Yeah, yeah, I know...the term 'Bucket List' is way played out, and may even conjure up images of Jack Nicholson in a hospital gown (or is it just me?). But, the concept is great. Get off your arse and LIVE!

If you had to compile a list of the 5 most amazing, must-see/ must-do experiences in the East Bay, what would they be? Ideally, they'll be non-touristy things; things that locals might not even know exist in their backyard but are uber-unique East Bay gems.

A couple way rad things I'd put on my list are:
- Visit Port Costa (a time warp of a town, near Martinez)
- Watch a film at the Silent Film Museum in Niles (the original Hollywood)
- Take a gondola ride around Lake Merritt
- Climb Mount Diablo (or just drive to the top and claim that you hiked it)

And of course there are tons others. What are some of YOUR best EB memories / things everyone should see/ do/ experience in their lifetime?

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a drink or three at Heinold's First And Last Chance Saloon

To cook a meal with a notable Bay Area Chef. And then to eat that meal together.

Purple drank, A's game, Jack London's, Chi-town, Oakland booty

- Sail a boat on Lake Merritt (Oakland)
- Complete the entire traverse of Indian Rock in one go (Berkeley)
- Finish the three-scoop banana split ice cream challenge at Fenton's (Oakland)

@Trish, nice line-up! I especially like the oh-so-lofty goal of finishing that 3-scoop split. We could tag-team it? Does that count?

-Make snow angels on Mount Diablo.
-Slay a mountain lion in Sunol Regional Wilderness area.*
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bookmarking this. thanks!

-Sneak into the Mormon Temple to see what all the fuss is about.
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*or a squirrel. Either way, both jokey jokes.

Good question!

- Dine at Chez Panisse, but unsure on their reopening date. In the meantime, Commis for their Michelin-star cuisine!
- Explore Alameda. Maybe because it's an island--I never go there!
- Climb Mount Diablo--on my list too!
- Go to Oakland Art Murmur/First Friday.
- Visit the Albany Bulb. I've only heard good things and seen good pictures.

-Hike in Redwood Regional Park
-Eat a Zachary's Special
-Watch a show at Yoshi's
-Walk the Lafayette Reservoir
-Watch the sunset from the Oakland Hills

I'm stealing all of these ideas, so keep them coming ;)

Kayak rental at Jack Londn
Boat Rental at Lake Merrit
Spend a few days camping out at Albany bulb just to observe the amazing organized homeless community there

Redwood Regional
Haven
Farmstead

Brunch or some sort of lingering meal and drinks at Cafe Biere

Is the Winchester Myster House considered East Bay? If so, that's on it.

Attend college at UC Berkeley :)

Tour the SS Hornet in Alameda
Shop til you drop at the Alameda Antique Faire
Hike around Sibley Volcanic Preserve
Dragon Boat fest at Jack London Square
Lake Chabot -hike, fish, bird watch, rent a kayak or boat
Gondola ride on Lake Merritt
Farmers Market at Grand Lake, Temescal, Montclair, Old Oakland et
Chapel of the Chimes
Live Oak Park Fair in Berkeley
Solano Stroll in Albany
Fox Theatre for a concert
Festival at the Greek OrthodoxChurch

Chabot space observatory
Mission Peak
Walk the entire EB Shoreline

Drive Skyline at sunset....

Loving this list!

The Alameda Antique Fair is tomorrow Patricia! I think we are going to try to go. Any tips? (Well today since it's 4:45am but I haven't slept yet)

The concrete castle and all the random art along the way at the Albany Bulb: yelp.com/biz/albany-bulb… (past the Buchanan Dog Beach, which is actually quite lovely as well)

Nice ^

- Visit and tour the Black Diamond mine in Antioch
- Ride the Merry-Go-Round at Tilden Park
- Watch New Years or 4th of July fireworks from Berkeley Hills
- Play a full game of tennis in the Berkeley Rose Garden
- Climb the highest rock in Rock City on the base of Mount Diablo (no hands)
- Take the Ferry from Vallejo (is that still EB?) to SF.
- Watch a movie at the Solano Drive-In Theater

Drive through Pt. Molate, just below the Richmond-San Rafael bridge. Incredible views. Beautiful old winery building. Boarded up old Navy homes. Like a ghost town.

Then drive further towards San pablo Yacht club - you need to have a car that can handle rough roads - and after winding a mile or so across the hills, you will see the floating home cove below you , like a pirate cove in a movie