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!
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 Wong: The Sunday Champagne Jazz Brunch is a fun experience with live music, waterfront views and seafood brunch buffet.
Dolce Diva: Too pricey for the food of an average quality. The view is nice though. Not the best clam chowder soup and swordfish.
14. Forge Pizza
8.6
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 :)