Guidebook for Berkeley

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Guidebook for Berkeley

Food Scene

Nostalgic spot from the hippie era. Quiet and peaceful atmosphere. Any time through mid afternoon.
25 locals recommend
Nabolom Bakery - Pizzeria
2708 Russell St
25 locals recommend
Nostalgic spot from the hippie era. Quiet and peaceful atmosphere. Any time through mid afternoon.
The original Peet's. Charming courtyard to drink your cup o' joe and watch the world go by.
51 locals recommend
Peet's Coffee
63 Moraga Way
51 locals recommend
The original Peet's. Charming courtyard to drink your cup o' joe and watch the world go by.
Local and popular. Great reputation.
47 locals recommend
Rick & Ann's Restaurant
2922 Domingo Ave
47 locals recommend
Local and popular. Great reputation.
popular. good food.
104 locals recommend
La Mediterranee
2936 College Ave
104 locals recommend
popular. good food.

Shopping

Delicious and unique chocolates. Fun souvenirs and gifts, as well as a clothing boutique.
Sweet Dreams
2901 College Ave
Delicious and unique chocolates. Fun souvenirs and gifts, as well as a clothing boutique.
Retro store, unchanged since about 1940. Delicious organic produce- the best of the best- and many unique and exotic groceries.
24 locals recommend
Star Grocery
3068 Claremont Ave
24 locals recommend
Retro store, unchanged since about 1940. Delicious organic produce- the best of the best- and many unique and exotic groceries.

Parks & Nature

Beauty, hiking trails, antique carousel, steam train, little farm.
495 locals recommend
Tilden Regional Park
2501 Grizzly Peak Blvd
495 locals recommend
Beauty, hiking trails, antique carousel, steam train, little farm.
Closer and smaller than Tilden Park. An urban oasis. You can walk or jog around the lake.
65 locals recommend
Lake Temescal
65 locals recommend
Closer and smaller than Tilden Park. An urban oasis. You can walk or jog around the lake.

Arts & Culture

Fascinating exhibits. Very Berkeley atmosphere.
171 locals recommend
Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive
2155 Center St
171 locals recommend
Fascinating exhibits. Very Berkeley atmosphere.
Check out what's playing.
75 locals recommend
The Greek Theatre
2001 Gayley Rd
75 locals recommend
Check out what's playing.

Entertainment & Activities

44 locals recommend
Rialto Cinemas Elmwood
2966 College Ave
44 locals recommend
Great theatre in walking distance
Berkeley Playhouse
2640 College Ave
Great theatre in walking distance

Essentials

6 locals recommend
Elmwood Laundry
2887 College Ave
6 locals recommend
Safeway has everything!
105 locals recommend
Safeway
6310 College Ave
105 locals recommend
Safeway has everything!

Sightseeing

View the entire bay and 3 bridges. Panoramic view. Hike up the stairs or take the elevator.
9 locals recommend
The Campanile
9 locals recommend
View the entire bay and 3 bridges. Panoramic view. Hike up the stairs or take the elevator.
The epicenter of the hippie movement.
34 locals recommend
Telegraph Avenue
Telegraph Avenue
34 locals recommend
The epicenter of the hippie movement.