The Bay Area's restaurant game just keeps getting better and better. Photo courtesy of San Francisco Travel. The Bay Area dining scene is off to a big start in 2025. New restaurants range from a lounge inspired by Alfred Hitchcock and an eatery co-owned by Warriors star Draymond Green to contemporary Afghan cuisine and classic San Francisco seafood. This year’s notable openings bring fresh flavors and stylish spaces to the Bay.
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Summer flavors in the Bay Area. Photo courtesy of San Francisco Public LibrarySummer in the Bay Area means bright red tomatoes, juicy stone fruits, golden corn and treats like watermelon and berries. Local restaurants are taking full advantage of the sunny season, offering special menus that showcase the vibrant flavors of fresh, seasonal produce. From elegant tasting menus to cozy neighborhood favorites, these BARTable eateries are serving up summer on a plate. Check them out, and don't forget your Clipper card!
Don't miss Berkeley Pride this weekend near BART. Photo courtesy of Cal Alumni Association. Whether you're in the mood for world-class opera, cultural parades or an adults-only night at Fairyland, this weekend’s BARTable events are truly exciting. Catch rising opera stars, celebrate Pride in Berkeley and experience the largest India Day parade on the West Coast. Here's your guide to what’s happening this weekend near BART. Don’t forget your Clipper card!
Organizations around the Bay Area are coming together to get families exploring, learning, and having fun this summer, and BART riders can join in the fun, too.The "Bay Area Explorer" Campaign is live and will run through Sept. 7. Anyone can join by downloading the free "Agents of Discovery" mobile app and completing “missions,” or games at participating locations. Each mission has educational “challenges” that teach players about local history, culture, ecosystems and safety.
Visit North Oakland to spend a fun-filled day on a Temescal bar crawl. Photo courtesy of Visit Oakland. Temescal is one of Oakland’s oldest neighborhoods. Surrounding MacArthur Station, a trip to this vibrant and diverse hot spot lets you visit everything from historic dive bars and craft breweries to sleek cocktail lounges and cozy wine bars. There’s no shortage of places to spend quality time with friends over a drink or two.
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This weekend is the 32nd Annual Pistahan Parade and Festival. Photo courtesy of pistahan.net.
Enjoy beers and bratwurst at German restaurant Suppenküche. Photo courtesy of Suppenküche.From crispy schnitzel and spicy ramen to perfectly blistered pizza and handmade dumplings, the Bay Area is about as culinarily diverse as it gets. You don’t have to travel far for a delicious escape — just hop on BART and explore flavors from around the globe. No passport required, just a Clipper card.
Outside Lands is August 8-10. Photo courtesy of Outside Lands.Outside Lands is the Bay Area’s biggest music festival, with thousands of people coming to experience the three-day event in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. This year, the event will be from Friday, August 8 through Sunday, August 10. Driving and finding parking can be a nightmare! There is no on-site parking at the festival and street parking will be extremely limited. Skip the hassle and take public transportation!