Date Ideas with Views

Mon, 19 Sep 2022

Date Ideas with Views

Dates with views are hard to beat.  Below is a list of some of the best date spots with the incredible views around the Bay Area. 


China Basin, SF: Grab drinks at this rooftop bar amongst the towering skyscrapers with upbeat music on top of 25 Lusk that offers artisan pizzas and upscale bar food.  Your date is in for a treat on this rooftop. Itinerary

Embarcadero, SF: The Golden Gate Bridge isn’t the only bridge in town.  The Bay Bridge at night is incredible with 25,000 LED lights shining bright with never repeating patterns, creating a dazzling display.  Witness this at one of the best restaurants in the city that wrote the book on Peruvian cooking and overlooks the bridge then take a short walk onto one of the piers for an even better look. Itinerary

Mid-Market, SF: Check out the best rooftop bar in the city 120 feet above Market Street atop the Proper Hotel at Charmaine's Rooftop Bar & Lounge.  This highbrow bar whips up drinks designed by Trick Dog crew, serves upscale bar food, and has a quirky style with fire pits.  If that’s not enough, during the summer and early fall months on the last Sunday of the month, Charmaine's offers the bougie of bougie for a brunch date as part of their Rosé & Déjeuner Brunch Series.  Itinerary

Mission, SF: Grab Mexican food and margaritas with city views on one of the most popular rooftops in SF at El Techo.  End the date with classy drinks at a unique, Cold War-esque bar. Itinerary

Nob Hill, SF: Put on your fancy clothes and grab drinks from the iconic Top of the Mark high-end cocktail bar on top of the Mark Hopkins Hotel, with 360-degree views of the city.  If you’re looking for romantic drinks with an amazing view, this is your spot in the city. Itinerary

SOMA, SF: Take in the city views through massive arched windows at this posh lounge serving cocktails and small plates atop the Marriott.  This is a must stop when in the Theater District or Union Square.  Itinerary

Alameda: Have yourselves a boozy date at the breweries, wine cellars, and distillery that line the west side of the Alameda and offer amazing views of San Francisco. It’s a short, fun ferry from SF that adds to the experience. Itinerary

Fort Baker, Sausalito: People always ask for amazing views of the Golden Gate Bridge and think about seeing it from SF, but if you cross the GG Bridge, you’ll find an oasis at Fort Baker just on the other side with the best views of the bridge and city.  Fort Baker is fun to explore with hikes around the batteries, expansive fields (picnic anyone?), a classy restaurant for brunch or dinner (ask to sit outside), and a bar that overlooks the bridge, serves up bar food, and brings in live music.  Check out this itinerary for the full date plan of the area: Itinerary

Mount Hamilton, East Foothills: Looking for a romantic meal with the best views of the South Bay? Look no further than Grandview Restaurant located on the way up to Mount Hamilton.  This classic steak, seafood, pasta, and cocktail restaurant pairs their delicious cuisine with stunning views.  It’s the perfect restaurant for a special occasion. Itinerary

Richmond: Head to the Richmond waterfront for food, drinks, coffee, history, and views in a renovated Ford Assembly Plant that was used during WWII to build tanks.  When you leave the marketplace, check out the Rosie the Riveter Museum and head to a nearby winery and cider bar that has live music. Itinerary


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