Shopping
Cute shopping & dining district with a mix of local gems and national retailers (Apple, Anthropology, CB2)
184 locals recommend
Fourth Street
Fourth StreetCute shopping & dining district with a mix of local gems and national retailers (Apple, Anthropology, CB2)
Ecology Center
2530 San Pablo AveShop for all your sustainability needs
Target
1057 Eastshore HwyIt's always good to know there's a Target nearby
Drinks & Nightlife
Chico's Finest beer has opened their very own tasting room
25 locals recommend
Sierra Nevada Torpedo Room
2031 Fourth StChico's Finest beer has opened their very own tasting room
The Rare Barrel
940 Parker StSour Beer brewery
Great dive bar that attracts all walks of life for the cheap drinks.
47 locals recommend
Missouri Lounge
2600 San Pablo AveGreat dive bar that attracts all walks of life for the cheap drinks.
Prizefighter
6702 Hollis StGreat pet friendly bar with outdoor seating
Acme Bar & Company
2115 San Pablo AveSmall, but hip bar
Arts & Culture
Sawtooth Building
930 Dwight WayArtist colony with open studios on Fridays
AMC Bay Street 16
5614 Bay StCatch a flick at the local cineplex
Food Scene
Smoke Berkeley
5333 Adeline StreetBBQ joint with spicy sauce
Caffè Chiave
2500 San Pablo AveCasual cafe with jazz and local musicians in the evening
Claypot Restaurant
2501 San Pablo AvenueFresh Vietnamese fare
Viks Chaat
2390 Fourth StDelicious and authentic Indian food
Donut Farm Oakland
6037 San Pablo AveDonuts so good, you don't even notice they're vegan
Actual Cafe
6334 San Pablo AvenueNice local cafe
Victory Burger
1099 Alcatraz AvenueBurger joint built into the back of Actual Cafe
Cafe Yesterday
1122 University AveMore Vietnamese
Paisan
2514 San Pablo AveItalian/New American faire with a nice patio
Sketch Ice Cream
2080 Fourth StSweat treats
Everything Else
Rotten City Pizza
6613 Hollis StOur favorite pizza place
Sightseeing
Aquatic Park
700-898 Beach StPeaceful coastal park
Essentials
Berkeley Bowl West
920 Heinz AveBest groceries in the Bay Area
Grocery Outlet
2001 W Whittier BlvdLow cost groceries