Guidebook for Berkeley
Sightseeing
Indian Rock provides a great view of the Bay Area! There are two paths of winding steps carved into the large rock. Don't wear high heels!
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Парк Индиан-Рок
950 Indian Rock AveIndian Rock provides a great view of the Bay Area! There are two paths of winding steps carved into the large rock. Don't wear high heels!
This is a beautiful place to go for a view, a stroll through the foliage, or to make use of the playground/park with hiking across the across the street. The roses are at their best starting in May.
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Розовый сад Беркли
1200 Euclid AveThis is a beautiful place to go for a view, a stroll through the foliage, or to make use of the playground/park with hiking across the across the street. The roses are at their best starting in May.
Tilden is a large regional park that offers a variety of hiking and family activities. From a carousel ride to Lake Anza and a stroll through the Botanic Garden, Tilden has something for everyone.
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Региональный парк Тилден
2501 Grizzly Peak BlvdTilden is a large regional park that offers a variety of hiking and family activities. From a carousel ride to Lake Anza and a stroll through the Botanic Garden, Tilden has something for everyone.
34 acres that contains approximately 13,000 species of plants organized by regions of the world and includes an amazing collection of native Californian plants.
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Ботанический сад Университета Калифорнии
200 Centennial Dr34 acres that contains approximately 13,000 species of plants organized by regions of the world and includes an amazing collection of native Californian plants.
This largepark includes great views, long walking paths, an off leash dog area, picnic tables with BBQ grills, a solar calendar, a wildlife sanctuary, and many grassy areas for kite flying.
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Парк имени Сесара Чавеса
11 Spinnaker WayThis largepark includes great views, long walking paths, an off leash dog area, picnic tables with BBQ grills, a solar calendar, a wildlife sanctuary, and many grassy areas for kite flying.
Take a walk through this beautiful campus that boasts a rich history. For a great view, visit one of Berkeley's most famous symbols: The Clock Tower (Sather Tower).
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Калифорнийский университет, Беркли
Oxford StreetTake a walk through this beautiful campus that boasts a rich history. For a great view, visit one of Berkeley's most famous symbols: The Clock Tower (Sather Tower).
Shopping
Shopping and Restaurants extend from Dwight Way to Broadway (2 miles).
There are two main sections: the Elmwood area (starting at Dwight Way), and the Rockridge area (starting at Alcatraz Ave.)
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College Avenue
College AvenueShopping and Restaurants extend from Dwight Way to Broadway (2 miles).
There are two main sections: the Elmwood area (starting at Dwight Way), and the Rockridge area (starting at Alcatraz Ave.)
Solano Avenue extends through Berkeley and Albany. It is about two miles long, and includes grocery stores, coffee shops, drug stores, bookstores, antiques, apparel, and restaurants.
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Solano Avenue
Solano AvenueSolano Avenue extends through Berkeley and Albany. It is about two miles long, and includes grocery stores, coffee shops, drug stores, bookstores, antiques, apparel, and restaurants.
Essentials
This is your stereotypical American grocery store. It will have all of your basics.
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Safeway
1444 Shattuck PlThis is your stereotypical American grocery store. It will have all of your basics.
Trader Joe's
225 El Cerrito PlazaThere is a covered parking structure in the rear.
If you want an epic experience, go to the Berkeley Bowl. It is filled with all sorts of amazingness. Be warned, weekends are packed.
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Berkeley Bowl
2020 Oregon StIf you want an epic experience, go to the Berkeley Bowl. It is filled with all sorts of amazingness. Be warned, weekends are packed.
This is a small market for a conscious shopper.
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Berkeley Natural Grocery Company
1336 Gilman StThis is a small market for a conscious shopper.
Many people rave about the Monterey Market for produce (located on a cute tree-lined street with a fun Coffee Shop across the street).
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Monterey Market
1550 Hopkins StMany people rave about the Monterey Market for produce (located on a cute tree-lined street with a fun Coffee Shop across the street).
Everything Else
Chevron
1201 The AlamedaThis is the closest gas station. And its pretty cute as far as gas stations go!
Food Scene
Famous for being the pioneer of this culinary philosophy: cooking should be based on the finest and freshest seasonal ingredients that are produced locally and sustainably. Check website for details.
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Chez Panisse
1517 Shattuck AveFamous for being the pioneer of this culinary philosophy: cooking should be based on the finest and freshest seasonal ingredients that are produced locally and sustainably. Check website for details.
This is a famous one. You won’t find many people in Berkeley who have not dined here. There is always a line, but because they only make one kind of pizza per day, the line moves quickly.
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The Cheeseboard Pizza
1512 Shattuck AveThis is a famous one. You won’t find many people in Berkeley who have not dined here. There is always a line, but because they only make one kind of pizza per day, the line moves quickly.
Crepevine is a local chain with lots of options, including gluten free crepes. If you don’t want to wait for a table, Crepevine is a good place to go.
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Crepevine
624 Irving StCrepevine is a local chain with lots of options, including gluten free crepes. If you don’t want to wait for a table, Crepevine is a good place to go.
The restaurant is small and you order at the counter. The lattes come in giant bowls (yum!). If you order the polenta, you better be prepared, its ginormous. Outdoor and indoor seating.
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Guerilla Cafe
1620 Shattuck AveThe restaurant is small and you order at the counter. The lattes come in giant bowls (yum!). If you order the polenta, you better be prepared, its ginormous. Outdoor and indoor seating.
La Note is awesome for brunch. It is French cuisine at its best, and Jenn’s favorite place for a Sunday morning meal. Be prepared to wait for a table. If it's a nice day, the back patio is lovely.
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La Note
2377 Shattuck AveLa Note is awesome for brunch. It is French cuisine at its best, and Jenn’s favorite place for a Sunday morning meal. Be prepared to wait for a table. If it's a nice day, the back patio is lovely.
If you are vegetarian and like to walk, Cha-Ya is a great choice. Vegan’s go nuts for this Japanese restaurant. Please note that this restaurant is cash only!
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Cha-Ya
762 Valencia StIf you are vegetarian and like to walk, Cha-Ya is a great choice. Vegan’s go nuts for this Japanese restaurant. Please note that this restaurant is cash only!
Very yummy! This is one of the best sushi places that we’ve had in the area. If you plan on visiting the famous Berkeley Bowl grocery store, this restaurant is right across the street.
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Kirala
2100 Ward StVery yummy! This is one of the best sushi places that we’ve had in the area. If you plan on visiting the famous Berkeley Bowl grocery store, this restaurant is right across the street.
We’ve fallen in love with Little Star deep-dish pizza. They also have a trendy vibe, some outdoor seating, and a bar.
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Little Star Pizza
846 Divisadero StWe’ve fallen in love with Little Star deep-dish pizza. They also have a trendy vibe, some outdoor seating, and a bar.
Jupiter is a tasty pizza place and a great place to hang out. Jupiter has a huge outdoor patio with lots of tables, frequent music, and a fire pit.
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Jupiter
2181 Shattuck AveJupiter is a tasty pizza place and a great place to hang out. Jupiter has a huge outdoor patio with lots of tables, frequent music, and a fire pit.
This is the best option for close by, tasty Indian/Nepalese food. Taste of the Himalayas of usually crowded, but not too crowded. And you can walk here!
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Taste of the Himalayas
1700 Shattuck AveThis is the best option for close by, tasty Indian/Nepalese food. Taste of the Himalayas of usually crowded, but not too crowded. And you can walk here!
If you are working with a strict diet, they always have gluten free and vegan options. All of their food is local and fresh. If you are a foodie, Gather is a great place to check out.
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Gather
2200 Oxford StIf you are working with a strict diet, they always have gluten free and vegan options. All of their food is local and fresh. If you are a foodie, Gather is a great place to check out.
For two dollars, you get to pick two cookies and one flavor of ice cream. They smoosh it together in an ice cream sandwich and then life is complete. On a nice day, there is always a long line.
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CREAM Berkeley
2399 Telegraph AveFor two dollars, you get to pick two cookies and one flavor of ice cream. They smoosh it together in an ice cream sandwich and then life is complete. On a nice day, there is always a long line.
La Mission is the best Mexican we’ve had in Berkeley. This is an order at the counter
place but the people at the counter are always super nice.
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La Mission
1255 University AveLa Mission is the best Mexican we’ve had in Berkeley. This is an order at the counter
place but the people at the counter are always super nice.
Peet’s is a West Coast coffee chain, which pre-dates Starbucks and boasts a much richer coffee flavor. And this is not just any Peet’s. This is the original Peet’s!
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Peet's Coffee
2124 Vine StPeet’s is a West Coast coffee chain, which pre-dates Starbucks and boasts a much richer coffee flavor. And this is not just any Peet’s. This is the original Peet’s!
Philz only offers drip coffee, but this is not just any drip coffee. Every cup is prepared individually and the baristas ask each person their preferences and will help you choose a brew.
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Philz Coffee
3101 24th StPhilz only offers drip coffee, but this is not just any drip coffee. Every cup is prepared individually and the baristas ask each person their preferences and will help you choose a brew.
Arts & Culture
This movie theatre is fantastic. You can enjoy a full meal and sit on couches while watching your movie. Very fun. Get there a little early to snag a good spot and order food.
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Rialto Cinemas Cerrito
10070 San Pablo AveThis movie theatre is fantastic. You can enjoy a full meal and sit on couches while watching your movie. Very fun. Get there a little early to snag a good spot and order food.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a great place to soak up a nice day. Enjoy some beer, some food, and a great atmosphere. Kids and dogs are allowed.
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Westbrae Biergarten
1280 Gilman StThis is a great place to soak up a nice day. Enjoy some beer, some food, and a great atmosphere. Kids and dogs are allowed.