The Pearl

This year-old Dogwatch complex is designed for events—but not the stuffy sort. Like its neighborhood, it’s edgy, arty, and industrial. The building encompasses two art-packed floors, a full kitchen, and four bars serving wine, beer, and cocktails. But the best spot to lounge is on the sprawling, 4,655-square-foot rooftop garden, which affords 360 degree views of the Dogpatch, the Bay, and the Oakland hills beyond. Adorned with Italian porcelain tile and aglow in string lights and heat lamps, It feels like a European getaway without leaving the city.