Timeline
16:13
Start with a Greyhound at this artsy bar. The margaritas are good too, but the vodka Greyhounds are the house default. You need to specify if you want gin.
16:58
Walk nine minutes south to the edge of Lake Merritt. This large tidal lagoon offers a warts-and-all picture of Oakland from its perimeter path. Find a spot on the western side to face the water.
17:13
Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The golden light hits the water first, turning the lagoon into a mirror before the sky catches fire.
17:43
Head to this funky contemporary restaurant in an old warehouse. The live DJ is performing while you enjoy dinner. It gets out of control on weekends, so make a reservation.
Local tip
Check the route from Lake Merritt to the restaurant if you are not familiar with the area. The restaurant closes at 22:00, so arrive with enough time to eat before it shuts down.
Check before you go
- Cafe Van Kleef is open from 18:00 on weekends, but closes at 02:00. On weekdays it opens at 12:00 (Tu-Fr) or 16:00 (Mo).
- Mua is open Tu-Su from 17:00 to 22:00. It requires a reservation.
Worth knowing
- Cafe Van Kleef is open at 16:13 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr
- Mua is open at 17:43 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Oakland (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).