Food Scene
Café Colucci
5849 Telegraph AveCozy restaurant featuring African food
Well-priced and prepared Chinese food served to individuals and groups. Family style tables. Nice ambience. Good service.
13 locals recommend
King Yen Restaurant
2995 College AvenueWell-priced and prepared Chinese food served to individuals and groups. Family style tables. Nice ambience. Good service.
Venus Restaurant
2327 Shattuck AveGood music, food and drinks served in an outdoors patio.
Whole Foods Market
230 Bay PlGood quality food and other items
The Elmwood district is a five block walk from the house to some of the best restaurants, cafes and shops set in an historic district of Southeast Berkeley.
37 locals recommend
Elmwood
The Elmwood district is a five block walk from the house to some of the best restaurants, cafes and shops set in an historic district of Southeast Berkeley.
Elmwood Cafe
2900 College Avenuea Favorite local eaterie in neighborhood
Drinks & Nightlife
Nicely appointed restaurant, bar and nightclub serving good quality food and drink.
35 locals recommend
Revival Bar + Kitchen
2102 Shattuck AveNicely appointed restaurant, bar and nightclub serving good quality food and drink.
Delightful outdoor patio and restaurant with great local beers, food and live music (often jazz)
113 locals recommend
Jupiter
2181 Shattuck AveDelightful outdoor patio and restaurant with great local beers, food and live music (often jazz)
Parks & Nature
Trails all throughout the park; some scenic views of the bay. Vintage merry-go-round, swimming lake and picnic spots.
495 locals recommend
Tilden Regional Park
2501 Grizzly Peak BlvdTrails all throughout the park; some scenic views of the bay. Vintage merry-go-round, swimming lake and picnic spots.
Beautiful hiking trails throughout park. Picnic tables, water and bathrooms. Only a 15 minute drive from our home.
373 locals recommend
Redwood Regional Park
7867 Redwood RoadBeautiful hiking trails throughout park. Picnic tables, water and bathrooms. Only a 15 minute drive from our home.
Arts & Culture
Year-round special exhibits and good art movies
171 locals recommend
Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive
2155 Center StYear-round special exhibits and good art movies
Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak StGreat special exhibits.
Entertainment & Activities
Rialto Cinemas Elmwood
2966 College AveDiverse selection of dramas, art, and independent films
Sightseeing
Berkeley Rose Garden
1200 Euclid Avethe view of the Golden Gate....and the roses