wendan.vs.world — Kissel Uptown Oakland - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

The perfect weekend in Oakland 🙌 I’m almost ashamed to admit that having lived in San Francisco for almost a decade, I’ve never really explored Oakland, even though it’s just across the Bay 🙈 But I decided to change that and spent the first weekend of 2025 exploring The Town and I’ve curated this list for the perfect getaway in Oakland! 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆: ✦ Kissel Uptown Oakland @kisseluptownoakland - Stylish and luxurious hotel in a great location 𝗘𝗮𝘁/𝗗𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗸: ✦ Viridian @viridianbar - Creative Asian-inspired cocktails and bites ✦ Kuidaore Hand Roll Bar @kuidaore handrollbar - Fresh, made-to-order handrolls ✦ High 5ive Rooftoop Bar @high5iverooftopbar - Great vibes with delicious cocktails & bar bites ✦ FOB Kitchen @fob_kitchen - Michelin Bib Gourmand Filipino food ✦ Tarts de Feybesse @tartsdefeybesse - Contemporary French pastries ✦ Don Blanc @donblancoakland - Premium Korean BBQ 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗽: ✦ Oaklandish @oaklandish - Apparel celebrating all things Oakland & the Bay ✦ Sweet July @sweetjuly - Cozy shop for homegoods & more from Ayesha Curry @ayeshacurry 𝗗𝗼: ✦ Oakland Museum of California @oaklandmuseumca - Art, history, & natural science of the Golden State ✦ Lake Merritt - Beautiful urban lake perfect for a stroll ✦ Murals - The Town’s eclectic public art is on display at every corner. A couple of my favorite local artists are @illuminaries and @hueman_ I know this barely scratches the surface of this vibrant and diverse city so let me know in the comments where else I need to check out in Oakland for next time! . . . #wendanvsworld #wendanvscalifornia #visitoakland #oaklandloveit #bayareablogger #sfblogger #bayareatravel #bayareacreatives #bayareainfluencer #sfinfluencer