Top 10 Ways to Show Off the East Bay
By Jim Harrington, Citysearch Contributor
From Angel Island to Yoshi's, impress out-of-town guests with a truly local experience in the East Bay.
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Angel Island State Park
San Francisco, CA
Take the ferry over to this often-overlooked gem for terrific 360-degree views of the bay. -
924 Gilman Street
924 Gilman St, Berkeley, CA
Catch a show at the epicenter of Bay Area punk rock that spawned Green Day, Rancid and AFI. -
McNally's
5352 College Ave, Oakland, CA
Skip the touristy Geary area in SF for a taste of authentic shamrock charm at Oakland's oldest Irish pub. -
Pasta Pelican
2455 Mariner Square Dr, Alameda, CA
Avoid the crowds at Jack London Square and take in the equally splendid bay views at this waterfront Alameda eatery. -
Yoshi's Jazz House & Restaurant
510 Embarcadero W, Oakland, CA
Order creative sushi and enjoy reduced midweek ticket prices at one of the West Coast's top jazz clubs. -
Caffe Strada
2300 College Ave, Berkeley, CA
Locals know the best taste of Cal's college scene can be found on the patio of this lively coffeehouse. -
The Saddle Rack
42011 Boscell Rd, Fremont, CA
Saddle up and try to last eight seconds on the bucking mechanical bull at Northern California's largest country nightclub. -
Charles Lee Tilden Park
Canon Dr and Wildcat Canyon Rd, Berkeley, CA
This serene park's nature trails and botanical gardens showcases the East Bay's scenic beauty. -
Parkway Speakeasy Theater
1834 Park Blvd, Oakland, CA
Visitors can enjoy drinks, dinner and a movie, all at the same time, at the Bay Area's only brew-and-view cinema. -
Conga Lounge
5422 College Ave, Oakland, CA
Enjoy a specialty cocktail at this hula hot spot in Oakland, a major hub for tiki bars.
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Skate's on The Bay
100 Seawall Drive, Berkeley, CA
Locals and splurging UC Berkeley students come for spectacular bay views and fresh seafood. -
Zachary's Chicago Pizza
5801 College Ave, Oakland, CA
Even Windy City natives will revel in the deep-dish at this East Bay pizza mecca.
