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Only about 1 mile away from BART! Easy access to SF downtown.
79 residents recomanen
West Oakland station
1451 7th StOnly about 1 mile away from BART! Easy access to SF downtown.
OYSTER LOVERS! This oyster farm is about 1 hour drive! Taste the freshest oyster straight out from the farm! Reservations recommended, but if you arrive super early, you may be able to get a table.
41 residents recomanen
Tomales Bay Oyster Company
15479 CA-1OYSTER LOVERS! This oyster farm is about 1 hour drive! Taste the freshest oyster straight out from the farm! Reservations recommended, but if you arrive super early, you may be able to get a table.
Relax in their hot tub! Call to make reservation. 4.5 miles away.
25 residents recomanen
Piedmont Springs
3939 Piedmont AveRelax in their hot tub! Call to make reservation. 4.5 miles away.
Food Scene
Very popular breakfast place, famous for chicken and waffles! 1 mile away!
109 residents recomanen
Brown Sugar Kitchen
2295 BroadwayVery popular breakfast place, famous for chicken and waffles! 1 mile away!
Our usual go-to place to grab a bite. Huge portions and reasonable prices! 2 miles away.
Emeryville Black Bear Diner
5750 Christie AveOur usual go-to place to grab a bite. Huge portions and reasonable prices! 2 miles away.
Food court style food, great variety! Less than 3 miles away.
47 residents recomanen
Public Market Emeryville
5959 Shellmound StFood court style food, great variety! Less than 3 miles away.
Truly amazing Japanese food in Berkeley! We love their squid ink fried rice, chicken skewers and fresh uni! Yum......... ^_^ Early reservations recommended. About 6 miles away.
45 residents recomanen
Ippuku
2130 Center StTruly amazing Japanese food in Berkeley! We love their squid ink fried rice, chicken skewers and fresh uni! Yum......... ^_^ Early reservations recommended. About 6 miles away.
Yummy Mexican weekend brunch buffet. It's $15 a person, reasonably priced. They have different moles that are super yummy at the buffet bar. About 3 miles away.
12 residents recomanen
Los Moles
1320 65th StYummy Mexican weekend brunch buffet. It's $15 a person, reasonably priced. They have different moles that are super yummy at the buffet bar. About 3 miles away.
Delicious and quality dim sum with a view of the bay!! ^_^ 4 miles away.
29 residents recomanen
Hong Kong East Ocean Seafood Restaurant
3199 Powell StDelicious and quality dim sum with a view of the bay!! ^_^ 4 miles away.
We haven't tried this ramen place yet, but we heard lots of great things about this place from our friends and family! 5 miles away!
112 residents recomanen
Ramen Shop
5812 College AveWe haven't tried this ramen place yet, but we heard lots of great things about this place from our friends and family! 5 miles away!
Who doesn't like ice cream! Fenton's ice cream is famous and delicious. It tastes homemade! Now I want some ice cream........ They also have food! Diner style! 5 miles away!
129 residents recomanen
Fentons Creamery
4226 Piedmont AveWho doesn't like ice cream! Fenton's ice cream is famous and delicious. It tastes homemade! Now I want some ice cream........ They also have food! Diner style! 5 miles away!
Fun place to catch breakfast, LATE NIGHT meal or ice cream! 1.5 miles away.
54 residents recomanen
Rudy's Can't Fail Cafe
4081 Hollis StFun place to catch breakfast, LATE NIGHT meal or ice cream! 1.5 miles away.
Closest Starbucks around here. 2.5 miles away. We occasionally make coffee at home. You're more than welcome to have some too if we have it available, although it's not Starbucks.. :P
48 residents recomanen
Starbucks
3347 Lakeshore AveClosest Starbucks around here. 2.5 miles away. We occasionally make coffee at home. You're more than welcome to have some too if we have it available, although it's not Starbucks.. :P
1.5 miles away. Close by place to grab some coffee, pastries, sandwiches and salads when you're hungry.
18 residents recomanen
Panera Bread
301 King St1.5 miles away. Close by place to grab some coffee, pastries, sandwiches and salads when you're hungry.
Closest coffee shop! 0.5 miles away! This place opened not too long ago! Try it and let us know if it's good. We haven't been yet. ;)
65 residents recomanen
Kilovolt Coffee
1829 Mandela ParkwayClosest coffee shop! 0.5 miles away! This place opened not too long ago! Try it and let us know if it's good. We haven't been yet. ;)
There are some nice restaurant around this area. It's right by a pier, so you'll get to enjoy some water view. :) 2 miles away!
213 residents recomanen
Jack London Square
472 Water StThere are some nice restaurant around this area. It's right by a pier, so you'll get to enjoy some water view. :) 2 miles away!
So yummy, good portions and reasonable priced! Afghan food in Alameda city! 6.5 miles away.
6 residents recomanen
Q's Halal Chicken
2306 Central AveSo yummy, good portions and reasonable priced! Afghan food in Alameda city! 6.5 miles away.
Shopping
Nice variety of shopping stores and restaurants. They have AMC movie theater! Parking at their parking structure is pretty easy. 2 miles away.
55 residents recomanen
Bay Street
Bay StreetNice variety of shopping stores and restaurants. They have AMC movie theater! Parking at their parking structure is pretty easy. 2 miles away.
Sightseeing
Beautiful lake in downtown Oakland! Great for a stroll or a run. 3 miles away.
751 residents recomanen
Amfiteatre del Llac Merritt
Lake Merritt BoulevardBeautiful lake in downtown Oakland! Great for a stroll or a run. 3 miles away.
This park is a hidden gem! It has the best view of SF's city skyline and Bay Bridge. You can view the container cranes up close and personal! Right next to the Port of Oakland. Less than 2 miles away.
25 residents recomanen
Parc de la Línia de Costa de Middle Harbor
2777 Middle Harbor RdThis park is a hidden gem! It has the best view of SF's city skyline and Bay Bridge. You can view the container cranes up close and personal! Right next to the Port of Oakland. Less than 2 miles away.
There is a Bay Bridge bike/pedestrian trail on the new Eastern span! It's quite an experience to walk or bike on it! We can't wait till they open the trail next year all the way up to Treasure Island!
9 residents recomanen
Bay Bridge Trail
Bay Bridge TrailThere is a Bay Bridge bike/pedestrian trail on the new Eastern span! It's quite an experience to walk or bike on it! We can't wait till they open the trail next year all the way up to Treasure Island!
Great park to watch the bay, walk around, picnic and fly kites! About 5 miles away.
157 residents recomanen
Berkeley Marina
Great park to watch the bay, walk around, picnic and fly kites! About 5 miles away.
Not a big marina park, but lots of barbeque and picnic tables around to enjoy food while looking at the bay view! About 4 miles away.
38 residents recomanen
Safe Harbor Emeryville
3310 Powell StNot a big marina park, but lots of barbeque and picnic tables around to enjoy food while looking at the bay view! About 4 miles away.
Park St, Alameda! Many variety of restaurants, bars and shops, great street to take a walk. 6 miles away!
22 residents recomanen
Park Street
Park StreetPark St, Alameda! Many variety of restaurants, bars and shops, great street to take a walk. 6 miles away!
Lots of hiking trails, trees and not crowded with many people. I enjoyed hiking there, great way for a workout! 9 miles away!
214 residents recomanen
Parc Joaquin Miller
3300 Joaquin Miller RdLots of hiking trails, trees and not crowded with many people. I enjoyed hiking there, great way for a workout! 9 miles away!
Check out the famous UC Berkeley's campus! There are also many restaurants, cafes and shops around the area. :) Only 6 miles away!
427 residents recomanen
Universitat de Califòrnia, Berkeley
Oxford StreetCheck out the famous UC Berkeley's campus! There are also many restaurants, cafes and shops around the area. :) Only 6 miles away!
11 miles away! Lots of hiking trails, and many big trees! There's even a swimming area at Tilden Park's Lake Anza. They have a steam train and merry-go-round, great for kids!
495 residents recomanen
Tilden Regional Park
2501 Grizzly Peak Blvd11 miles away! Lots of hiking trails, and many big trees! There's even a swimming area at Tilden Park's Lake Anza. They have a steam train and merry-go-round, great for kids!
Famous site-seeing location! Take the ferry and learn about the history of the island, and enjoy the view.
107 residents recomanen
Angel Island Café
Main StreetFamous site-seeing location! Take the ferry and learn about the history of the island, and enjoy the view.
Famous site-seeing location! Take the ferry from a pier near Fisherman's Wharf, walk around the island and learn about the history of the old prison with self guided tours. Book your tickets early!
503 residents recomanen
Illa d'Alcatraz
Famous site-seeing location! Take the ferry from a pier near Fisherman's Wharf, walk around the island and learn about the history of the old prison with self guided tours. Book your tickets early!
Who doesn't want to see the famous golden gate bridge up close and personal? ;) You will have to BART and BUS if you're taking public transportation. If you're driving it's about 16 miles away.
1321 residents recomanen
Pont de la Porta daurada
Golden Gate BridgeWho doesn't want to see the famous golden gate bridge up close and personal? ;) You will have to BART and BUS if you're taking public transportation. If you're driving it's about 16 miles away.
Napa valley wine country is only 1 hour drive from our home! :) If you're a wine lover, you have to visit! Even if you're not a wine lover, you'll enjoy the scenery, food and their grape juice!
219 residents recomanen
Napa Valley
Napa valley wine country is only 1 hour drive from our home! :) If you're a wine lover, you have to visit! Even if you're not a wine lover, you'll enjoy the scenery, food and their grape juice!
A must go tourist spot if you're here to visit San Francisco! :) About 10 miles away from here!
713 residents recomanen
Port de pescadors
2801 Leavenworth StA must go tourist spot if you're here to visit San Francisco! :) About 10 miles away from here!
Interesting stuff! ;) This is diagonally across from Fisherman's Wharf. 10 miles away.
8 residents recomanen
Ripley's Believe It or Not!
175 Jefferson StInteresting stuff! ;) This is diagonally across from Fisherman's Wharf. 10 miles away.
Quick stop for some quick fun! Located at the Fisherman's Wharf. :) 8.5 miles away.
Magowan's Infinite Mirror Maze
0-11 Beach StQuick stop for some quick fun! Located at the Fisherman's Wharf. :) 8.5 miles away.
Beautiful cathedral right next to Lake Merritt. They offer tours, or you can have self-guided tours. Check their website for more information. 2 miles away.
23 residents recomanen
The Cathedral of Christ the Light
2121 Harrison StBeautiful cathedral right next to Lake Merritt. They offer tours, or you can have self-guided tours. Check their website for more information. 2 miles away.
Beautiful tall redwood trees and hiking trails. 11.5 miles away.
373 residents recomanen
Parc Regional de Redwood
7867 Redwood RoadBeautiful tall redwood trees and hiking trails. 11.5 miles away.
Fun Indian rock in the middle of a residential area! Interesting... pack a lunch and enjoy the view! 8 miles away.
121 residents recomanen
Indian Rock Park
950 Indian Rock AveFun Indian rock in the middle of a residential area! Interesting... pack a lunch and enjoy the view! 8 miles away.
Beautiful garden by UC Berkeley's campus. 7 miles away.
13 residents recomanen
Centennial Drive:UC Botanical Garden station
Beautiful garden by UC Berkeley's campus. 7 miles away.
Beautiful little rose garden to walk around and smell the roses. 8.5 miles away.
140 residents recomanen
Jardí de Roses de Berkeley
1200 Euclid AveBeautiful little rose garden to walk around and smell the roses. 8.5 miles away.
There are lots of cool stores and places to eat on this street, and it leads right onto UC Berkeley campus. 4 miles away!
34 residents recomanen
Telegraph Avenue
Telegraph AvenueThere are lots of cool stores and places to eat on this street, and it leads right onto UC Berkeley campus. 4 miles away!
Pretty nice little lake where you can swim, fish, picnic, BBQ and hike. :) 5.5 miles away!
65 residents recomanen
Lake Temescal
Pretty nice little lake where you can swim, fish, picnic, BBQ and hike. :) 5.5 miles away!
Arts & Culture
Great exhibits and art! You can spend a lot of time here to learn, experience and gain creative insight! Less than 3 miles away.
547 residents recomanen
Museu d'Oakland de Califòrnia
1000 Oak StGreat exhibits and art! You can spend a lot of time here to learn, experience and gain creative insight! Less than 3 miles away.
AMC Bay Street 16
5614 Bay StMovies... and POPCORN! 2 miles away.
The famous Alameda Point Antiques Fair! Largest antiques show in Northern California. Held on the 1st Sunday of every month, the Faire boasts over 800 Dealer booths. Super fun! 5 miles away.
42 residents recomanen
Alameda Point Antiques Faire 1st Sunday Every Month
3900 Main StThe famous Alameda Point Antiques Fair! Largest antiques show in Northern California. Held on the 1st Sunday of every month, the Faire boasts over 800 Dealer booths. Super fun! 5 miles away.
Cool place for kids and adults to explore space and science! 12 miles away.
122 residents recomanen
Chabot Space & Science Center
10000 Skyline BlvdCool place for kids and adults to explore space and science! 12 miles away.
Interesting community style movie theater, seating on sofas, and they serve beer!
156 residents recomanen
The New Parkway Theater
474 24th StInteresting community style movie theater, seating on sofas, and they serve beer!
Treasure hunting, food trucks and fun to walk around and enjoy the bay bridge/ SF city skyline view. 6 miles away.
9 residents recomanen
TreasureFest
Treasure hunting, food trucks and fun to walk around and enjoy the bay bridge/ SF city skyline view. 6 miles away.
Takara Sake USA
708 Addison StSake tasting and tour at their museum! 4.5 miles away.
I love how museum and it is in Golden Gate Park, so you can also walk around the park! 13 miles away.
999 residents recomanen
Museu de Young
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrI love how museum and it is in Golden Gate Park, so you can also walk around the park! 13 miles away.
Live music, show performances, concerts are played here pretty often. Check out their website for current events. 2 miles away.
120 residents recomanen
Paramount Theatre
2025 BroadwayLive music, show performances, concerts are played here pretty often. Check out their website for current events. 2 miles away.
Great restaurant/bar and live jazz performances! Check out their website for performance info. 2 miles away.
136 residents recomanen
Yoshi's Oakland
510 Embarcadero WestGreat restaurant/bar and live jazz performances! Check out their website for performance info. 2 miles away.
Beautiful historic movie theater! Watch a movie here and enjoy the art deco interior. :) 2 miles away.
264 residents recomanen
Fox Theater
1807 Telegraph AveBeautiful historic movie theater! Watch a movie here and enjoy the art deco interior. :) 2 miles away.
Fun place if you like to bet on horse race! ;) Popular on Sundays. 5.5 miles away.
34 residents recomanen
Golden Gate Fields
1100 Eastshore HwyFun place if you like to bet on horse race! ;) Popular on Sundays. 5.5 miles away.
Essentials
Our go-to place for fresh fish and Japanese groceries! 6 miles away. (Closed on Sundays)
29 residents recomanen
Tokyo Fish Market
1220 San Pablo AveOur go-to place for fresh fish and Japanese groceries! 6 miles away. (Closed on Sundays)
2 miles away! This is the closet grocery store from our location. :)
75 residents recomanen
Pak N Save Pharmacy
3889 San Pablo Ave2 miles away! This is the closet grocery store from our location. :)
1.5 miles away! This is the closest and most convenient place to get some grocery and necessities if you need to pick up some stuff! :)
149 residents recomanen
Target
1057 Eastshore Hwy1.5 miles away! This is the closest and most convenient place to get some grocery and necessities if you need to pick up some stuff! :)
Great selection of groceries, great quality and great value. Comparable to Whole Foods, but prices are more reasonable. 3.5 miles away!
371 residents recomanen
Berkeley Bowl West
920 Heinz AveGreat selection of groceries, great quality and great value. Comparable to Whole Foods, but prices are more reasonable. 3.5 miles away!
Drinks & Nightlife
Great place to grab a beer, cocktail or a bowl of punch! Urban and hip decor! :) Dog friendly. They have indoor and outdoor seating, very friendly bartenders. 3 miles away.
86 residents recomanen
Prizefighter
6702 Hollis StGreat place to grab a beer, cocktail or a bowl of punch! Urban and hip decor! :) Dog friendly. They have indoor and outdoor seating, very friendly bartenders. 3 miles away.
2 miles away! Super hip bar and tapas restaurant in Downtown Oakland. Love the vibe!
145 residents recomanen
Mua Oakland
2442a Webster St2 miles away! Super hip bar and tapas restaurant in Downtown Oakland. Love the vibe!
1.8 miles away! NEW tiki bar/lounge that also serves a selection of food by Oakland Chinatown! Great reviews.
8 residents recomanen
Longitude
347 14th St1.8 miles away! NEW tiki bar/lounge that also serves a selection of food by Oakland Chinatown! Great reviews.
Fun TIKI lounge bar and restaurant right by the Emeryville bay waters. Nice view. 4 miles away!
34 residents recomanen
Trader Vic's Emeryville
9 Anchor DrFun TIKI lounge bar and restaurant right by the Emeryville bay waters. Nice view. 4 miles away!