Hawking Bird

Traditional Chinese dishes are available to eat in or take out at this no-nonsense venue.

Former blues institution, now a bustling bar with Cajun-inspired bar bites, live bands & beer.

Lively hangout for cocktails & dancing with a collection of local artwork, diverse music & a patio.

Live music venue in a historic building housing an art school, bar, restaurant & courtyard.

Compact bakery offering a selection of bite-sized donuts in a wide variety of flavors.

Modern, minimalist spot that puts a California spin on ramen & izakaya served with whisky & sake.

Vibrant circa-1883 bar featuring cocktails & draft brews in funky Old West surrounds with a patio.

Landmark hotel dating from 1915 offering upscale rooms, plus pools, a spa & multiple dining options. Opened in 1915, this stately, landmark hotel is set in woods overlooking the Bay Area. It's 1 mile from the University of California Berkeley campus, 6 miles from the Bay Bridge, and 14 miles from Oakland Airport. The cozy, upscale rooms come with flat-screen TVs. Some have bay views. A resort fee provides access to a fitness club, a business center, 3 pools, and WiFi. Allergen-free rooms are also available. There's a restaurant, a gastropub with live jazz (weekends), and a poolside cafe. Other amenities include a spa, tennis courts, and meeting space.

Beer, cider & Brazilian street snacks served in a stylish locale that has a friendly atmosphere.