Hannah & Jake
Things To Do
Berkeley Bowl Marketplace
You've probably heard the buzz about Berkeley Bowl - a grocery store that has long been a staple here. It's known for its locally grown/locally distributed produce and dairy, unique healthy snack finds, and a large fill-your-own bags of nuts and grains. We highly recommend you stop by, even if it's just for the experience of walking through this crunchy Bay area establishment.
Boichik Bagels
Option to enjoy a Boichik Bagel nearby at 3170 College Ave. Alternatively, if you want to see how they make their bagels, go a bit farther west to the Boichik Bagel Factory (1225 6th St, Berkeley).
Lake Merritt
Explore Downtown Oakland with a walk around Lake Merritt, coupled by a visit to the Oakland Art Museum. Got kids? Take them for a fun exploration of Children's Fairyland, located right on the lake.
Tilden Regional Park
Just north of Claremont Canyon Regional Preserve and the UC Botanical Gardens is Tilden Regional Park. We recommend watching the sunset at Grizzly Peak Vista, going for a swim in Lake Anza, or hiking one of the many trails offered. For younger guests, Tilden has a Merry-Go-Round (reservations recommended for weekends), a 12-minute Steam Train, as well as a Little Farm and Environmental Education Center.
University of California Botanical Garden
Beautiful garden located in the Berkeley hills, just north of UC Berkeley's campus. The site is divided by regions of the world - including Hannah's favorites "Deserts of the Americas," "Southern Africa," and "Garden of Old Roses." If you enjoy your time at gardens, we also recommend Morcom Rose Garden in Oakland -- it's a free and wonderful place to picnic!
Claremont Canyon Regional Preserve
Wonderful hiking just west of UC Berkeley's campus, in the Oakland hills. Some of the hikes start out pretty steep, but you get great views of Berkeley and the San Francisco Bay.
Burma Superstar
This was the first place Hannah & Jake ever ate at upon arriving in the Bay, thanks to the suggestion of Hannah's brother, Jeremy. Renowned Burmese restaurant located in one of our favorite neighborhoods, Temescal. Surrounded by great bars and other excellent food options -- you can't go wrong!