OAKLAND, CA

NATURE

Tilden Park for a ride on the Steam Trains and Merry-go-round - Trudi in Orinda

Wildcat Canyon for hiking - Trudi in Orinda

With Kids: the small hike around Lake Anza in Tilden Park. Its the perfect amount of adventure but not too long. - Sondra in Orinda

If we have guests in town, we enjoy taking them up to Grizzly Peak where on a clear day, you get a “three bridge view.” - Sara in Orinda

SHOP

Shoshin and Atomic Garden (both on College) - Trudi in Orinda

Market Hall and Maison d’Etre - Sondra in Orinda

Market Hall for frozen soups, lasagna, pizza, bolognese sauce and other goodies to complete a meal! - Sara in Orinda

RESTAURANTS

Shangri-La Vegan (Temescal) because I don’t have to make choices – they give you whatever they’re serving that day and it’s always healthy and delicious. - Trudi in Orinda

Millennium for hands-down the best vegan food - Sondra in Orinda

Belcampo for insanely high quality meat and food that tastes amazing. - Sondra in Orinda

Any of the restaurants on or near College Ave in Oakland. A16, Wood Tavern, Oliveto, A Cote - Kirsten in Orinda

RESTAURANTS WITH KIDS

Jules Thin Crust (on College) because they have large flatbread pizzas that kids can see with their eyes and order at the counter.  They have cheese-less and gluten-free options, and I love the salads for myself. - Trudi in Orinda

Cholita Linda is a crowd pleaser for all. I love the salads and yucca fries! - Sara in Orinda

CAFES AND BARS

SERVICES

Alexis Smith with Shoshin for Interior Design - Sondra in Orinda

I love massages at Glow (yes, even for non maternity) - Sara in Orinda

MISCELLANY