User Lists in Oakland, CA Metro

From pregame meal to postgame drinks, set your game plan now.

From enjoying a tasty hot chocolate or a cozy fireplace to ice-skating one last time, discover the East Bay's top 10 things to do before the spring thaw.

Flowers for all occasions including anniversaries, birthdays, sympathy or "just because." From roses to gift baskets, find florists in the East Bay.

We've got the lowdown on where to carve some turns, spend the night and shop for gear.

From bedroom furniture to patio furniture, dishes to throw pillows, find East Bay home furnishing stores.

From a chic upscale bistro to a coming-soon hot spot, get the buzz on the East Bay restaurant scene.

Berkeley hotels are right here at your fingertips. Once known as the hippie haven across the Bay with its deeply entrenched liberal politics, Berkeley is now a destination all its own with world-class restaurants and attractions. Here is our guide to the best of Berkeley hotels.

Berkeley, California, is arguably the most famous city in San Francisco's East Bay, and known for its deeply entrenched liberal politics. Home to UC Berkeley, it has a diverse and rich cultural life. Here is our guide to the best of Berkeley, California.

Oakland restaurants are right here at your fingertips. Oakland, California, in the San Francisco Bay Area, boasts attractions such as Jack London Square and Oakland Zoo--plus great restaurants. Check out our guide to the best Oakland restaurants.

Sometimes we all need to spend a little time a good mile apart from the S.O. If you're a man who just needs a night away to cut loose with your boys or a woman who wants to treat her ladies to a pitcher of Anchor Steam, at least one of these East Bay spots will tickle your fancy.

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