Tilden Regional Park in the Berkeley Hills - the Inspiration Point Trail is aptly named Lake Merritt in downtown Oakland - walk the 3-mile perimeter and if you're here on Saturday check out the Farmer's Market Redwood Regional Regional Park in the Oakland Hills, with its own small grove of old-growth redwoods Albany Bulb - great for a quick jaunt along the Bay Alameda Beach - beautiful beach along the Bay on Alameda Island
Fieldwork Brewing Company - one of our favorites in the East Bay The Rare Barrel - specializing in sours Ghost Town in Oakland - our favorite Brewery in Oakland Westbrae Biergarten - beer from all over the Bay and amazing outdoor patio Drake's Dealership in Oakland - another great outdoor patio in downtown Oakland
Imm Thai Street Food - great Thai food in downtown Berkeley Pyeong Chang Tofu House - great Korean food in Oakland's Temescal neighborhood Great China - downtown Berkeley Cheeseboard - the Bay Area's famous sourdough pizza in Berkeley's "gourmet ghetto" Shandong - great Chinese food in Oakland's Chinatown Fournee - great bakery by the Claremont Hotel Fava - great Mediterranean in Berkeley's "gourmet ghetto" Pomella - Middle Eastern on Oakland's adorable Piedmont Ave. Lulu - Incredible brunch spot in Berkeley Lion Dance Café - Vegan lunch spot near Lake Merritt La Mission - great burritos and patio in Berkeley La Note - Classic downtown Berkeley brunch spot Happy Lemon - our favorite boba in Berkeley Trader Vic's - great tiki bar in Emeryville & birthplace of the Mai Tai Vik's Chaat - great Indian food in Berkeley ...the list goes on! If you're looking for something specific reach out to Mitch & Steph!
There's so much to do in the greater Bay Area! - Explore San Francisco - Hike in Muir Woods in Marin - Drink wine in Sonoma or Napa - Go to the beach in SF or Marin (e.g Ocean, Muir, or Stinson Beach) - Hike around and see the beautiful coastline at Pt. Reyes - Explore the Russian River and its surrounding towns and beer scene