My daughter and decided to go for a beautiful walk. We both love any bodies of water! This was the…read moreperfect place. Everyone walking their dogs . We got sad bc we didn't have our pup. Always a next time. As we walked we saw so many fun and beautiful sights. Check out my pic for more details. We can't wait to go back.

Come for a walk, a hike and adventure. Take I. The hidden treasures of art upcycled cast away…read moreitems. Enjoy trails with your dogs, kids, and friends. With each twist and turn you discover art. Carpool with friends parking g is tight.

This place has a few beautiful structures. There is hardly any parking. Can be troubling to walk…read moreuphill at this age.

Ok so the houses you see are cool but that's the thing...it's literally just like 2 pretty houses??…read moreDon't believe all the tiktoks/reels calling this one of the most beautiful/magical places because all it is is a house that looks really cool and unique so we def felt v awkward taking pics in front of it because people literally live in there?? Like if you wanna go for a quick Instagram pic go for it I guess?? But def don't expect to make a whole trip of it

Beautiful old historic building just across the street from Lake Merritt. Green grass areas and a…read morelittle park like setting surrounding the building. Anything near Lake Merritt is a beautiful place to be. Views of water and birds and people taking a walk or jog. The park or grass area surrounding the area looks good but there are a few tents around it. Good place to notice while you visit Lake Merritt and take a walk around the lake.

Date: 12/27/2018 Time: 1:00 PM 55° Cloudy…read more I received an email from a relative, telling me that the Downtown Oakland Senior Center was recruiting new members and the location was in the Veterans' Memorial Building. The Veterans' Memorial Building is a three story building with rooms for ballroom dancing lessons. My husband and I saw a couple doing the fox trot. It looked fun, but my being such a klutz and having two left feet I probably be stepping on my husband's feet. My husband and I are already members of the Mastick Senior Center, but it was my relative who encouraged us to sign up to be members here. I believe they mentioned that the recruiting new members are done on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Also, at the time, it was their renewal period for people who were members. The annual fee is $12 per person and $3 for parking. Check is made payable to City of Oakland. Suggestion: Get there before 10 AM to get a parking space; otherwise, the parking lot will have no available spaces. They have plenty of activities and classes for seniors. There are monthly excursions. The ladies assisting us were pleasant and welcome us to take a tour of the building. The canteen room serves coffee, tea, pastries, etc. It also has two pool tables. The dining hall is spacious. Lunch is $5 per day. The media room (library) is on the third floor. We did not have a chance to visit the computer room. The consignment shop is small compared to the Mastick Senior Center. Most of the items were geared for women (clothes, jewelry, knick knacks, etc.) I look forward to receiving their monthly newsletter via email.

Beautiful landmark! It's the most iconic image of the city of Piedmont Park, with the lovely vase…read moreand arches welcoming you to the grassy fields, trees, and playground at the park. It's lovely to have a picnic here as well, and to walk around and take in the serene scenery.

Do you long for world class walks along the Bay? Are picnics by the SF Bay romantic enough for you?…read moreWhat about a very long walk down an endless pier? Sadly the pier itself is closed, but the shoreline is timeless and gorgeous. And let's not forget fishing on a perfect day. Along the Bay Trail, you will find happy visitors and families. There is history here with free knowledge Mon-Sun, bring your own container.

The Berkeley Pier has been closed for several years now!! No doubt they either need to retrofit it…read moreor tear it down altogether and build another one. The 4 stars is for when it was open, and you could walk all the way out to what felt like the middle of the Bay. A great way to walk off the dinner and/or drinks that you had at Skates which is right next to it. People would be out here all day and night fishing, or just hanging out. I really miss walking on this Pier, I really hope they repair or replace it, if not, I'll always be glad I got to experience it when it was open!!

A friend took my husband and me to spend a day at Point San Pablo. It was an amazing and beautiful…read moreplace. As we drove up the "long and winding road" we all felt our cares and stress from the San Francisco traffic fall away. We ate at the restaurant, listened to some great jazz in the bar area and had fun walking around the property. Our friend discovered two burning man sculptures that have found permanent homes here. On was a tall steel structure that had a steel tree on top of it. It was really nice but when we walked inside it....OMG, we were transported to another world or an alternate reality, I don't know which but it was astonishingly beautiful inside this tiny room. I will attach some photos. The other burning man sculpture was a metal globe, hard to describe. It was nice and was at the end of a long road in a beautiful spot.

I was out this weekend showing my friend the brighter side of Richmond when we wandered into Point…read moreSan Pablo. It's on the back of an oil refinery (which sounds more ominous than it actually is) and is home to the Point San Pablo Yacht Club and the East Brother Island B&B. Getting to point San Pablo is like going back in time. It's completely untouched from the days when it was inhabited by factory workers (their homes remain boarded up). The sometimes gravel road is long and winding, and it's almost like going on a historical tour of Richmond. It's amazing because you can see how much promise the city actuallly holds if someone would just invest in development of the area. There is so much amazing greenery and the ocean views are unbelievable. At one point you can get a full view of the Richmond/San Raphael Bridge (Who knew it was that long). It's a cool place to stop by on your way somewhere else. It's not much for hiking since everything is gated and access is so limited, but the sunset is totally worth it.

Tired of cookie cutter housing developments where you know exactly what your neighbor's house looks…read morelike inside? Look no further come to the fish house. I don't think there is anything worse than rows and rows of post WW2 houses that all look the same. The windows are in the same spots the bedrooms are in the same spots and everybody places their Christmas trees in the same spots in their same living rooms. Short standard eight foot walls, shallow short roofs and attached garages that take away from window wall space and are too small to fit even one car inside even though they are designed for 2 cars. Not everybody can live in beautiful Victorians - I get it - so meanwhile you can come to Fish House. Local Yelp flavor. Exterior is so unique it stands out even if your not looking for it. Walkway to entrance lit up and well cared for. Very refreshing.

The Fish House is a must show site for visitors. We recommend it highly!! (n.b., it is a private…read moreresidence, so all you can see is the outside from the street, but it's worth it.)

This structure is one of two replicas of Jack London's original log cabin in which he stayed around…read morethe time of the Yukon gold rush. It's made with the original materials and situated right next to Heinold's First and Last Chance Saloon where Jack London used to frequent. The cabin may be locked (visitors can't go inside), and it may not be as fancy as the Jack London Museum in Dawson City where the other replica, also made with logs from the author's original cabin, is located. But that doesn't take away from all it has to offer here at Jack London Square. A great piece of history and unique way to memorialize the famed writer, whether for curious onlookers to discover the story of its past or to spark a discussion among fans of his adventurous novels especially those with characters including or symbolizing the wolf whose sculpture appears wandering in front of the cabin today. There's plenty of outdoor seating and tables in the surrounding area, and the setting also includes a beautiful fountain, scenic palm trees, and a view of the estuary, a reminder that this is not the Alaskan woods where Jack London's original cabin once stood, rather something special, even in its simplicity.