Grizzly Peak is one of The 15 Best Places for Sunsets in Oakland.

1. Grizzly Peak

9.3
Grizzly Peak Blvd, Berkeley, CA
Scenic Lookout · 17 tips and reviews

Sanjiv D.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 F.Anthony Fowler: Great views of the bay! Highly recommend!

Kevin G.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.

Claremont Canyon Regional Preserve is one of The 15 Best Places for Sunsets in Oakland.

2. Claremont Canyon Regional Preserve

9.3
Stonewall Rd & Claremont Ave, Berkeley, CA
Park · 10 tips and reviews

Anthony S.Anthony Sicola: This hike will kick your booty. The view from the top is the best reward.

Rich N.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 ︻.cnelson ︻╦╤─: Super Intense hike but the view from the top is worth it!

Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve is one of The 15 Best Places for Sunsets in Oakland.

3. Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve

9.3
6800 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA
Park · 18 tips and reviews

Ovi R.Ovi Roatis: Great views, relaxing hikes

Wesley C.Wesley Callow: This place is awesome!! Great views, easy trails.

Ry M.Ry Marta: Very pretty scenic trails! Amazing view!

The Lake Chalet Seafood Bar & Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Sunsets in Oakland.

4. The Lake Chalet Seafood Bar & Grill

7.6
1520 Lakeside Dr, Oakland, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Oakland · 87 tips and reviews

Sarita M.Sarita Moreno: Oysters & the Basil Ginger Martini while watching the sunset over the East Bay hills ... go for the romance baby!

Brian H.Brian Houk: The bar has a great view of the water and the patio is Amazing!

Frank K.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.

Jack London Square is one of The 15 Best Places for Sunsets in Oakland.

5. Jack London Square

9.4
472 Water Street, Oakland, CA
Plaza · Jack London Square · 64 tips and reviews

Warren D.Warren Dutton: Lots of good restaurants with great views of the San Francisco skyline in the distance.

ChristineChristine: Take a stroll along the waterfront. Plenty of seats to sit and enjoy the view!

Michael S.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.

Strawberry Canyon Hiking Trail is one of The 15 Best Places for Sunsets in Oakland.

6. Strawberry Canyon Hiking Trail

8.8
Berkeley, CA
Hiking Trail · University of California-Berkeley · 5 tips and reviews

SF WeeklySF 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.

SarahSarah: The hike can be a bit rough, but the view is totally worth it.

Danielle H.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!

The Claremont Hotel Club & Spa is one of The 15 Best Places for Sunsets in Oakland.

7. The Claremont Hotel Club & Spa

8.3
41 Tunnel Rd (at Claremont), Berkeley, CA
Resort · 32 tips and reviews

a A.a A: Great views

John B.John Blaze: Head out on foot behind the club, go up stonewall street and take the fireroad to the top of Panoramic Hill. Breathtaking view of the bay and surrounding elements.

Dominique M.Dominique Maraj: Take advantage of the spa, great fitness classes available and upgrade the room; the view is well worth it!

Chabot Space & Science Center is one of The 15 Best Places for Sunsets in Oakland.

8. Chabot Space & Science Center

8.7
10000 Skyline Blvd (Joaquin Miller Rd), Oakland, CA
Science Museum · 28 tips and reviews

isica l.isica lynn: Free telescope viewing on Friday and Saturday nights.

Malyssa G.Malyssa Gilliam: Definitely not an entire day affair. See a planetarium show at night and view the telescopes. Seems like that would be more entertaining.

George D.George Dy: Beautiful view from the observation deck and extremely knowledgable staff. Definitely consider an annual pass and look out for deals on Groupon.

Brotzeit Lokal is one of The 15 Best Places for Sunsets in Oakland.

9. Brotzeit Lokal

8.2
1000 Embarcadero, Oakland, CA
German Restaurant · Embarcadero · 48 tips and reviews

G.R. M.G.R. Medina: Good scnitzel, cheese spatzel, good view from the patio and appropiate beer selection.

Andy C.Andy Cheng: Beautiful view and great German food.

Shane K.Shane Kinder: German food with a waterfront view

Oakland Zoo is one of The 15 Best Places for Sunsets in Oakland.

10. Oakland Zoo

8.4
9777 Golf Links Rd, Oakland, CA
Zoo · 64 tips and reviews

Christina C.Christina C: Take the train for $3.00 per person to go through the Wild Australia exhibit and see awesome Bay Area views!

ChrissyChrissy: 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 V.Maraap Van Houwelowandt: New gondola ride is free and provides amazing views!

Portal is one of The 15 Best Places for Sunsets in Oakland.

11. Portal

8.3
1611 2nd Ave, Oakland, CA
Gastropub · Merritt · 70 tips and reviews

Jill B.Jill Benson: Nice view. Don't go between 3-5 and expect food.

Lam A.Lam Anh: Definitely sit out in the patio, enjoy some sun and beautiful view of Lake Merrit.

BayArea A.BayArea August: Hot Lake view

Oakland Zoo Gondola is one of The 15 Best Places for Sunsets in Oakland.

12. Oakland Zoo Gondola

8.9
California Trail Gondola Station (Oakland Zoo), Oakland, CA
Attraction · 3 tips and reviews

Brian S.Brian Strauss: No extra admission to ride. Beautiful views. Line moves quick. Will be great when the new exhibits open Summer 2018.

ibella42ibella42: Enjoy the view of the beautiful Bay Area

Christina C.Christina C: Try the new restaurant after you ride the new gondola!

Scott's Seafood Grill & Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Sunsets in Oakland.

13. Scott's Seafood Grill & Bar

7.3
2 Broadway (btwn Water & Broadway), Oakland, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Jack London Square · 39 tips and reviews

Jay G.Jay G: We had the cajun popcorn shrimp - tasty, and shrimp creole over red beans and rice - yummy, enough for my wife and I to share! Nice view of the harbor and upscale traditional nautical decor.

Richard W.Richard Wong: The Sunday Champagne Jazz Brunch is a fun experience with live music, waterfront views and seafood brunch buffet.

Dolce D.Dolce Diva: Too pricey for the food of an average quality. The view is nice though. Not the best clam chowder soup and swordfish.

Forge Pizza is one of The 15 Best Places for Sunsets in Oakland.

14. Forge Pizza

8.6
66 Franklin St Ste 100 (at Water St), Oakland, CA
Pizzeria · Jack London Square · 93 tips and reviews

t5vtt5vt: Love it! We had cheese curds and sausage pizza, something about the pizza dough I could get enough. Pretty affordable and great view .

Tasting TableTasting 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.

ShinaShina: Great pizza, outdoor seats, good brews and pretty amazing views! Enjoy :)

Cleveland Cascade is one of The 15 Best Places for Sunsets in Oakland.

15. Cleveland Cascade

8.1
395 Merritt Ave, Oakland, CA
Historic and Protected Site · Cleveland Heights · 18 tips and reviews

teresa j.teresa johns: Great place to add to your run around Lake Merritt or just take in some views. On a good day you might bump into the Oakland Fire Dept working out.

Ellen M.Ellen McGrody: Beautiful scenic views and great for athletics!

Victoria M.Victoria M: Can get really crowded during the summer evenings. Lots of good people watching