1. Grizzly Peak
9.3
Grizzly Peak Blvd, Berkeley, CA
Scenic Lookout · 17 tips and reviews
Sanjiv Das: Great place to see the sunset and meet sports motorcycle enthusiasts. Awesome views of the bay bridge, golden gate bridge, Alcatraz, mount tamalpais.
Anthony Fowler: Great views of the bay! Highly recommend!
Kevin Grant: If you have a car, this is an awesome place to go and catch the sunset. It's really special, hopefully Karl the fog doesn't ruin your view.
Anthony Sicola: This hike will kick your booty. The view from the top is the best reward.
Rich N.: This moderately strenuous hike up from Tanglewood Dr to the top rewards you with spectacular views of Berkeley, the Bay, Alcatraz, The Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco - do it!
cnelson ︻╦╤─: Super Intense hike but the view from the top is worth it!
Sarita Moreno: Oysters & the Basil Ginger Martini while watching the sunset over the East Bay hills ... go for the romance baby!
Brian Houk: The bar has a great view of the water and the patio is Amazing!
Frank Kim: The ceviche and clam starters were delicious, oysters are great here, and the halibut entree was excellent. Love the lake view balcony in back, and the oyster stout is a plus here too.
Warren Dutton: Lots of good restaurants with great views of the San Francisco skyline in the distance.
Christine: Take a stroll along the waterfront. Plenty of seats to sit and enjoy the view!
Michael Squires: Tons of upper scale restaurants, shopping, movies, and a beautiful view of the Oakland Inner Harbor. Defintely a great area to take a date or to just hang out.
SF Weekly: SF Weekly’s Best Of 2011 Winner – Editorial Pick – BEST PLACE TO RUN7.3 mile fire trail offers dirt terrain, steep hills, & views of UC Berkeley's Campanile, Golden Gate Bridge, & Mount Tamalpais... Read more.
Sarah: The hike can be a bit rough, but the view is totally worth it.
Danielle Howell: A nice hiking trail and seems to be dog friendly. There are a couple of uphill spots but overall not too bad and the views are beautiful!
10. Oakland Zoo
8.4
9777 Golf Links Rd (at Mountain Blvd), Oakland, CA
Zoo · Grass Valley, Oakland, CA · 64 tips and reviews
Christina C: Take the train for $3.00 per person to go through the Wild Australia exhibit and see awesome Bay Area views!
Chrissy: I love how you can get pretty close to the animals. Bring your own lunch. Don't bother with the Sky Ride, it only provides a good view for the first 3 minutes.
Maraap Van Houwelowandt: New gondola ride is free and provides amazing views!
13. Forge Pizza
8.5
66 Franklin St Ste 100 (at Water St), Oakland, CA
Pizzeria · Jack London Square · 93 tips and reviews
t5vt: Love it! We had cheese curds and sausage pizza, something about the pizza dough I could get enough. Pretty affordable and great view .
Tasting Table: Try a Neapolitan 'za, like the Cherry Pie, and a Jacks Martini served on a gorgeous outdoor patio. Bonus points if you can score a seat at sunset, when the sailboats are lit with a fiery orange glow. Read more.
Shina: Great pizza, outdoor seats, good brews and pretty amazing views! Enjoy :)