre park in a stand of second-growth redwoods, popular for picnics & recreational sports.
4.80 (860 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 (3.4K reviews)
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Pacific Pipe
Rock climbing gym
4.80 (651 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 (2.7K reviews)
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Joaquin Miller Park
Park
Dog-friendly woodland park on 500 acres boasting rustic trails, meadows & picnic sites.
4.70 (2.5K reviews)
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Shewhat Cafe & Restaurant
Ethiopian restaurant
Casual outfit with a covered patio serving generous plates of traditional Ethiopian & Eritrean fare.
4.90 (330 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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West Orange Trail Killarney Station
Park
This paved biking, walking & running trail winds through multiple towns for 22 miles.
4.80 (528 reviews)
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Petit Cafe
Cafe
4.90 (321 reviews)
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Grizzly Peak
Hiking area
4.80 (525 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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TITLE Boxing Club Oakland Central
Boxing gym
4.90 (311 reviews)
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Edible Happy Pizzeria
Pizza restaurant
4.80 (493 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 (491 reviews)
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