Spring is full of great reasons to explore Oakland—from neighborhood bites and bayside wineries to backyard sports and award-worthy brunch. And when you stay at Executive Inn & Suites, you're perfectly positioned to enjoy it all.

Details:

• Stay 2 nights, save 10%
• Stay 3 nights, save 15%
• Stay 4 or more nights, save 20%

Includes complimentary breakfast and Wi-Fi

We’re honored to be a finalist for Best Hotel in Oakland Magazine’s annual reader poll! If you’ve enjoyed your stay with us, we’d love your vote.

While our category is under Leisure & Lifestyle, we got a bit stuck looking at all of the great options under food. So happy that Horn and Stay Gold made the finals for Best Barbecue Joint, but we've been too lazy to stand in line at Fikscue in Alameda. However, we're told it's worth the wait. Sad Worlds Faire Donuts didn't make the finals, but WOW Donut Petit - they are a life-changing donut. On the brunch side, so many great choices, but we love Kitchen Story, which has millionaire's bacon (but doesn't cost that much), and on the Caribbean side of things, Sobre Mesa is a favorite of ours! Ice cream-wise, to us, it's a Samson vs. Goliath - could Curbside Creamy come out on top versus famous and delicious Fenton's? So much to vote for and so much to try!

Details:

• Vote in multiple categories
• Support your favorite local businesses
• Quick and easy form

To vote, click the button below then click the "Best Local Hotel or Guest Accommodations" tab. We really appreciate the support!

You don’t have to go all the way to wine country for a great tasting experience. Just across the bridge in Alameda for Dashe Cellars or right here in Oakland for Resenblum Cellars (at Jack London Square), you’ll find two waterfront wineries offering flights, bottles, and views:

• ‍Dashe Cellars – Known for bold reds and a relaxed, urban tasting room‍
• Rosenblum Cellars – A longtime local favorite, now part of the larger California wine scene

Details:

• Walkable area with other food & drink spots nearby
• Beautiful bay views and casual picnic seating
• Tastings range from $10–$20

📍 Spirits Alley, Alameda

More info: https://www.dashecellars.com | https://www.rosenblumcellars.com

If you're looking for relatively inexpensive sports fun, the Oakland Spiders season has started and is happy to be part of the Ultimate Frisbee Association. As little as $9, you can see a game. On April 24, they play a home game against the New York Empires. You will also get a great array of food truck options and a sport that takes a lot of care and maintenance i.e. they can never, even off-season, run on fields that might have holes or uneven. Get the full schedule, tickets, and additional details on their website.

Features:

• Tickets as low as $9
• Home games at Fremont High School
• Casual vibe, family-friendly crowd, and no bad seats