Thread by @dunkhippo33

Tonight's weekend tweet storm is a little more fun. Some of my favorite, somewhat off-the-beaten path, non work-related places in the SF Bay Area.

I've lived in SF, Silicon Valley, and the East Bay for about 30 years.

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1) Food! This is one of the best parts of the Bay Area. I know ppl from NYC & LA may disagree, but I think the Bay Area goes toe-to-toe with just about anywhere on food.

And certain foods are clear winners.

2) For ex, as someone who is Burmese, I think hands down, there is no other place (outside Burma) that is better for Burmese food.

Heck, I cannot even find a *single* Burmese restaurant in NYC.

Kyain Kyain in Fremont is my fav. But most Burmese restaurants here are good.

3) Other food: Lots of great Chinese and Mexican food abound! A couple of great Ethiopian restaurants in SJ. Fantastic "farm to table" is table stakes in SF. And so much more at both the high end and the low end in strip malls.

4) The beaches: the H20 is FREEZING! But, on a clear day, the beaches are from a movie.

You can bonfire at Ocean beach at night in SF. But if you're willing to drive to Carmel, it's 20x better.

Ano Nuevo has elephant seals. Grilling oysters w/ hot sauce at Tomales Bay is bomb.

5) The hikes / walks: a lot of hikes are so crowded. But there are all these one-off hikes in the East Bay hills that no one goes to.

For example, today was the first time I'd been to Joseph D. Grant Park in SJ. It was amazing. Few ppl were there. Had never heard of it before.

6) But there is one crowded hike (not even in the Bay Area but 2 hrs away) that I LOVE. No matter how crowded.

Point Lobos just south of Carmel. Great walk along the ocean. Equally nice is the walk from The Monterey Bay Aquarium to the Pacific Grove Golf course along the ocean.

7) Cool museums -- for tech fans: The Tech Museum in SJ is fun. Weird and quirky: the Musée Mécanique in SF. 20th century penny arcade that is amusing.

8) Best desserts -- Pie from 3 Babes Bakeshop in SF. Almond pastry from Tartine (not off the beaten path but needs mentioning) in SF. Ice cream from Tara's in Berkeley. La Patisserie in Cupertino and Satura Cakes in Los Altos for cakes.

9)Off-the-beaten path, super cheap drinking experience - go to the sake museum (Takara Sake) in Berkeley. If you like sake (or drinking) at all. You'll be glad you went. Go with a group of friends.

What are your fav places?