I have a professional seminar in Berkeley this June and completely unfamiliar with the area outside of the area I normally stay near the marina in San Francisco. Taking in consideration of traffic, access to yoga/fitness, nice happy hour restaurants- would renting a condo in Berkeley or Oakland be better? Hoping to get insights from locals as to neighborhoods etc. debating on renting a car vs Uber also but also looking at sightseeing. Reply here or email me at [email protected]  

...who reached out to me privately. I am def all set this week in regards to the above.  and ended up renting a car and heading out to Yountville to nab coffee/pastries/wine in Napa/Yountville...thanks !