Souley Vegan

Boats dock outside, and the ferry across the bay leaves a few steps from the door.

Hakata-style tonkotsu ramen with homemade noodles and pork belly chashu, plus karaage, bao buns and a burger.

Boats to watch, a farmers market, an arcade and a cinema, with outdoor patios for eating. Somewhere you can arrive without a plan.

A playable video game museum with thousands of games on their original hardware, plus kids' classes.

Downtown Oakland's big full-service hotel with an outdoor pool, direct BART access, and suites that fit a travel crib. Walkable to Old Oakland restaurants.

A Chinatown restaurant known for family-style plates served on lazy susans.