East Bay Recommendations
Parks
Really great zoo in the area. 5 min drive from our home. If visiting on Saturday, arrive before 10:30am as the parking fills up really fast.
72 locals recommend
Oakland Zoo station
9777 Golf Links RdReally great zoo in the area. 5 min drive from our home. If visiting on Saturday, arrive before 10:30am as the parking fills up really fast.
Chabot Space & Science Center
10000 Skyline BlvdTilden Regional Park
2501 Grizzly Peak BlvdFood scene
A great local Pho shop. Very popular. The portions are huge and the taste is great. The price is excellent.
Pho An Hoa Noodle House
14391 Washington AveA great local Pho shop. Very popular. The portions are huge and the taste is great. The price is excellent.
The best Vegetarian Pizza in the world. Make sure to get the green sauce an absolute must visit. This is a Berkeley specialty
317 locals recommend
The Cheeseboard Pizza
1512 Shattuck AveThe best Vegetarian Pizza in the world. Make sure to get the green sauce an absolute must visit. This is a Berkeley specialty
Shinmai
1825-3 San Pablo AveGreat gem of a Ramen house in Oakland.
Jong Ga House
372 Grand AveMy favorite Korean restaurant.
Taqueria El Farolito
2950 24th StMaybe the best Burrito in town?
Champa Garden
2102 8th AveGood Laos food. Make sure to get the crispy rice wrap
Spicy Sichuan food. If you are looking for good spicy food look no further. Beef noodle soup is amazing here.
Sichuan Fusion
3288 Pierce StSpicy Sichuan food. If you are looking for good spicy food look no further. Beef noodle soup is amazing here.
Café Raj
1158 Solano AveGreat Indian Food. Been family owned and run for 20+ years
Great German food and snacks. Good views on the waterfront.
21 locals recommend
Brotzeit Lokal | German Restaurant & Waterfront Biergarten
1000 EmbarcaderoGreat German food and snacks. Good views on the waterfront.
Sam's Log Cabin
945 San Pablo AveGreat breakfast spot. Tasty food
Almond and Oak
3311 Grand AveVery good restaurant and bar. Delicious food, decent price.
Sightseeing
The best view of the bay area. Come here to enjoy a nice sunset or sunrise.
27 locals recommend
Grizzly Peak
The best view of the bay area. Come here to enjoy a nice sunset or sunrise.
University of California, Berkeley
Oxford StreetBeautiful campus home of the Bears!
Indian Rock Park
950 Indian Rock AveGreat Sunset area
Neighborhoods
San Leandro
The downtown area is great for all kinds of foods and activities.
Bar/Brewery
The Rare Barrel
940 Parker StBest sour beer you can find in the area
Great selection of beer. Awesome and lively outdoor patio
91 locals recommend
Fieldwork Brewing Company
1160 Sixth StGreat selection of beer. Awesome and lively outdoor patio
Drake's Dealership
2325 BroadwayGreat date spot. Nice beer selection and good food.
Yoshi's Oakland
510 Embarcadero WestJazz club. Very historic
Dessert and Snacks
Our favorite local place to get boba milk tea. Good quality milk teas, snacks and even a meal. Happy hours starts at 8pm Weekdays and 9pm on Weekends
i-Tea San Leandro
177 Pelton Center WayOur favorite local place to get boba milk tea. Good quality milk teas, snacks and even a meal. Happy hours starts at 8pm Weekdays and 9pm on Weekends
Cafe Liano
Cool little Coffee/Tea place. Small snacks.
Hiking
Redwood Regional Park
7867 Redwood Road
Mount Tamalpais