Jan’s guidebook
City/town information
I have been an Oakland resident for more than 43 years. It was a wonderful place to raise children and I still enjoy its many facets: diversity, culture, open space, and great food. I can’t imagine living anywhere else.
Oakland
Local Restaurants
These restaurants are all within a 15 minute walk from the studio.
Lin Jia Asian Kitchen
3437 Lakeshore AveLakeshore Cafe
3257 Lakeshore AveShakewell
3407 Lakeshore AveArizmendi Bakery
3265 Lakeshore AveAmazing baked goods and pizza.
Sister
3308 Grand AveRico Rico Taco
3205 Lakeshore AveDelicious tacos, burritos and other Mexican dishes.
Neecha Thai Cuisine
3236 Grand AveThe Star on Grand
3425 Grand AveDay Trips
פארק גולדן גייט
http://sfrecpark.org/destination/golden-gate-park/
Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrMuir Woods National Monument
פארק טילדן האזורי
2501 Grizzly Peak BlvdUnion Square
333 Post StIf you are taking the bus into San Francisco, be sure to check out Salesforce Park, which is located on the roof of the Transbay Terminal.
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פארק סיילספורס
425 Mission StIf you are taking the bus into San Francisco, be sure to check out Salesforce Park, which is located on the roof of the Transbay Terminal.
Local treasures
All of these treasures are within the borders of Oakland and many are within walking distance of the studio.
Children's Fairyland is a magical mid-century park where young children can create, imagine, play, and learn all day long, located on the shores of Lake Merritt in Oakland, California.
https://fairyland.org/
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ארץ הפיות של הילדים
699 Bellevue AveChildren's Fairyland is a magical mid-century park where young children can create, imagine, play, and learn all day long, located on the shores of Lake Merritt in Oakland, California.
https://fairyland.org/
Just a 12 minute drive from the studio, you won’t believe you are within the borders of a city.
https://www.ebparks.org/parks/reinhardt-redwood
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פארק רגיוני רדווד
7867 Redwood RoadJust a 12 minute drive from the studio, you won’t believe you are within the borders of a city.
https://www.ebparks.org/parks/reinhardt-redwood
גן החיות של אוקלנד
9777 Golf Links Rd
מוזיאון אוקלנד של קליפורניה
1000 Oak St
Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand AveParamount Theatre
2025 BroadwayLake Merritt is home to the United States' oldest designated wildlife refuge dating from 1870.
Often referred to as Oakland’s “jewel”, it is a 20 minute walk from the studio. It’s circumference is 3.4 miles and is surrounded by a multi-use path popular with walkers, joggers and bicyclists.
751 המלצות של מקומיים
אמפיתאטרון אגם מריט
Lake Merritt BoulevardLake Merritt is home to the United States' oldest designated wildlife refuge dating from 1870.
Often referred to as Oakland’s “jewel”, it is a 20 minute walk from the studio. It’s circumference is 3.4 miles and is surrounded by a multi-use path popular with walkers, joggers and bicyclists.