San Francisco Bay Area

Uptown was the go-to place for bars and going out (at least before the pandemic), and Jack London Square is mostly new development with a lot of nice restaurants and breweries. It's also near the water, so it's pretty nice.

Honestly though, if you're into eclectic, Piedmont Avenue and Temescal has a more neighbor-y and local feel. But even better may be to take the BART a few stops or drive to Berkeley, which definitely has a more unique and eclectic feel. Even better, Berkeley has a pretty nice botanical garden.