Date Nights, Happy Hours, Fun Casual Dinner Spots, First Date Bars, Coffee Date Ideas, Date Night Restaurants, Things To Do In Oakland, Berkeley & Alameda
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My specialty is working with introverted men, engineers, successful women, gay men and those seeking relationships.
Here are a select few of my favorite places in and around the East Bay for restaurants, bars and other outdoor date ideas.
For date ideas in other parts of the Bay Area and country, read this. For date ideas for this current week, check out this curated weekly event list in the Bay Area.

East Bay Date Spots & Ideas: Oakland Date Ideas, Berkeley Date Spots, Things To Do In Alameda, Date Night Oakland, Date Night Restaurants Oakland, Date Night Restaurant East Bay
Oakland has seen a renaissance in nightlife, beer and restaurants like no other place in the Bay Area. Berkeley is great for younger crowds from the UC Berkeley campus.
These two areas along with others have catapulted the East Bay as a destination for all to experience. The East Bay Area offers an incredible number of options for dates and interests of all kinds and is now a destination for people in SF and Marin as well as the South Bay.
In the past 5 years, there have been a number of places that have surfaced around the area as well as existing businesses that have catered to a growing younger demographic of customers as well as those eager to explore places around them that crave fresh food, more craft beers, quality cocktails and social environments.
Add to that some incredible hiking trails and amazing views outdoors and there are plenty of options at your fingertips to enjoy your day or evening.
In terms of density, you will be hard-pressed to find more accessible things to do and see than around the UC Berkeley Campus, Uptown Oakland and Jack London Square areas of the East Bay.
Each has its own charm and distinct flavor but these are the top areas to explore and wander if you are unfamiliar with or new to town or want options for a long day date.
San Francisco Bay Area Weekly Event Newsletter – Curated Food, Drink, Music, Cultural Events, Classes, Pop-Ups, Art Openings & More
Weekly curated events list: food, drink, arts, culture, nature, classes, music, pop-ups, crafts, speaker series, galas and more! No sponsored ads, no commissioned links. One-stop shop to events in San Francisco. Check it out here.
As an online dating consultant, I have helped clients plan first dates to provide good first impressions. Here are a few of my favorite places around Oakland, Berkeley and Alameda for dates and meeting singles.
Scroll to the bottom of the page for San Francisco, Marin, Napa and Sonoma date ideas. Please note there are many places I recommend that are more unique, romantic – these are exclusively available for clients.
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-As seen in the NYT, WSJ, AskMen, Women's Health, Bumble, SFGate, ABC7News-
San Francisco Bay Area Weekly Event Newsletter – Curated Food, Drink, Music, Cultural Events, Shows, Classes, Pop-Ups, Art Openings & More
Weekly curated events list: food, drink, arts, culture, nature, classes, music, pop-ups, crafts, speaker series, galas and more! No sponsored ads, no commissioned links. One-stop shop to events in San Francisco.
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Oakland Date Ideas, Berkeley Date Ideas, Oakland Date Night, Best Date Spots Oakland, Things To Do In East Bay, Things To See In Berkeley, Bay Area Date Ideas, Date Night Restaurants Berkeley, Romantic Restaurants
For additional date ideas, check out:
Marin County Date Ideas – Date Ideas Marin County
Date Spots In Napa, Sonoma – Date Night Ideas Napa, Sonoma
Date Ideas in San Francisco – Date Night Ideas SF
South Bay and Peninsula Date Ideas – Silicon Valley Date Night Ideas, Restaurants
Dating In San Francisco: What Is It Like Dating In SF
How To Meet People In SF – How To Make Friends In SF
Best Places To Meet Singles In San Francisco – Where To Meet Men, Women
About Eddie Hernandez
Eddie is a dating coach for men & women in San Francisco (clients in NYC, LA, Chicago, & beyond ), as seen in the NYT & Bumble). He has insight into algorithms as well as a keen understanding of dating cultures across locations, demographics, and orientations.
He helps with profiles, photos, wardrobe, messaging, date ideas, red flags, lifestyle choices, hobbies, grooming/hygiene, communication, social skills & where to meet singles. Whether you are a POC, short guy, introvert, engineer, or just struggling with dating, he can help you be efficient & strategic.