So I took my mom here the other day to celebrate a quarantine Mother's Day...we both needed some fresh air and neither one of us had been up here before. We kept our social distance (luckily found a spot where only 2 people were), but there was a portion of Grizzly Peak where it looked like people had never heard of social distancing. I'm from the bay and am surprised I've never head of this place! The view was nice, but I plan on coming back on a warmer day so I can get a clearer view. Grizzly Peak Rd gives you great views of the bay, but if you take it to the other side (cross back over Fish Ranch Rd.) and make a rgt. on Lomas Cantadas, you'll end up in Orinda and you'll have views of the rolling hills. We got lost in that neighborhood, but we had nothing else to do and eventually found Hwy 24... I'll definitely be back and will bring my out of town guests here :) read more

Wonderful view for both the city and the nature. We went for meteor shower at 11pm and it was stunning! For those who don't have a car, no worries, phones have receptions and Uber/Lyft works. Best place to take a bird view of Berkeley! read more

I seriously love coming here. It has one of the best views in the Bay and it's really easy to get to. Just a quick drive up Grizzly Peak Blvd or Claremont Ave. The best time to come here is sunset. The SF skyline looks amazing from up here. At night you can also get a great view of the city and the Bay Bridge lights. On a cloudy night it feels like a horror movie since you won't be able to see past 10 meters in front of you. Who knows what could be lurking around 11 meters away... Definitely bring any visitors to the Berkeley area up here. If you live and Berkeley and haven't been to Grizzly Peak yet then you definitely need to check it out. read more

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The views are remarkable here! My fiancé surprised with me philz and brought me here just to enjoy the great views while we take pleasure in our delicious drinks. This site can get very busy since a lot of people just come to enjoy the views so be aware!!! It's totally worth checking this place out and it also has hiking trails if you wish to go on a scenic hike. read more

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GREAT VIEW AT NIGHT OF THE BAY!!!! Wonderful place to hang out and relax. Highly recommended. :) There are many different spots where you can park your car so don't be discouraged if the first few pit stops seem full. Keep driving up and I guarantee you'll find a spot! (unless you go on a day/night that's abnormally popular...) Note of caution: Don't drive too fast on the turns. :P read more

I am so thankful I discovered this place, a friend I met while out here brought me here one day and it was love at first sight. It lies in the Oakland-Berkeley hills and overlooks a ton of the Bays amenities. Such as; Alcatraz, Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Bridge, Angel Island, SF, Oakland and Berkeley. I frequent this spot knowing one day soon I will not be able to drive up there, it truly saddens me. I am a sucker for nature and all of its brilliance and scenery. In this iconic area of the map, it doesn't get any better, it coins the phrase "picture perfect", to a T. If you are into photography, nature, alone time, dates(men or women), you must visit this place at least once. Bring your significant other and I can almost guarantee you'll be getting some by the end of the night, or if you need a spot to get some, you couldn't pick a better place. Just ask the guy I pulled beside yesterday, on that note, find a secluded spot if this is your plan. There are two main view points once you go up Grizzly Peak road, both containing benches made of old tree stumps, giant old tree stumps, pretty darn cool if you ask me. Its the perfect place to be at one with nature. Every now and again you can hear the howls of what I'm told to be are Hyenas, who are caged up of course somewhere down in the valley, its super cool if you catch this. Walk down the hill a little ways and you're sure to stumble upon some anoles in the shrubbery, they're not too worried about you being there either, good pictures to take if you're quick enough. I made it up here for the 4th of July, which was a bust, all the fireworks were minuscule due to the height you're at. All bs aside, f you don't visit here, or know about it and have not yet done so, you're super sleepin'!!! read more

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Drive safely & pay attention cause of the windy roads!! But like all roads to greatness, they were never easy anyways. :) So this place is definitely has an AMAZiNG view of the city lights + pretty great view of the starry skies. So so beautiful & romantic. I would like to thank Carlos for introducing me to this place 4 yrs ago. I finally found the address to this place to revisit again. :D read more

The view up here is AMAZING!! The boy and I wanted to come here for fireworks on fourth of July, but it was waaay too crowded, so we've only just started coming here recently. We've been here both during the day and during sunset/night time. Trust me, it is sooo worth it to come up here. The roads here are really curvy and fun to drive, and you'll constantly see bikers racing by. The boy just got a bike, and he can't wait to ride on roads like these. We went to almost every single vista point to stop and check out the different views. They're really just absolutely beautiful. There are a couple really nice places to just sit, drink a couple beers, and just chat. I've seen people up there doing homework, reading, playing music, thinking... definitely a good place to stop by, especially during sunset for a romantic setting. ;) read more

Grizzly Peak - Sunset just about passed :( - Hiking Near Me - Berkeley, California

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OMG! this place is heaven . check out my pictures and you will know what i mean. the view of the bay is like something you see from a fantasy world. I included some pics 4 u, since these can speak a thousand words better than what i can say. the draw back : if you're here for the first time, remember to get a map and ask for help if you're lost. it can be a dizzling maze getting lost in here. read more

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Awesome views. Great for photographers. Not super good, but you will find some good spots to take photos from. Be careful when you drive your car here. Please. Seriously. A lot of excellent drivers totaled their cars here. read more

One of the Great spots in the bay are you can drive up to. Nice view of Oakland, Berkeley and San Francisco around the bay. Prettier in night. read more

If you want to find an exquisite photo opts, this is it! There's probably no other better place to see the city from afar like this location. Located in right above of the busy city of Berkeley, You would be able to even see the CAL Stadium right below you (if you're in the right spot). Since this is a high traffik area, it might be a little difficult to find a nice spot to enjoy the view. During the evening this place turns into one of those make-out spots like what you see on TV, HAHA!!! Aside from the high traffic I don't know any other public place that has such a nice view of the city. read more

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Not sure if it is the fog, or the smog, or the weed, or all three, it is cloudy in the East Bay when I visited. =) Although Yelp only allows one stop point, but there are few other view points on the road as well, check them out. read more

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Nice spot to see the city of Berkeley and experience the sunset with family.. there are a lot of good spot to park to enjoy the serene view of the city, golden gate bridge, and sunset. read more

Amazing view Came to visit with my boyfriend. We were loving this view. It's so nice you can get out of the car and relax on the log bench that's there. Pretty cool definitely coming back!! read more

Best view in the Bay Area.. Period! Nothing else even comes close.. Just drive or park and enjoy...

If you want to see the bay area from a plane's perspective but don't want to deal with TSA BS at the airport, come here. Holy crap, the views are spectacular. Seriously. If you're driving up from Berkeley, the drive through random VERY hilly neighborhoods is a trip. +3, easily. Note : the best views are on a stretch of road that is a bit windy. Be sure to be super careful when/if you're crossing the street. Cars driving along the road may not see you easily. read more

Some of the best views in the bay area. Pretty easy to get to, people are genuinely friendly but keep to themselves which is nice. It's never too crowded any time of day. Never super windy or cold so feels serene and calming. read more

I had no idea that there was such a nice hike was so close to Cal! I met a friend on campus yesterday for an afternoon hike and he recommended that we go to Grizzly Peak. I assumed we'd be driving, but little did I know that the trail begins right by the soccer fields. If you're a student at Cal it's a perfect little escape from campus. The hike is beautiful, views are fantastic, and it feels worlds away from Cal. We passed a good amount of trail runners, people with their dogs, and a few cyclists on the trail. If you're looking for more of a secluded hike, I would look elsewhere. Grizzly Peak seems to be a well known hike in the Berkeley area. My friend and I left in the late afternoon and were able to catch the sun beginning to set. This was the perfect time to go! I would highly recommend checking out the trail when the sun is rising, or setting. We didn't go all the way up to the peak (I'm not sure how far that actually is), instead we turned around and cut back through the redwoods. The hike took us roughly two hours to complete. Don't forget your water bottle (there's a refill station on the way by the soccer fields), sneakers, and sunglasses. I left my hiking shoes in the car and now my feet are a little messed up from wearing espadrilles. It's okay though-- the views were worth it! read more

Grizzly Peak is what I'd like to call a 0 effort hike. You simply drive your car to the outlook and enjoy the view. Why hike when you can be in the comfort of your car. I would highly recommend this outlook to all ages. read more

This area is truly a gem in the Berkeley hills! It is no wonder that people come from all over the bay to see the wonderful view up here. From up there you can see the entire Bay Area and this place is truly magical on clear warm night. There are people in their cars taking a smoke (it's Berkeley after all), having some drinks, eating, talking, making out, taking photos and taking it all in. Because it is a popular attraction spot, the place can get rather busy/packed, especially on the weekends. This area is just as nice at night as it is during the day, especially on sunny days. If you are there to take some great photography shots, make sure to check this place out during the week. There is usually no one up there or less people up there if someone could be found. Check this place out day and/or night! read more

This place has great views, ideal for a date. I was taken here by a friend and I thought it was beautiful. It was my first time around the Berkley area and I enjoyed the scenery. It would've been perfect but there was a lot of other people in the area. Some were noisy so it wasn't as great as we wanted it to be. Parking was kind of difficult. Some people made their own parking spot since it was crowded. Luckily, there were more than one spot so we drove around until we found a better view. read more

Most stunning panoramic view of the bay area. You can see it all: the bridges, the ocean, the islands, Sausalito, Oakland/Berkeley and, of course, the SF skyline. On a bright, sunny day, all of the above is brilliantly shining reflecting light. Wear your sunglasses! This is also a real inspiration point. I first came to Grizzly Peak five years ago. At the time, I was on a 4 months student visa in the US, coming from France to study in Berkeley. I came up there with a Burrito for lunch, with some friends. The beauty of the Bay was so overwhelming that, right there, I called my parents to say: "I want to stay in San Francisco, I am not coming back to France". And I am still living in SF, loving the view everyday:-) read more

Gorgeous place to go at night to get some of the best views of the Bay Area. Only downfall is that it gets foggy during some nights and you don't really realize it until you're at the top and see nothing but gray darkness. If you're driving up here your first time (or first couple of times), it's pretty scary since there are a lot of winding turns and not much light. It's worth it once you get to the top! A great place to sit back in your car or stand outside with a blanket, and just overlook the bay area city lights. I haven't been up here in the daytime, but I'd expect it to be gorgeous in the sunlight. No need to hit up the Twin Peaks all the way in SF, come here and get your landscape fix. read more

I love this lookout spot. I prefer to drive up here, but my husband likes to bike here all the way from south Berkeley; to each his (or her) own. There are at least three different areas where you can stop and sit on logs that have been strategically placed. The view is spectacular. On a clear day you can see the cityscape, the bay bridge, the golden gate bridge, and so much more. We like to take our coffee up here and just sit and relax on a Sunday morning. This is not a 5 star review because people have really trashed the area which makes me mad and makes this just 1 star less than what it should be. The logs are marked heavily with unattractive graffiti (seriously, at least make it look good!) and so many people just throw their trash down the hill. "Pack it in, Pack it out" people! Practice leaving no trace so that we can all enjoy this beautiful spot. read more

The Peaks was my old Stomping grounds when I was in High School the Views are Killer and when your a kid its a great Make out spot.

The drive up is so worth it. The view from the top is amazing. You can see Oakland, Berkeley and San Fransisco. Go for sunset, you might get to see the fog rolling in over San Fransisco. read more

Grizzly Peak - Fog rolling in over San Fransisco. - Hiking Near Me - Berkeley, California

A friend and I checked out Grizzly Peak for the first time in early November and was pretty impressed with the view! You can see quite far on a clear day/night and it's fun to spot landmarks if you know what they are. The drive up is my favorite part because it's basically Initial D. There's a handy large log for sitting on! I picked up some boba for the chill night and it was very fitting, even if it was freezing out. Too bad some people decide to litter, so there is quite a bit of trash (and graffiti) around. Also beware of loud, raucous youths. There are multiple viewpoints you can stop at so if parking is full, keep looking! Yelp 100 Challenge - 2016 [9/100] read more

This is a great spot for watching a good sunset and eating pizza. However there is too much thrash around and viewing spots are always busy.

I like it up here... Tony: Me, I want what's coming to me... Manulo: wha, what's coming to you, Tony... Tony: The world chico, and everything in it...... - Tony Montana (redundant). Plus, we used to have keggers up here back in the day. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wR2rDYUw3CU read more

Came here with my love, to watch the sunrise on a Sunday morning... Absolutely stunning!! Great spot to see an amazing view of the Bay Area. Some people have definitely trashed the area, but don't let it take away from the view, it's gorgeous. read more

Last summer, we had a friend come to visit us from New York. It was his first time in California, so we wanted to show him around the Bay. He was staying in SJ and we didn't want to keep driving him into SF every other day, so we decided to dedicate a whole day to hanging out in SF. We started him off at Treasure Island, then Twin Peaks, Coit Tower, Crissy Field, and Fort Point. We also drove through some scenic routes and stopped off at a bunch of vista points. Thinking back on it, it seems like we spent more time looking at the city rather than being in the city. I'm surprised that our friend didn't suffer any nosebleeds that day from all the heights. At the end of his trip, he joked about seeing SF from every possible angle, and I thought he was right. Then, I went to Grizzly Peak last week and all I could think of was -- Damn! We should've taken him here, too! Of all the views of the Bay, this has to be one of my all time favorites. You can see the East Bay very clearly and get beautiful glimpses of the SF skyline and the GG Bridge. The best part, you don't have to pay anything for the view and Tilden is just around the corner, too! I'm happy to have another place that I can take out-of-towners to show off the beautiful Bay Area. read more

Beautiful look out point, lots of places to park and hang out along the road. A must-see if you visit Oakland or Berkeley.

there's several trails to hike/walk along here at grizzly peak. my friends and i actually chose a super hot day to come hike, but it was fine with us. it just made the hike a lot more challenging, especially since there were many hills. btw, you'll see some lizards on your hike! read more

Grizzly Peak - on the other side is actually a small bench made into one of these. - Hiking Near Me - Berkeley, California

Lovely view, cool hike just didn't know exactly where to go because only walked about half to a mile walk and ended up on the road

After seeing some nice pictures taken from this spot, I had to go check it out myself. And it didn't disappoint! There's really no official parking lot, per se, but there are some inlets where you can park your car or some people find a shoulder wide enough and park along the road. The views are great and not from just one spot but multiple vista points along Grizzly Peak Blvd. I think Twin Peaks is overrated after going to this place. You can see Oakland, Berkeley, Bay Bridge, and across to SF and even the Golden Gate Bridge (although it's quite off in the distance. Watching the sunset from here made my day for sure. read more

Park by the roadside for a stunningly beautiful view of the San Francisco Bay at any time of the day or night. ...Just watch out for used condoms and other questionable articles of trash on the ground. People, can we please take better care of our environment than this?! I mean, it's fantastic that y'all are using protection, but bring a bag to put your garbage in for goodness' sake. Alternatively, the same view can be seen from nearby sites in Tilden Park and around the Bay. Skip the dodgy debris and visit one of these other spots instead. read more

As a motorcycle rider.... this has got to be one of the most fun places to ride in terms of open space and twisting roads. The view is amazing as you can see the whole bay (I would definitely say it is better than twin peaks on the SF side) Be prepared for lots of motorcycles and bicycles running up and down the road... and lots of cars parked on the side to take in the scenic view. read more

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As a child or an adult, did you ever hover above a teaming ant hill with some kind of torture device (Raid, flame or magnifying glass) and let the massacre ensue? If you do have this kind of hand of God, reign thy wrath upon God's little creatures sadistic personality, then there is nothing for you to see on Grizzly Peak so there is no reason to go up there and no reason to continue reading this review. For the rest of you, please proceed. Kind people, Grizzly Peak is the place to be to get a picturesque view of the entire bay area, our home, the greatest city in the world. On a clear day and from the right vista point, you can see the entirety of the East Bay, Oakland, SF, Marin and even down to San Jose and think, man we are all just little pieces of this crazy thing called life, then whip off your shirt, cross up your fingers into a westside and hollar out "Thug Life Till I Die", then get back in you car, drive back down the hill and enjoy the rest of your day gardening, strolling doing something else. read more

Nice place to hang around for sunset !! Lovely view of the city !! Gets a little crowded closer to sunset .Very little parking .Gets a little chilly so don't forget to carry a jacket read more

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