The lake is a great place to walk, sit down for a picnic (with sandwiches from Ratto's, recommended below!), or just hang out.
Love the sandwiches at this deli and market!
Cute coffee shop close to the AC Hotel.
Delicious bakery!
Nice restaurant with beautiful views of Lake Merritt.
Fun brewery.
A cute area with views of the Bay, restaurants, and cafes.
A beautiful place for hiking!
San Francisco's Embarcadero area is a short Bart ride from Oakland. It's right on the water and there are tons of restaurants and shops around. It's also easy to get to other parts of San Francisco from here.