Megan’s guidebook to Concord + other Bay Area gems!
Restaurants
Amazing Indian & Nepalese food; don't judge a book by it's cover (or in this case a restaurant by it's front door) - well worth the visit to dine in, or order to-go / delivery via DoorDash.
Momo N Curry
4375 Clayton RoadAmazing Indian & Nepalese food; don't judge a book by it's cover (or in this case a restaurant by it's front door) - well worth the visit to dine in, or order to-go / delivery via DoorDash.
Incredible and Authentic Mexican food; worth the 15 minute drive. Dine in or takeout.
7 locals recommend
El Aguila Mexican Cuisine
1300 Contra Costa BlvdIncredible and Authentic Mexican food; worth the 15 minute drive. Dine in or takeout.
Comal
2020 Shattuck AveBest backyard dining spot + amazing modern mexican food.
Kirala
2100 Ward StBest sushi in the East Bay!
Asmara Restaurant
5020 Telegraph AveBest Ethiopian food in Oakland
Ramen Shop
5812 College AveBest Ramen in East Bay
Best deep dish Pizza; Zachary's in both Oakland and Pleasant Hill!
247 locals recommend
Zachary's Chicago Pizza
5801 College AveBest deep dish Pizza; Zachary's in both Oakland and Pleasant Hill!
Best lunch spot in downtown Oakland - Women/ Minority owned business! Must haves: Mozzarella/tomato or Pulled-Pork sandwiches.
Cafe Gabriela
988 BroadwayBest lunch spot in downtown Oakland - Women/ Minority owned business! Must haves: Mozzarella/tomato or Pulled-Pork sandwiches.
modern coffee
411 13th StBest coffee shop in Oakland (multiple locations)
Zuni Café
1658 Market StBest of the best food spots in SF!
Zuni Café
1658 Market StBest of the best food spots in SF!
Cotogna
490 Pacific AveBest of the best food spots in SF!
The Front Porch
65 29th StBest of the best food spots in SF!
Lolinda
2518 Mission StBest of the best food spots in SF!
Farmshop
2233 Larkspur Landing CirCalifornia cuisine at its finest!
Parks / Outdoor Spaces
Beautiful local park, which you can walk to from our house (either via Joan Ave + La Vista Ave; or via the creek path off Cape Code Way).
6 locals recommend
Markham Regional Arboretum
1202 La Vista AveBeautiful local park, which you can walk to from our house (either via Joan Ave + La Vista Ave; or via the creek path off Cape Code Way).
360 degree views of the East Bay from the rolling golden hills of Lime Ridge Open Space. Great for running, mountain biking, and hiking. Miles of trails that loop endlessly. Open sunrise to sunset.
9 locals recommend
Lime Ridge Open Space
Ygnacio Valley Road360 degree views of the East Bay from the rolling golden hills of Lime Ridge Open Space. Great for running, mountain biking, and hiking. Miles of trails that loop endlessly. Open sunrise to sunset.
Redwood Regional Park has endless hiking trails throughout the Oakland Hills. Our favorite entrance is at the Skyline Gate Staging Area, which kicks off 3 main trail heads: East Ridge Trail, Stream Trail (which loops up with East Ridge at multiple locations), or West Ridge towards Moon Gate Staging Area.
18 locals recommend
Skyline Gate Staging Area
8490 Skyline BlvdRedwood Regional Park has endless hiking trails throughout the Oakland Hills. Our favorite entrance is at the Skyline Gate Staging Area, which kicks off 3 main trail heads: East Ridge Trail, Stream Trail (which loops up with East Ridge at multiple locations), or West Ridge towards Moon Gate Staging Area.
Yoga Studios
Love Story Yoga
473 Valencia StBest yoga studios in the Bay Area (IMHO)
Love Story Yoga - Larkspur
2019 Larkspur Landing CirBest yoga studios in the Bay Area (IMHO)
Flying Studios
4834 Telegraph AveBest yoga studios in the Bay Area (IMHO)
Firefly Yoga
64 Shattuck AveBest yoga studios in the Bay Area (IMHO)
City/town information
Such a special small town to visit! Be sure to check out Bovine Bakery; Toby's Feed Barn Market; Bear Valley Trail & Visitor Center. Also close by: Tomales Bay (Hog Island Oyster Company) + Limantour Beach.
156 locals recommend
Point Reyes Station
Such a special small town to visit! Be sure to check out Bovine Bakery; Toby's Feed Barn Market; Bear Valley Trail & Visitor Center. Also close by: Tomales Bay (Hog Island Oyster Company) + Limantour Beach.