Oakland, California is a vibrant city known for its thriving culinary scene, rich cultural history, and pioneering cannabis culture. As more travelers seek out destinations where they can indulge in both top-tier dining and cannabis-friendly experiences, The Town offers the perfect blend. In fact, Oakland was recently voted the #1 Best Food City in the U.S. by the 2024 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards!

Enter the Oakland Foodie Path, a gastronomic adventure along the Oakland Cannabis Trail that takes you through world-class restaurants, shops and activities, creating a uniquely Oakland experience that tantalizes the taste buds and elevates the senses.

If you're a canna-curious foodie traveler, springtime is an ideal time to plan a trip with this 3-4 day itinerary that blends the best of Oakland’s award-winning restaurants, cannabis lounges, and cultural attractions just in time for Oakland Restaurant Week and the 4/20 cannabis culture holiday. From the vibrant flavors of Chinatown and Fruitvale to the Michelin-rated gems sprinkled throughout The Town, this unique adventure is sure to leave you well satiated. We’ll explore the start of the journey in Part 1, and continue the adventure in Part 2 of our Adventure on the Foodie Path…

Where to Stay
 

Day 1: A Welcome to The Town


Morning: Start your journey with a visit to Root’d in the 510, a stylish dispensary and lounge in the Temescal neighborhood that regularly hosts community events. Here, you can browse a curated selection of cannabis products and give them a try in the adjacent lounge space. Try a fuel-smelling cultivar rich in myrcene which is often reported to stimulate the appetite.

Root's in the 510 Storefront in Oakland California

Lunch: On Telegraph Ave near Root’d you’ll find many great lunch options. Cholita Linda offers Latin-American street food favorites, Burma Superstar is a casual Burmese spot with vegetarian options and outdoor seating, or Hancook serves a tasty fusion of street night life and traditional Korean. Digest afterwards with a light and bubbly infused beverage.

Afternoon: Take a cultural dive into Oakland’s history with a visit to the Women of the Black Panther Party Mural and Museum or stroll through DeFremery Park, a significant site tied to the civil rights movement.

Women of the Black Panther Party Mural in West Oakland California
Women of the Black Panther Party Mural and Museum 

Dinner: Head to MAMA Oakland, a MICHELIN-rated restaurant serving comforting homestyle Italian cuisine. Their house-made pasta is sure to satisfy your munchies. Pair the experience with a mellow, terpene-rich edible before your meal for heightened appreciation.

Plate of pasta at MAMA Oakland
MAMA Oakland | PC: Emma K. Morris

Nightcap: Wrap up the evening at Urbana in Uptown, Oakland’s newest lounge, where you can enjoy a cannabis nightcap in an elegant setting before heading back to your hotel.

Urbana Oakland Dispensary in oakland california
Urbana Oakland

Continue exploring all the culinary corners of Oakland in Part 2 of our journey down the Oakland Foodie Path and see what’s on the itinerary for Days 2 - 4!
 


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