Top 10 Ways to Show Off the East Bay

by Jim_Harrington - 1 Review - 4 Lists

Updated: September 10, 2004

From Angel Island to Yoshi's, impress out-of-town guests with a truly local experience in the East Bay.

On this page:The Top 10, More Spots to Impress.

The Top 10

Pasta Pelican

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2455 Mariner Square Dr, Alameda, CA 94501 (map)

Avoid the crowds at Jack London Square and take in the equally splendid bay views at this waterfront Alameda eatery.
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Conga Lounge

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5422 College Ave, Oakland, CA 94618 (map)

Enjoy a specialty cocktail at this hula hot spot in Oakland, a major hub for tiki bars.
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Parkway Theater--CLOSED
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1834 Park Blvd, Oakland, CA 94606 (map)

Visitors can enjoy drinks, dinner and a movie, all at the same time, at the Bay Area's only brew-and-view cinema.
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Charles Lee Tilden Park

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Canon Dr and Wildcat Canyon Rd, Berkeley, CA 94621 (map)

This serene park's nature trails and botanical gardens showcases the East Bay's scenic beauty.
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The Saddle Rack
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42011 Boscell Rd, Fremont, CA 94538 (map)

Saddle up and try to last eight seconds on the bucking mechanical bull at Northern California's largest country nightclub.
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Caffe Strada

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2300 College Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704 (map)

Locals know the best taste of Cal's college scene can be found on the patio of this lively coffeehouse.
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Yoshi's Oakland

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510 Embarcadero W, Oakland, CA 94607 (map)

Order creative sushi and enjoy reduced midweek ticket prices at one of the West Coast's top jazz clubs.
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Mc Nally Irish Pub

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5352 College Ave, Oakland, CA 94618 (map)

Skip the touristy Geary area in SF for a taste of authentic shamrock charm at Oakland's oldest Irish pub.
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924 Gilman Street
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924 Gilman St, Berkeley, CA 94710 (map)

Catch a show at the epicenter of Bay Area punk rock that spawned Green Day, Rancid and AFI.
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