What to do and see in Oakland, California (CA): The Best Food & Drink

Tour several of the East Bay's outstanding wineries by bike. Choose from several routes that explore boutique-style urban wineries. Easy bike riding on safe routes and bike paths led by an expert cyclist who knows wine. Lunch included in the price of the tour. This tour is a green alternative to Napa, and very popular for team-building and other special events.

Mix, shape, boil, bake, and eat the most spectacular bagels you've ever tasted! Bake Your Own Amazing Bagels demystifies every step of making the "roll with a hole." No matter which workshop you choose, you finish by eating delicious, fresh hot bagels. Rockridge resident, Laurie Leiber, loves teaching people how to make their own bagels. “It’s always fun because people love bagels,” says Leiber

Wine shop specializing in small production, independent, and sustainable wines & ciders. Thematic wine tastings (often with winemakers present) every Wed. 5-7pm & Sat. 12-7pm. Drink any bottle in the shop at our communal table, any time--NO corkage fee! Cheese, crackers & olives to eat in shop or take away. Rental of tasting area & communal table available for private events & parties.

Whole Brew World provides casual, small group guided beer tours by partnering with some of the Bay Area's best microbreweries. Expand your beer palate while tasting new and limited release craft beers. Meet brewers who will share with you their beer making process and teach you about technique, quality ingredients and craftsmanship. Explore beer's past, present and future with fellow beer geeks and novices. Public tours and private tours are available. Included in all tours: - All the beer tastings at each brewery - Safe and comfortable round-trip transportation for a maximum of 8 guests - Professional and friendly guide with beer knowledge - Visit a minimum of 3 breweries - A brewery facility tour at one stop - Gratuity for brewery staff - Complimentary on board snacks and non-alcoholic beverages Reservations are required at least 3 days prior to desired tour date. If you need a tour with less notice please feel free to call and inquire about availability. Please be aware that unless you have reserved all seats on board, other individuals may also be on your tour. Otherwise please consider a private tour. All passengers must be 21 or older. ID's are checked prior to boarding. To view the different tour itineraries, check availability and book your Bay Area brewery tour, visit the website! It's quick and easy.

We're a boutique urban winery located in Embarcadero Cove, Oakland. Visit our on-site tasting room any Saturday or Sunday 1-5pm.

Featured in National Geographic's 2019 Places to Travel as THE "how to go" activity in Oakland and named the 2018 Best Walking Tour in the East Bay by Diablo Magazine, Local Food Adventures is a guided walking food tour company that provides Oakland tours and East Bay cultural food experiences. Regularly scheduled weekly Oakland food tours and private group food tours are available. Local Food Adventures takes guests through an intimate discovery of some of the Bay Area's best kept secret neighborhoods. You get off the beaten tourist path and really get to know Oakland's food scene. In addition, you'll also meet the local businesses and professionals that have turned food into their passion and livelihood.

Velocipede Tours is the Bay Area's first Beer Bike! Jump onto the customized 14 passenger bicycle and pedal from beer to beer. Group tours, longer tours, and custom food/wine tours are also available by prior arrangement.