Lovely grounds with interesting plants from around the world and a great selection of California native plants.
A regional park in the Berkeley Hills with hiking and great views of the Bay Area.
Tasty plant-based food. A favorite of ours for a nice date night out.
A beautiful museum full of California history in downtown Oakland.
Local beer spot with delicious pizza. Most of the tables are in a lovely courtyard with greenery and fire pits, a great place to spend an nice evening.
A space and science museum in the hills with interactive displays, a planetarium, and powerful telescopes.
Are you sensing a food theme yet? Meat lovers will vouch for this place!
A series of structures built for the 1915 World's Fair. Check out the surrounding park area and nearby Crissy Field beach, too.
Expansive park with many sights to see... the de Young Art Museum, the Cal Academy of Science, the Japanese Tea Garden, the Conservatory of Flowers... the list goes on!
I mean, does it need an explanation?!
A local distillery with tours and tastings. They make a delicious pear brandy.
The quintessential Mission district bar: fancy beer with no frills.
There is a surprising amount of "Chicago style" deep dish pizza in the Bay Area. The Star is our favorite!
Want to see some Redwoods while visiting California, without having to travel far? Want some exercise or fresh air? Enjoy a hike, jog, or picnic in this well shaded local park in the Oakland hills.
Another one of our favorite local restaurants!
A surprising patch of serenity in busy Oakland.
The Exploratorium is an interactive science museum that is fun for kids and adults alike. Roxanne even used to work here!
The Berkeley Marina is a great place for a stroll to enjoy some sunshine and the breeze from the bay.