Rebecca’s East Bay Favorites
Becca's local favorites
A pleasant walk in the hills to get any items you need
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Arlington Market
6462 Arlington BlvdA pleasant walk in the hills to get any items you need
Canyon Trail Park
6757 Gatto AveAwesome little park with some redwoods and small creek
A fun, family friendly historic park in Richmond
65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rosie the Riveter National Historical Park
1414 Harbour Way SA fun, family friendly historic park in Richmond
Cool collection of salvage art (make sure you drop down onto the north side of the bulb to see the best pieces)
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Albany Bulb
1 Buchanan StCool collection of salvage art (make sure you drop down onto the north side of the bulb to see the best pieces)
Best nursery around with native plant offerings. A great place to visit even just to wander around and smell the flowers
Annie's Annuals & Perennials
740 Market AveBest nursery around with native plant offerings. A great place to visit even just to wander around and smell the flowers
Right around the corner -- sweeping views of the North and East Bay as well as the SF peninsula
61 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wildcat Canyon Regional Park
5755 McBryde AveRight around the corner -- sweeping views of the North and East Bay as well as the SF peninsula
Great place for a walk any time of day. Views of SF and the North Bay
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Point Pinole Regional Shoreline
5551 Giant HwyGreat place for a walk any time of day. Views of SF and the North Bay
Experience several California habitats in one place. I enjoyed the Steep Ravine trail
91 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Estatal del Monte Tamalpais
3801 Panoramic HighwayExperience several California habitats in one place. I enjoyed the Steep Ravine trail
Neighborhoods
Solano Avenue
Solano AvenueLots of local shops and restaurants
Point Richmond
Cute historic neighborhood
Great place to walk around and see gorgeous houses and well-kept gardens, including the prior home of Ursula K. Le Guin
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
North Berkeley
Great place to walk around and see gorgeous houses and well-kept gardens, including the prior home of Ursula K. Le Guin
Food scene
YUM I love this local Peruvian place. Aji De Gallina is one of my favorite dishes there
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Mono | Fresh Flavors of Peru
11720 San Pablo AvenueYUM I love this local Peruvian place. Aji De Gallina is one of my favorite dishes there
Delicious delicious Korean food. I recommend the Kim-Chi Pancake and the Dol-Sop-Bop although honestly everything here is delicious
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gangnam Tofu Korean Cuisine
11740 San Pablo AveDelicious delicious Korean food. I recommend the Kim-Chi Pancake and the Dol-Sop-Bop although honestly everything here is delicious
Best NYC-style pizza in the East Bay. Complicated ordering protocol -- see their website
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Emilia's Pizzeria
2995 Shattuck AveBest NYC-style pizza in the East Bay. Complicated ordering protocol -- see their website
Best Chicago-style pizza in the East Bay. mmmmm
247 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zachary's Chicago Pizza
5801 College AveBest Chicago-style pizza in the East Bay. mmmmm
sweetgreen
1890 Shattuck AveGreat selection of salads
China Village
1335 Solano AveThe BEST Sichuan food I've had
You've never seen a grocery store with produce like this before (at least in the US)
371 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Berkeley Bowl West
920 Heinz AveYou've never seen a grocery store with produce like this before (at least in the US)
Non-greasy pupusas, fried plantains, yuca etc etc! Apparently one of the best East Bay burritos (I love the al pastor super burrito)
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Taqueria La Bamba
12345 San Pablo AveNon-greasy pupusas, fried plantains, yuca etc etc! Apparently one of the best East Bay burritos (I love the al pastor super burrito)
Delicious BBQ (and amazing vegan salad option if meat isn't your jam) at a less-known destination, Pt Molate
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Black Star Pirate BBQ
78 Railroad AvenueDelicious BBQ (and amazing vegan salad option if meat isn't your jam) at a less-known destination, Pt Molate