I went on the tour and had the best time. Even as a native Oakland resident, there is always something to learn and a new place to have a drink. And I found several on this tour. Erica and Gretchen are wonderful tour guides and I cant wait to take another tour with Localite.

It does indeed start with a delicious picnic furnished by the Grand Lake cafe, which makes it's own fabulous pickles! Hiked around the shore of Lake Merritt and learned all about its history and the extraordinary flora and fauna right in the middle of Oakland. Our tour guide Serena was especially knowledgeable about this tremendous urban resource, and I personally could have spent a few more hours in the Oaktown spice shop talking to Sean about the relationships between spices and world history.

I had a great time sampling some of the unique cocktails that are being made at some of the coolest bars in Oakland. Serena did a great job talking about the drinks, the bars and some of the interesting facts about the architecture of downtown Oakland. I think the Retro Cocktails would be a great event for tourist and locals alike who want to learn more about downtown Oakland and appreciate excellent cocktails.

we loved our evening on the Enchanting Dinner tour led by Gretchen Ludwig, Localite Tours. Great history, interesting people and excellent tasting in a corner of the East Bay we didn't know. We recommend it for those visiting the Bay Area to get away from the usual tourist sites.