George & Colleen’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Leona Canyon Regional Open Space Preserve
Leona Trailnearby, down Keller Ave / Campus drive
Lake Chabot Regional Park
17600 Lake Chabot RdChabot Space & Science Center
10000 Skyline Blvdnearby grocery
Safeway
2096 Mountain BlvdEstudillo Produce & Deli
1305 MacArthur BlvdFood scene
Great organic burgers, fries, chicken teriyaki, and shakes!
29 locals recommend
Sparky's Giant Burgers
4120 Redwood RdGreat organic burgers, fries, chicken teriyaki, and shakes!
Red Boy Pizza Redwood Road
4100 Redwood RdIf you love spicey, this is the place! hotspot in Montclair Village 6 mi. down 13. May need reservation; Fantastic cocktails
10 locals recommend
Daughter Thai Kitchen
6118 Medau PlaceIf you love spicey, this is the place! hotspot in Montclair Village 6 mi. down 13. May need reservation; Fantastic cocktails
A local favorite w/live guitar music every night. Lovely atmosphere. Romantic, yet good for families too!
24 locals recommend
Italian Colors
2220 Mountain BlvdA local favorite w/live guitar music every night. Lovely atmosphere. Romantic, yet good for families too!
Special occasion? Favorite restaurant south of us in San Leandro. Bit more pricey, boisterous atmosphere. Highly recommend, Need reservation here!
45 locals recommend
Paradiso
685 Bancroft AveSpecial occasion? Favorite restaurant south of us in San Leandro. Bit more pricey, boisterous atmosphere. Highly recommend, Need reservation here!
Nearby retail shopping
Sola Lucy
803 Delaware StFun consignment - Jewelry, shoes, designer & regular, great shop!
City advice
Getting around
Oakland-SF Ferry
If bay area traffic is stressing you out, take the Oakland-SF ferry! Look online for more info; the schedule can be found in side table.