Things To Do

Lake Merritt

People watch and soak up the sun or walk the 3-mile flat paved loop around the lake. Amazing farmers market full of local produce and premade foods every Saturday from 10-2. Fairyland is popular for the kiddos, see where Disney got his inspiration: https://fairyland.org/

University of California Botanical Garden

Sunday Thai Brunch @ Wat Mongkolratanaram

Backyard brunch of delicious and affordable Thai food is served every Sunday 10-1 at the Thai Temple.

Nick's Sourdough Pizza and Bakery

A neighborhood favorite with the best sourdough crust and seasonal specials.

Tilden Regional Park

The site of our wedding venue! Lots of trails- an accessible one with a nice view of the Bay is Inspiration Point Steam trails & a carousel as well!

Cesar Chavez Park

Located next to the Berkeley marina where we've organized a room block at the Hilton DoubleTree (see travel tab). A dog-friendly 1.2-mile paved path loops around the perimeter of the park.

Viks Chaat Indian Food

Incredible Indian food, cafeteria style with an Indian market full of even more snacks and spices!

Lulu Palestinian Cuisine

Delicious Palestinian food, Grace's favorite place for brunch & where George and Grace went for George's last Birthday dinner!

Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park

Hike among the majestic redwoods in the Oakland hills!