Petrocelli Homes' Local Guide

Bay Area, California

Choose from over a dozen mac varieties — each is made-to-order. Our favorite is the jalapeno popper mac!

Mt. Hamilton Grandview

A classic steakhouse overlooking the Santa Clara Valley. Experience Farm fresh ingredients, attention to detail and impeccable service.

True Food Kitchen

A health-driven restaurant that rotates seasonly, with great-tasting ingredients at the peak of their freshness.

Ristorante il Porcino

A small cozy family restaurant with excellent Italian food and amazing customer service! A favorite off-menu item is the cioppino.

sala thai

A local's favorite spot for authentic Thai food - which means it's always busy, so plan ahead!

zephyrs Grill & bar

A charming bistro with an elegant vibe & American fare plus a lounge, wine bar & delicious Sunday brunch.

Bun Appetit donuts

Artisanal, small-batch donuts and pastries with unique flavors such as tiramisu, guava cheesecake, black sesame, and chocolate hazelnut.

fentons creamery

A retro ice cream parlor known for their large sundaes and cones, and their large variety of flavors.

ambrose butchery

A Family owned restaurant featuring locally sourced ingredients & quality meats with an always changing menu.

skillet'z cafe

Popular breakfast, brunch & lunch spot! Their lattes with whipped cream swirled on top and chocolate sprinkles are a must!

Where to Eat

santana row

A vibrant mix of over 50 shops, 30 restaurants, CineArts movie theatre, and the boutique Hotel Valencia in San Jose.

Downtown locations

Some of our favorite downtown shopping include Livermore, Palo Alto, Pleasanton, Danville, Campbell and Santa Cruz.

Alden Lane Nursery

Delightfully situated in Livermore, offering a vast selection of trees, flowers, shrubs, organic vegetables, indoor plants & more.

Westfield San Francisco

A 9-story mall featuring over 170 shops & restaurants, a multiplex & a dome-covered atrium.

broadway plaza

Voted year-over-year “Best Shopping Center” in Walnut Creek for it's quality shops, restaurants & boutiques, blending contemporary appeal with traditional luxury.

Pacific Commons

Large interconnected retail complex in Fremont with big-box stores, smaller shops, casual dining, movie theatre & other services.

living spaces

Shop beautiful collections in the living room, dining room, bedroom, home office, outdoor, youth and accessories categories, in their large showroom floor.

Local farmers' market

Some of the best local farmers' markets to shop at include Niles, Hayward, Pleasanton, Grand Lake and Campbell.

Downtown Niles

Historic Downtown Niles is full of charm. Grab coffee at Devout, brunch at Skilletz, go antique shopping, and then stop by our office to say hello!

stanford shopping center

An open-air, garden-lined mall in Palo Alto with high-end department stores & boutiques, specialty shops & eateries.

Where to Shop

beach boardwalk

Santa Cruz amusement park that offers a variety of games & rides along a mile-long stretch of sandy beach.

Mystery Spot

Experience a gravitational anomaly located in the redwood forests just outside of Santa Cruz

golden gate fields

One of the largest American horse racing tracks, with live music and entertainment.

drive-in movies

Enjoy a retro drive-in movie and watch latest releases, while audio is piped into your car via FM radio.

Peak of Fremont

A rock climbing gym that offers auto belays, bouldering, lead climbing, classes and more!

Top golf

Multi-story arena with fun golf games for all ages, climate-controlled playing "bays", and a full-service restaurant and bar

Hiking

The Bay Area is a picturesque area that’s home to its fair share of hiking trails and scenic parks. There is no shortage of great hikes from beaches to redwoods.

THE CLUBHOUSE BISTRO & BAR

Fun for the whole family with great food and drinks, indoor golf simulators, corn hole, bocce ball, volleyball, darts and pool tables. You can also host corporate or private events here!

Napa & Sonoma Valley

California’s famous wine country, both about an hour’s drive north of SF, boast rolling hills and some of the most coveted grapes in the world.

Pier 39

Put Pier 39 on your list of your things to do in San Francisco, with sea lions, waterfront seafood restaurants, top shopping, attractions & bay views.

Things to Do

Discovery Museum

150 interactive exhibits children to explore, understand and enjoy the world around them.

Oakland Zoo

This long-standing zoo features 650+ native & exotic animals, a wildlife theater, children's rides & educational programs.

Happy Hollow Park & Zoo

A small family friendly 16-acre zoo in San Jose, with an array of animals & rides, an education center, petting zoo & puppet theater.

Junior Museum and Zoo

Free, child-oriented venue in Palo Alto with animals like birds & turtles, plus interactive educational exhibits.

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Explore habitat by habitat from the ocean's edge to the open sea, and meet all the amazing and awe-inspiring creatures that call the ocean home.

Great America

Family-friendly theme park with thrill rides, water attractions, live entertainment & food options, located in Santa Clara.

Raging Waters

23-acre water park in San Jose that boasts high-speed waterslides, a wave pool, endless river, raft ride & an interactive themed water fort.

Safari West

A 400-acre private wildlife preserve with over 900 animals roaming freely. Experience a day safari, or spend the night in one of their glamping tents!

Exploratorium

Let Your Curiosity Roam through Hundreds of interactive and hands-on exhibits at the Exploratorium at Pier 15 in SF.

Academy of Science

An aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum that's fun for all ages!

Great for Kids

santana row

You can find water bowls outside almost every store; and most of the restaurants have outdoor patios where your pup can sit as well.

fieldwork brewing

Canines and craft beer are the perfect pairing for an afternoon of shenanigans. Enjoy a pint of the finest local beer in the garden with your best furry buddy

Half Moon Bay Brewing

Serving up amazing food, handcrafted beer—and, best of all, a dog-friendly patio complete with blazing fire pits and a tranquil view of the harbor.

livermore wineries

Take your furry friend wine tasting with at Livermore's dog-friendly wineries such as 3 Steves, Bent Creek Winery & Darcie Kent to name a few.

Esplanade Beach

Located in Pacifica; this beach allows off-leash roaming at its north end and leashed exploration elsewhere.

dog friendly hikes

From scenic walks, to strenuous hikes, check out 'Hikes Dogs Love' for a comprehensive, detailed guide to dog-friendly hikes in the Bay Area.

warm springs pet hospital

A neighborhood veterinary center for your cherished pets, with friendly and helpful staff members!

pet food express

Offers an assortment of organic pet food & treats, toys and care supplies, plus dog training & small-animal adoption events.

lazy dog

Lazy Dog welcomes your furry friend to their patio dining area, and even offers a dog specific menu with hamburger, chicken, vegetables & rice.

drakes brewing

A wood-fired pizza restaurant with a grand open-air beer garden that is always dog-friendly.

Pet Friendly

Coyote Hills Regional Park

978 acres of rolling hills in Fremont for hiking, walking, biking, picnicking, bird-watching & nature exploration.

Little Yosemite

One of our favorite 'hidden gems' in Sunol Regional Wilderness. This 2.1 mile hike features small waterfalls, unique boulders & swimming holes.

redwood regional park

A hidden forest in Oakland featuring redwood groves & rare wildlife, plus hiking & walking trails, picnic areas & campsites.

Muir Woods

Walk among old growth coast redwoods, cooling their roots in the fresh water of Redwood Creek and lifting their crowns to reach the sun and fog.

Half Moon Bay

A small city on the California coast with a string of beautiful beaches. We love Half Moon Bay Brewing Co. after a day at the beach.

point reyes

Sandy beaches, majestic waves, beautiful cypress trees & a historic lighthouse— See it all when you visit this one-of-a-kind paradigm of coastal beauty.

lake chabot

This scenic destination in Castro Valley boasts over a dozen hiking and biking trails, trophy sized fish, boat rentals, kayak tours and a picturesque eating area.

camping

With the amazing weather that the Bay Area offers, it's easy to see why camping is a fan favorite. Check out this list of some of the best spots to set up camp!

Lake Elizabeth

Fremont's local recreation area with picnic tables, walking paths, playgrounds, sports fields, tennis courts, a dog park, & summer concerts.

mission peak

A 3 mile long, 2,517-foot summit featuring an iconic pole at the top with breathtaking views of the Bay Area. Wear a hat as there is little to no shade on this trail.