Top 10 Ways to Show Off the East Bay
Updated: March 12, 2009
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
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Pasta Pelican Restaurant
Read Reviews2455 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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Mc Nally Irish Pub
Read Reviews5352 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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Conga Lounge
Read Reviews5422 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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924 Gilman Street
Read Reviews924 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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The Saddle Rack
Read Reviews42011 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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Parkway Theater
Read Reviews1834 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
Read ReviewsCanon 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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Caffe Strada
Read Reviews2300 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 Jazz Club & Japanese
Read Reviews510 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.
More Spots to Impress
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Skates On The Bay
Read Reviews100 Seawall Drive, Berkeley, CA 94710 (map)
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Zachary's Chicago Pizza
Read Reviews5801 College Ave, Oakland, CA 94618 (map)
