Guidebook for Berkeley
Essentials
A great grocery store - everyone should go there if for no other reason than to view the produce. Where else can you find 86 varieties of apples? Out of town friends refer to the Bowl as "The Produce Museum", and people who move away say it is the number one place they miss in Berkeley. Definitely worth seeing.
419 locals recommend
Berkeley Bowl
2020 Oregon StA great grocery store - everyone should go there if for no other reason than to view the produce. Where else can you find 86 varieties of apples? Out of town friends refer to the Bowl as "The Produce Museum", and people who move away say it is the number one place they miss in Berkeley. Definitely worth seeing.
Food Scene
Walking distance, a fabulous mostly-french restaurant, 43 years old and delightful. A place you can sit and talk, and they don't rush you out. Perfect for a nice dinner or romantic night out..
13 locals recommend
Le Bateau Ivre
2629 Telegraph AveWalking distance, a fabulous mostly-french restaurant, 43 years old and delightful. A place you can sit and talk, and they don't rush you out. Perfect for a nice dinner or romantic night out..
Top notch Japanese Restaurant. Dinner can be challenging in terms of getting a table (you may have to wait) but lunch generally is easier. Worth the effort.
79 locals recommend
Kirala
2100 Ward StTop notch Japanese Restaurant. Dinner can be challenging in terms of getting a table (you may have to wait) but lunch generally is easier. Worth the effort.
Perfect place for breakfast or lunch. The food is really good, and the place is full of neighbors.
27 locals recommend
Sconehenge Bakery & Cafe
2787 Shattuck AvePerfect place for breakfast or lunch. The food is really good, and the place is full of neighbors.
Musashi
2126 Dwight WayJapanese restaurant and saki bar
Everything Else
Fabulous eastern european bakery. Not to be missed unless you are on a diet.
50 locals recommend
Crixa Cakes
2748 Adeline StFabulous eastern european bakery. Not to be missed unless you are on a diet.
Universally designed center on disability, an award winning building that brings accessibility for people with disabilities to new heights.
Ed Roberts Campus
3075 Adeline StUniversally designed center on disability, an award winning building that brings accessibility for people with disabilities to new heights.
Easy walk, and great if you don't have a car while you are here but want to get away.
70 locals recommend
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
3001 Shattuck AveEasy walk, and great if you don't have a car while you are here but want to get away.
Shopping
Walking distance (3 blocks). Open late, and they have basic groceries as well as personal care products, aspirin, etc.
197 locals recommend
Walgreens
2801 Adeline StWalking distance (3 blocks). Open late, and they have basic groceries as well as personal care products, aspirin, etc.
Artist & Craftsman Supply Berkeley
2573 Shattuck AveGreat art supply store
Four stories of used books. If you are a serious reader, plan on spending a day.
14 locals recommend
Moe's Books
2476 Telegraph AveFour stories of used books. If you are a serious reader, plan on spending a day.
Sightseeing
The Cal campus is a wonderful place to walk. Strawberry creek with its redwood groves, some beautiful old buildings, lots of activity and activism. Check out the Campanile, and the stunning views across the Bay to San Francisco, Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge.
427 locals recommend
University of California, Berkeley
Oxford StreetThe Cal campus is a wonderful place to walk. Strawberry creek with its redwood groves, some beautiful old buildings, lots of activity and activism. Check out the Campanile, and the stunning views across the Bay to San Francisco, Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge.
Drinks & Nightlife
Jupiter
2181 Shattuck AveNice outdoor seating area, good music, good food, nice atmosphere.
Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse
2020 Addison StCheck it out online - some great performers there.
Townie has great food, mixed drinks, coffee and espresso, music - what more can one need?
10 locals recommend
Townie
1799 University AvenueTownie has great food, mixed drinks, coffee and espresso, music - what more can one need?
Parks & Nature
Cesar Chavez Park
11 Spinnaker WayGreat views of San Francisco, the Bay, kite flying.
Botanical Garden Lot
Beautiful public garden
Volmer Peak is a wonderful place to hike - Views of the entire Bay Area, peaceful and beautiful.
495 locals recommend
Tilden Regional Park
2501 Grizzly Peak BlvdVolmer Peak is a wonderful place to hike - Views of the entire Bay Area, peaceful and beautiful.
Berkeley Rose Garden
1200 Euclid AveIncredible roses, beautiful and peaceful place