Lulu’s guidebook
Neighborhood Favorites in the Oakland Hills
Since there are so many guides about Oakland and San Francisco, this guidebook gives you some of the insider tips about the Oakland Hills.
Huge playstructure for kids, public pool open in the summer, lovely grove of redwoods across from the playground. $5 fee to park, or park on the street and walk in. There are a few hikes that start out from Roberts and take you along the edge of a gorgeous canyon through redwoods and oaks.
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Roberts Regional Recreation Area
10570 Skyline BlvdHuge playstructure for kids, public pool open in the summer, lovely grove of redwoods across from the playground. $5 fee to park, or park on the street and walk in. There are a few hikes that start out from Roberts and take you along the edge of a gorgeous canyon through redwoods and oaks.
Joaquin Miller Park has hikes, a playground, a baseball diamond and a beautiful fountain and amphitheater with music and musicals (Woodminster Musicals). Great views from the top. Lots of mountain biking trails through the park.
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Parcul Joaquin Miller
3300 Joaquin Miller RdJoaquin Miller Park has hikes, a playground, a baseball diamond and a beautiful fountain and amphitheater with music and musicals (Woodminster Musicals). Great views from the top. Lots of mountain biking trails through the park.
Piedmont Avenue is about 10 minutes away, and has a variety of restaurants, coffee shops, and gift boutiques. Parking can be a little challenging, but there is a public lot that usually has space.
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Piedmont Avenue
Piedmont Avenue is about 10 minutes away, and has a variety of restaurants, coffee shops, and gift boutiques. Parking can be a little challenging, but there is a public lot that usually has space.
Redwood bowl is a large open area with picnic tables, bathrooms, parking - surrounded by trees right next door to Chabot Space and Science. Easy spot to kick off a hike or have a picnic with little ones.
Redwood Bowl Staging Area
Fern Ravine TrailRedwood bowl is a large open area with picnic tables, bathrooms, parking - surrounded by trees right next door to Chabot Space and Science. Easy spot to kick off a hike or have a picnic with little ones.
Grocery/Convenience Store
Find the closest groceries.
Woodminster Market
5000 Woodminster LnEasy spot to grab a bottle of wine, snacks or essentials. Not a full grocery
Safeway, Peets Coffee, and a CVS drug store are just about 3 minutes away on Redwood Road. Easy nearby spot to get what you need.
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Safeway
2096 Mountain BlvdSafeway, Peets Coffee, and a CVS drug store are just about 3 minutes away on Redwood Road. Easy nearby spot to get what you need.
Food scene
A few favorite spots to grab a bite that are in nearby Montclair off the Park Ave Exit. Piedmont Ave has a much larger selection of restaurants (I made a separate section, and that's where we normally eat), but we have a few in Montclair.
Great cafe nearby. They make their own pastries and have a wonderful roasted vegetable sandwich. Super casual spot.
L'ACAJOU Bakery and Cafe
5020 Woodminster LnGreat cafe nearby. They make their own pastries and have a wonderful roasted vegetable sandwich. Super casual spot.
Make a reservation but the cocktails, thai food and colorful environment are always fun.
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Daughter Thai Kitchen
6118 Medau PlMake a reservation but the cocktails, thai food and colorful environment are always fun.
Great wine list. Open late (compared to everything else in Montclair.)
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Perle Fine Wines & Cocktails
2058 Mountain BlvdGreat wine list. Open late (compared to everything else in Montclair.)
There's a Round Table pizza right on Joaquin Miller, but I recommend Red Boy Pizza. Its a small local chain and they have a great sourdough crust with variety of toppings. It's by the Safeway on Redwood road if you want to pick up or eat there, and they also deliver.
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Red Boy Pizza Redwood Road
4100 Redwood RdThere's a Round Table pizza right on Joaquin Miller, but I recommend Red Boy Pizza. Its a small local chain and they have a great sourdough crust with variety of toppings. It's by the Safeway on Redwood road if you want to pick up or eat there, and they also deliver.
Sightseeing
Telescopes open to the public on weekend evenings. Small museum that's great for kids on rainy days. Get into a space capsule or try out other interactive exhibits.
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Chabot Space & Science Center
10000 Skyline BlvdTelescopes open to the public on weekend evenings. Small museum that's great for kids on rainy days. Get into a space capsule or try out other interactive exhibits.