Best of the East Bay

Each July, Diablo magazine celebrates our readers’ and editors’ favorite places to shop, dine, and have fun in the East Bay. Covering Berkeley, Oakland, Contra Costa County, and the Tri-Valley—with frequent trips to Napa and Sonoma—Diablo’s Best of the East Bay is the area’s ultimate lifestyle guide.

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STARS & STANDOUTS: Meet the heroes, Hall of Famers, and tastemakers who keep the East Bay on the cutting edge.

 

 
 
 

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STYLE & BEAUTY: The hottest shops and styles, and leads on where to go for gorgeous hair and skin.

 

 

 

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FUN & NIGHTLIFE: From margaritas to man caves, check out all the ways to have a great time in the East Bay.

 

 
 
 

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FOOD: All the news that’s fit to eat, including the best chocolate, pizza, and urban winery.

 

 

 

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HEALTH & FITNESS: Get in shape with the best spin instructor, nutritionist, and butt-kicking workout.

 

 
 
 

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SHOPS & SERVICES: Sweet treats, comfy sneaks, a helpful hardware store, and where to browse the good stuff.

 

 

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KIDS & PARENTING: Where to celebrate a birthday, buy a party dress, or get your kids science fair help.

 

 

 

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For an index of all the Best of the East Bay winners, CLICK HERE

WEB EXTRA: For more Best of the East Bay editor's picks, CLICK HERE.

 

Diablo's editor-in-chief Susan Safipour went on ABC-7s View from the Bay to show hosts Spencer Christian and Janelle Wang some her favorite things from the shops featured in this month's Best of the East Bay issue!