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Gay Oakland / East Bay

Multicultural flavors

Just across the San Francisco Bay from "The City" is California's 7th largest city: Oakland also known as “The Town”. Oakland embraces the original and the creative. Visitors and residents alike feel free to be themselves here and immerse themselves in this diverse city. When it comes to the gay scene, Gertrude Stein's famous quip about Oakland, "There's no there there," would be categorically false. There are a number of great bars and clubs. Several boast an urban flavor and attract heavi...

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Bars & Clubs

White Horse Inn

Iconic for 75 years
Oakland

Turf Club

A garden oasis
East Bay/Hayward

Club 1220

Small time fun with big heart
East Bay/Walnut Creek

The Port Bar

Uptown's gay bar
Oakland

Townhouse Cocktail Lounge

Vallejo favorite for 50 years
East Bay/Vallejo

Fluid510

Cocktails, small bites, & live entertainment
Oakland

Friends & Family

Cocktails and late night eats
Oakland

Summer Bar & Lounge

Intimate venue with live music
Oakland
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Restaurants

Fentons Creamery

Oakland's sweetest landmark
Oakland

Souley Vegan

Keeping the soul reintroducing the food
Oakland

Venus Restaurant (Closed Temporarily)

Nourish your belly and comfort your soul
East Bay/Berkeley

Chez Panisse Restaurant and Café

Upscale French cuisine with a philosophy and purpose.
East Bay/Berkeley

Saul's Restaurant & Delicatessen

Classic deli food
East Bay/Berkeley

Flora Restaurant and Bar (Closed Temporarily)

Drinks and dinner in the middle of the Oakland uptown revival
Oakland

Addis Ethiopian Restaurant

Ethiopian Cuisine with Vegetarian/Vegan options
Oakland

Sidebar

Fresh, Affordable Seafood
Oakland
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Hotels

The Nash Hotel

Charming Berkeley accommodation
East Bay/Berkeley

Oakland Marriott City Center

Central to all things East Bay!
Oakland

Graduate Berkeley

Uniquely designed rooms
East Bay/Berkeley

Waterfront Hotel

Newly renovated hotel with every amenity
Oakland

Brick Path Bed & Breakfast

Charming B&B in North Berkeley
East Bay/Berkeley

Four Points by Sheraton San Francisco Bay Bridge

Friendly front desk staff
East Bay/Berkeley
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Gay Oakland / East Bay
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