Where I stayed
Hotel: Claremont Club & Spa – A Fairmont Hotel
-California landmark and one of America’s iconic hotels
-located between Berkeley and Oakland
Places I ate
Limewood Bar & Restaurant:
-casual American bistro located in the Claremont Club & Spa Hotel
Cholita Linda:
-Cholita Linda is a chain of street-food restaurants serving fresh foods from exotic ingredients with vibrant colors and the unforgettable taste of Latin America.
-I recommend the Baja Fish tacos. So good!
Shinmai Oakland:
-Japanese ramen & izakaya
Swan’s Market:
-Indoor food court which is home to the some of the city’s most popular restaurants
What I Did
Old Oakland Farmer’s Market:
happens every Friday’s in the heart of downtown Oakland.
Lake Merritt:
-large, tidal lagoon in the heart of Oakland, just east of Downtown.
-lots of things to do and eat next to the lake.
First Fridays:
-happens on the first Friday of each month on Telegraph Avenue from West Grand to 27th Street.
-It’s an event where thousands of people, artists, shops and food vendors come together to eat and hang out!
Shopping
Viscera, McMullen Boutique,
-Temescal Alleys are 2 pedestrian alleys in North Oakland’s Temescal District, featuring locally owned shops such as Marisa Mason Jewelry, Homestead Apothecary and much more!