Guidebook for Berkeley

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Guidebook for Berkeley

Parks & Nature

An easy, scenic hike with beautiful views at the top.
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Региональный парк Тилден
2501 Grizzly Peak Blvd
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An easy, scenic hike with beautiful views at the top.
A 34-acre Botanical Garden, which holds about 13,000 species of plants. Redwoods are impressive on their own, but to have rare rhododendrons and magnolias set underneath them is something that no other garden can reproduce. Other gardens in the area have redwood groves, but none have integrated them so naturally with botanical wonders from across the globe! Big leaved rhododendrons, evergreen magnolias, tropical gingers, palm trees, waterfalls and bridges all under a redwood canopy should be the envy of all botanical gardens!
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Centennial Drive:UC Botanical Garden station
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A 34-acre Botanical Garden, which holds about 13,000 species of plants. Redwoods are impressive on their own, but to have rare rhododendrons and magnolias set underneath them is something that no other garden can reproduce. Other gardens in the area have redwood groves, but none have integrated them so naturally with botanical wonders from across the globe! Big leaved rhododendrons, evergreen magnolias, tropical gingers, palm trees, waterfalls and bridges all under a redwood canopy should be the envy of all botanical gardens!
Great park close by, walk along the bay. See local art work.
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Albany Bulb
1 Buchanan St
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Great park close by, walk along the bay. See local art work.

Arts & Culture

Went to see the Old Masters exhibit, the museum is right by the BART station, easy commute from San Francisco. Beautiful building, and I liked to see lots of places to sit and rest a little. It stands out as one of the best! Each and every exhibit is outstanding and the space is beautiful. Not too big/overwhelming so perfect for an afternoon. Great cafe at the top too. Highly recommend!
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Художественный музей Беркли и киноархив Тихоокеанского региона
2155 Center St
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Went to see the Old Masters exhibit, the museum is right by the BART station, easy commute from San Francisco. Beautiful building, and I liked to see lots of places to sit and rest a little. It stands out as one of the best! Each and every exhibit is outstanding and the space is beautiful. Not too big/overwhelming so perfect for an afternoon. Great cafe at the top too. Highly recommend!
Support the local arts!
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Shotgun Players
1901 Ashby Ave
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Support the local arts!

Sightseeing

Connected to the Cesar E Chavez Park to the North, the Berkeley Marina is an excellent spot to run, walk, or include as part of your East Bay bike tour. Centered on the Berkeley Marina with its myriad boating opportunities, there are also hotels, restaurants, shops and picnicking opportunities.. This is one of the best spots in the East Bay to watch the sunset and you can park right on the the bay's edge and watch from the comfort of your car. Love this place!
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Berkeley Marina
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Connected to the Cesar E Chavez Park to the North, the Berkeley Marina is an excellent spot to run, walk, or include as part of your East Bay bike tour. Centered on the Berkeley Marina with its myriad boating opportunities, there are also hotels, restaurants, shops and picnicking opportunities.. This is one of the best spots in the East Bay to watch the sunset and you can park right on the the bay's edge and watch from the comfort of your car. Love this place!

Food Scene

Restaurants, cafés, bakeries, bars.
One of the best Nepali restaurants
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Mount Everest Restaurant
2598 Telegraph Ave
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One of the best Nepali restaurants
Central location and cheap
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The Cheeseboard Pizza
1512 Shattuck Ave
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Central location and cheap
La Mission really gets it. The cooks use the finest ingredients to make truly delicious Mexican breakfast, lunch and dinner specialties. There is a nice outdoor patio sitting areas and there are a few indoor seats. Also this is less than two blocks from the house! 1255 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702-1724 +1 510-845-5898
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La Mission
1255 University Ave
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La Mission really gets it. The cooks use the finest ingredients to make truly delicious Mexican breakfast, lunch and dinner specialties. There is a nice outdoor patio sitting areas and there are a few indoor seats. Also this is less than two blocks from the house! 1255 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702-1724 +1 510-845-5898
The coffee house located across the street from one edge of Cal Berkeley's perimeter is graced with beautiful outdoor tables, some under a cover and other spaces under trees. The coffee is good and strong, and pastries, muffins, bagels and more are available.
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Caffè Strada
2300 College Ave
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The coffee house located across the street from one edge of Cal Berkeley's perimeter is graced with beautiful outdoor tables, some under a cover and other spaces under trees. The coffee is good and strong, and pastries, muffins, bagels and more are available.
Closeby
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Algorithm Coffee Co.
1122 University Ave
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Closeby
Very close. Opens at 7 AM. Fast service, friendly staff, good coffee and good pastries. I highly recommend the almond croissant or the cake donuts. Always a fast moving line, which is a good sign. I bring my own cup, because I'm not into plastic tops.
Zazzi Foods
1398 University Ave
Very close. Opens at 7 AM. Fast service, friendly staff, good coffee and good pastries. I highly recommend the almond croissant or the cake donuts. Always a fast moving line, which is a good sign. I bring my own cup, because I'm not into plastic tops.
Right next to the university. The broth for the noodles were perfectly seasoned. Promptly greeted as we entered the door and the food arrived with 10 minutes of being ordered. The Crab fried rice and Fried Chicken over Fried Rice are recommended. Enjoyed their fresh rolls with peanut sauce. Yum.
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The Noodle Thai Restaurant
1936 Shattuck Ave
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Right next to the university. The broth for the noodles were perfectly seasoned. Promptly greeted as we entered the door and the food arrived with 10 minutes of being ordered. The Crab fried rice and Fried Chicken over Fried Rice are recommended. Enjoyed their fresh rolls with peanut sauce. Yum.
The food is amazing. The cocktails are unique and yummy. It also somehow feels private while being festive (the music they play makes you want to dance).
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Berkeley Social Club
2050 University Ave
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The food is amazing. The cocktails are unique and yummy. It also somehow feels private while being festive (the music they play makes you want to dance).
Tasty sweets. Excellent Turkish coffee and home-made soups.
Belmo Café
Tasty sweets. Excellent Turkish coffee and home-made soups.
Hands down, the best coffee in town. Within walking distance. Great staff. Get breakfast too. Support independent coffee shops!
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Fellini
1401 University Ave
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Hands down, the best coffee in town. Within walking distance. Great staff. Get breakfast too. Support independent coffee shops!
The place to go to for Saturday or Sunday breakfast. Whatever your preference; omnivore, vegetarian, vegan...
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Cafe Leila
1724 San Pablo Ave
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The place to go to for Saturday or Sunday breakfast. Whatever your preference; omnivore, vegetarian, vegan...
This place is always buzzing on the weekend.
Heroic Italian Berkeley
This place is always buzzing on the weekend.
Great coffee. Walking distance. Also serves good sandwiches, next to Acme Bread. #bartavellecafe
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Bartavelle Coffee & Wine Bar
1621 San Pablo Ave
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Great coffee. Walking distance. Also serves good sandwiches, next to Acme Bread. #bartavellecafe
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Casa Latina Bakery
1805 San Pablo Ave
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Getting Around

Only a few blocks away, but underground so you don't hear it like the above-ground trains.
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North Berkeley BART Station
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Only a few blocks away, but underground so you don't hear it like the above-ground trains.

Music, Bars & Nightlife

Longtime UC-area staple offers beer, darts & board games in a lived-in setting with welcoming vibes.
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Albatross Pub
1822 San Pablo Ave
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Longtime UC-area staple offers beer, darts & board games in a lived-in setting with welcoming vibes.
Rustic-chic bistro known for paella & tapas, plus Spanish drinks & complimentary happy-hour snacks.
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La Marcha Tapas Bar
2026 San Pablo Ave
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Rustic-chic bistro known for paella & tapas, plus Spanish drinks & complimentary happy-hour snacks.
A historic and quaint small music venue with a variety of music.
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Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center
1317 San Pablo Ave
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A historic and quaint small music venue with a variety of music.
A 2-story venue & beer garden that serves up wood-fired pizzas plus handcrafted beers & ales. They have live music on most Saturdays
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Jupiter
2181 Shattuck Ave
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A 2-story venue & beer garden that serves up wood-fired pizzas plus handcrafted beers & ales. They have live music on most Saturdays
May and June line up
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Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center
1317 San Pablo Ave
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May and June line up

Essentials

The freshest fruit and veggies at great prices. They have all your pantry necessities. Their cheese selection is more on the gourmet side, only one or two choices for basic medium cheddar cheese. No deli.
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Monterey Market
1550 Hopkins St
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The freshest fruit and veggies at great prices. They have all your pantry necessities. Their cheese selection is more on the gourmet side, only one or two choices for basic medium cheddar cheese. No deli.