Everything Else
Kennedy Grove Regional Recreation Area
6531 San Pablo Dam Rdvery close great for bbq picnics.
there is a working antique merry go round, a steam train ride thru a redwood grove golf course and a ridge hiking trail with amazing views of the bay.
495 locals recommend
Tilden Regional Park
2501 Grizzly Peak Blvdthere is a working antique merry go round, a steam train ride thru a redwood grove golf course and a ridge hiking trail with amazing views of the bay.
San Pablo Reservoir
7301 San Pablo Dam Rdkayaking and fishing and picnicing
2,300 acre parkland with trails that range from shoreline to forest.
20 locals recommend
Point Pinole Regional Shoreline
5551 Giant Hwy2,300 acre parkland with trails that range from shoreline to forest.
Lawrence Hall of Science
Hands on science. Amazing views. great cafe.
Berkeley Rose Garden
1200 Euclid Ave250 varieties of roses.
Tennis courts too.
East Bay Vivarium
1827 Fifth StThe coutry's largest reptile store…..bizzare and totally cool.
very crowded….for a reason….huge selection of fresh and unusual produce.
371 locals recommend
Berkeley Bowl West
920 Heinz Avevery crowded….for a reason….huge selection of fresh and unusual produce.
Oldie time splendor…watch sunset from the deck at Paragon Restaurant & Bar.
41 locals recommend
Claremont Club & Spa - A Fairmont Hotel
41 Tunnel RdOldie time splendor…watch sunset from the deck at Paragon Restaurant & Bar.
A teasure trove of disguarded stuff…fun for steam punk projects or to add a strange object to your apartment.
22 locals recommend
Urban Ore
900 Murray StA teasure trove of disguarded stuff…fun for steam punk projects or to add a strange object to your apartment.
South Kensington Club
42 Harrington RdA small but high quality Saturday farmer's market.
Lots to do and see in this waterfront town. A great waterfront, fun restaurants, a glass blowing studio and some historic sites.
36 locals recommend
Benicia
Lots to do and see in this waterfront town. A great waterfront, fun restaurants, a glass blowing studio and some historic sites.
Crockett is a fun town…the C&H Sugar factory made the town…now it is at the foot of the Carquines bridge and has funky restaurants and shops. Be sure to have lunch at Nantucket down under the bridge.
6 locals recommend
Crockett
Crockett is a fun town…the C&H Sugar factory made the town…now it is at the foot of the Carquines bridge and has funky restaurants and shops. Be sure to have lunch at Nantucket down under the bridge.
135 acres…huge roller coaster, Marine World and Marine World Africa.
132 locals recommend
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
1001 Fairgrounds Dr135 acres…huge roller coaster, Marine World and Marine World Africa.
Vallejo Ferry station
289 Mare Island WayTrip to SF…on a Ferry that is not too crowded.
Sort of like walking thru a ghost town…lots of buildings left over from when the Navy was here….sort of a treasure hunt …not a tourist thing so you are free to walk about the cabin on your own.
32 locals recommend
Mare Island Museum
1100 Railroad AveSort of like walking thru a ghost town…lots of buildings left over from when the Navy was here….sort of a treasure hunt …not a tourist thing so you are free to walk about the cabin on your own.
Napa Valley Wine Train
1275 McKinstry Stexpensive but fun way to tour the wine country…..
you have to get up early before the thermals…but wow is it worth it….
12 locals recommend
Napa Valley Balloons, Inc.
944 Byway Eyou have to get up early before the thermals…but wow is it worth it….
AMF Pinole Valley Lanes
1580 Pinole Valley RdBowling . Low key no stress bowling for fun
Very well maintained. Used by those with a brief case in one hand and climbing equipment in the other.
7 locals recommend
Bridges Rock Gym
5635 San Diego StVery well maintained. Used by those with a brief case in one hand and climbing equipment in the other.
Largest public telescope in the US. Planetarium…with a State of the art full dome digital projection system.
You can also spend the night under the stars.
510-336-7300.
122 locals recommend
Chabot Space & Science Center
10000 Skyline BlvdLargest public telescope in the US. Planetarium…with a State of the art full dome digital projection system.
You can also spend the night under the stars.
510-336-7300.
The Museum of Art and Digital Entertainment
921 BroadwayVideo game museum
Oakland Zoo
9777 Golf Links RdWorld Class Zoo.
Take the skytram.
The Cathedral of Christ the Light
2121 Harrison StWorld Class Stunning Architecture.
One of the countries largest China towns.
Lots of restaurants and groceries lots of stores where you buy souvenirs. Go for dim sum at the Legendary Palace or Shan Dong or Tao Yuen Pastry.
551 locals recommend
Chinatown
One of the countries largest China towns.
Lots of restaurants and groceries lots of stores where you buy souvenirs. Go for dim sum at the Legendary Palace or Shan Dong or Tao Yuen Pastry.
Fire arts, glass blowing, neon, black smithing, you name it at this huge art
facility. Call ahead for a tour or take a class.
28 locals recommend
The Crucible
1260 7th StFire arts, glass blowing, neon, black smithing, you name it at this huge art
facility. Call ahead for a tour or take a class.
See a live show or movie at this deco masterpiece restored theater. Dress up a bit.
120 locals recommend
Paramount Theatre
2025 BroadwaySee a live show or movie at this deco masterpiece restored theater. Dress up a bit.
Catach an independent film at the iconic Grand Lake Theater..bonus points if you"re showing is in the "Egypt Room" or you go on Wurlitzer night.
382 locals recommend
Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand AveCatach an independent film at the iconic Grand Lake Theater..bonus points if you"re showing is in the "Egypt Room" or you go on Wurlitzer night.
See top quality exhibits and enjoy Off the Grid each friday….food trucks.
547 locals recommend
Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak StSee top quality exhibits and enjoy Off the Grid each friday….food trucks.
8 acres 6,000 rose bushes of all varieties. Bloom season is late april thru October.
510-238-3187
66 locals recommend
Morcom Rose Garden
700 Jean St8 acres 6,000 rose bushes of all varieties. Bloom season is late april thru October.
510-238-3187
Cruise in an authentic Italian gondola…or rent your own peddle boat.
751 locals recommend
Lake Merritt Amphitheater
Lake Merritt BoulevardCruise in an authentic Italian gondola…or rent your own peddle boat.
High Scores Arcade
1414 Park StRetro arcade games.
Food Scene
Starbucks
2132 Chestnut StA nice walk down the hill.
order a mango lassi and a dosa…a two foot long soft-crispy crepe….It is a hole in the wall with very good indian food.
101 locals recommend
Udupi Palace
1007 1/2 Valencia Storder a mango lassi and a dosa…a two foot long soft-crispy crepe….It is a hole in the wall with very good indian food.
On a warmish night eat out on the deck and watch sunset…and view of water and Carquinez bridge…they have outdoor heaters…so even a cool night if special.
73 locals recommend
The Dead Fish
20050 San Pablo AveOn a warmish night eat out on the deck and watch sunset…and view of water and Carquinez bridge…they have outdoor heaters…so even a cool night if special.
Port Costa is a secret little place…way off the beaten trail….go to the Wharehouse for lobster and to see the full size stuffed polar bear…you get the idea.
13 locals recommend
Warehouse Cafe
5 Canyon Lake DrPort Costa is a secret little place…way off the beaten trail….go to the Wharehouse for lobster and to see the full size stuffed polar bear…you get the idea.
in the old ford motor plant comples in Richmond…amazing food…..was an old boiler room. They have roller derby some nights next door.
28 locals recommend
Assemble Restaurant
1414 Harbour Way Sin the old ford motor plant comples in Richmond…amazing food…..was an old boiler room. They have roller derby some nights next door.
Gourmet food court…try the duck tacos or the sit at the oyster bar. And the three sister's ice cream….mmmmm
169 locals recommend
Oxbow Public Market
610 1st StGourmet food court…try the duck tacos or the sit at the oyster bar. And the three sister's ice cream….mmmmm
Skates on the Bay
100 Seawall DrIconic Seafood restaurant with views .
Burma Superstar
309 Clement StTry teh tea leaf salad.
Shopping
Old school records and CDs …lots of rare and cool music…and people who know about it. Pre Pandora….it was this way.
272 locals recommend
Amoeba Music
6200 Hollywood BlvdOld school records and CDs …lots of rare and cool music…and people who know about it. Pre Pandora….it was this way.
Issues
4198 Piedmont AveNerd out at this magaize stand.
Arts & Culture
An iconic place well respected for live music and excellent food.
136 locals recommend
Yoshi's Oakland
510 Embarcadero WestAn iconic place well respected for live music and excellent food.