Dave’s guidebook
Food scene
Home of the Mai Tai! Although not the original location - that was on San Pablo Ave. - it is delicious and worth trying.
34 locals recommend
Trader Vic's Emeryville
9 Anchor DrHome of the Mai Tai! Although not the original location - that was on San Pablo Ave. - it is delicious and worth trying.
Zachary's Chicago Pizza
5801 College AveGreat deep dish pizza!
Hofkuche
478 25th StreetNice outdoor space for beer and bratz.
Burma Superstar
4721 Telegraph AveRoses' Taproom
4930 Telegraph AveCool spot for a beer on Telegraph.
Pizzaiolo
5008 Telegraph AveGood traditional pizza with nice outdoor patio (in the way back).
To be honest - I have not been here yet - but there always seems to be a line and I really want to try.
173 locals recommend
Cholita Linda
4923 Telegraph AveTo be honest - I have not been here yet - but there always seems to be a line and I really want to try.
Aburaya
362 17th StCheck the hours before you go - but amazing Japanese style fried chicken.
Home made noodles are a bit thick - but the flavors here are a treat.
71 locals recommend
Shandong Restaurant
328 10th StHome made noodles are a bit thick - but the flavors here are a treat.
Grocery store with lots of stuff you wont find at the local Safeway. Good produce and grain selection.
371 locals recommend
Berkeley Bowl West
920 Heinz AveGrocery store with lots of stuff you wont find at the local Safeway. Good produce and grain selection.
Sideshow Kitchen
942 Stanford AveClose by burger joint with outdoor seating only. Not open late.
Sightseeing
Biking trail that goes to Treasure Island along the Bay Bridge. You can also walk this but the entrance is a very far walk from the house. Recommend taking a car service or bike.
Bay Trail
Bay TrailBiking trail that goes to Treasure Island along the Bay Bridge. You can also walk this but the entrance is a very far walk from the house. Recommend taking a car service or bike.
Appointments/tickets required. Nice relaxing controlled walks through various landscapes. Cactus garden is pretty cool and the other areas are nice - nothing spectacular but if you appreciate plants you will enjoy. From the Rose Garden area you can get some good City view.
13 locals recommend
Centennial Drive:UC Botanical Garden station
Appointments/tickets required. Nice relaxing controlled walks through various landscapes. Cactus garden is pretty cool and the other areas are nice - nothing spectacular but if you appreciate plants you will enjoy. From the Rose Garden area you can get some good City view.
Nice urban lake, man made. The side near the Grand Lake Theater is closer to food and shops.
The side closer to the City is accessible via the 19th street BART station. For a nice meal on lake try Lake Chalet - there is also a sister restaurant in San Francisco called Beach Chalet.
751 locals recommend
Lake Merritt Amphitheater
Lake Merritt BoulevardNice urban lake, man made. The side near the Grand Lake Theater is closer to food and shops.
The side closer to the City is accessible via the 19th street BART station. For a nice meal on lake try Lake Chalet - there is also a sister restaurant in San Francisco called Beach Chalet.
Cool hiking trail with canopies and ferns. Not too difficult but be mindful of your steps and some areas are slippery.
10 locals recommend
Leona Heights Park
4444 Mountain BoulevardCool hiking trail with canopies and ferns. Not too difficult but be mindful of your steps and some areas are slippery.
The Mayberry of the Bay Area! Comes with a nice old time feeling downtown as well as some beach access areas (the rocky or wharfy kind of beaches).
48 locals recommend
Alameda
The Mayberry of the Bay Area! Comes with a nice old time feeling downtown as well as some beach access areas (the rocky or wharfy kind of beaches).
Bar
White Horse Inn
6551 Telegraph AveAmong the oldest gay bars in the country. Nice local crowd.