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Bay Area Hidden Gems ✨ | Food, Date Nights & Fun Things to Do
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items Looking for things to do in the Bay Area? These are some of my favorite hidden gems, restaurants, date-night spots, outdoor adventures and fun experiences around the Bay. From good food and peaceful nature spots to unique activities and places worth ...
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Need some fresh air? 🌿 These are some of my favorite Bay Area spots for beautiful views, peaceful walks, hiking, picnics and getting outside. Whether you want a relaxing day in nature or a little adventure, these places are worth checking out.
One of my favorite places to escape the city without actually going far! Tilden is huge, so there’s always something different to do. You can hike the trails, have a picnic, check out the beautiful views, visit Lake Anza or make a whole day out of ex...
Tilden Regional Park 🌲 | Berkeley
Beautiful beach and dog friendly. This is the only beach I go to now. You wanna bonfire and roast s’mores??
Sumner & Dolphin Beach (Beer Can Beach) in Rio Del Mar
Such a peaceful little hidden gem inside Tilden Regional Park! 🌿 The garden is filled with beautiful California native plants, winding pathways and quiet areas that make you feel like you’ve escaped the city for a while.
I love this spot for a rela...
Regional Parks Botanic Garden 🌺 | Berkeley
241 Acres of fresh air and beautiful views. Kid friendly and there are signs and educational posts along the trails that identify and explain the plants and trees in the area.
Huckleberry Botanic Regional Preserve
Has several different activities for family fun and don’t forget to get your hot chocolate.
Christmas in the Park
One of those Bay Area hidden gems that feels like a little escape from the city. Mile Rock Beach is tucked below Lands End and surrounded by rocky coastline with gorgeous ocean views. I’d come here for a scenic hike, cute photos, a picnic or to catch...
Mile Rock Beach 🌊 | San Francisco
This is one of those Bay Area spots that feels like you stepped into a movie. 😍 Point Bonita Lighthouse sits on the edge of the Marin Headlands surrounded by rugged cliffs and gorgeous Pacific Ocean views. The scenic walk out includes dramatic coast...
Point Bonita Lighthouse 🌊 | Marin Headlands
Restaurants
Stuff my face
Outside seating and great cocktails. The jambalaya was soooo good 😊
Angeline's Louisiana Kitchen
Best sushi in town. We go here often for date night.
MINAMI SUSHI
Best Thai curry of all of Oakland. Even when you are full you don’t want to stop eating.
Grand Ave Thai Cuisine
Best Korea fried chicken. Better than any wing joint.
Bonchon San Leandro
Best Iced Coffee, breakfast sandwiches, and donuts in San Leandro. One of my favorite hidden gems. They are sooo nice
Lee's Donuts
Let me tell you the dirty matchas OMG soo good. Don’t let me get started on the Korean cheese dogs. Gotta try
Mochinut Hayward
Great sushi spot in SF. Your food comes out on a boat shaped like a rocket via conveyor belt.
Rocket Sushi Conveyor Belt
Fun little get away if you are a gamer. Arcade, food, music, and bar
Dave & Buster's Milpitas - San Jose
Another great coffee and donut spot. A local gem. They even do breakfast sandwiches.
FRESH DONUTS & BAGELS
One of my boyfriend’s and I fav diners. Great breakfast and coffee.
Elios Family Restaurant
Arts & Entertainment
All things fun in the Bay Area
My boyfriend took me here on our first date. We plaid Squid Games and I was soooo scared but had fun.
Sandbox VR
Love to ride go karts? They go twice as fast and are electric so no fumes
K1 Speed - Indoor Go Karts, Corporate Event Venue, Team Building Activities
Very cool place to take the family. They even have nightlife events for adults
California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco, CA
They always have events to go see Alcatraz. A ferry will take you there. There’s a small museum inside too.
Alcatraz Island
Huge boat and you’re not crowded. Great scenery, music and vibes. Definitely an activity for date night.
California Sunset Cruise