Essentials
Berkeley Bowl West
920 Heinz AveAs far as grocery stores go, an institution.
Sightseeing
Berkeley Marina
A variety of activities offered - plus a nice pedestrian trail.
Drinks & Nightlife
Albatross Pub
1822 San Pablo AveBoard games! Darts! Popcorn!
Food Scene
Alfonso's Cafe
2309 San Pablo AveCrêpes and a very nice owner.
Caffè Chiave
2500 San Pablo AveThis is your place for coffee. And also live music on the weekends.
Shopping
Amoeba Music
2455 Telegraph AveA great record shop!
Shopping district with an Apple Store, MAC, Benefit, Anthropologie, etc, as well as some cute local offerings and restaurants.
184 locals recommend
Fourth Street
Fourth StreetShopping district with an Apple Store, MAC, Benefit, Anthropologie, etc, as well as some cute local offerings and restaurants.
Everything Else
One of the many great little independent movie theaters still running.
23 locals recommend
Landmark's California Theatre
2113 Kittredge StOne of the many great little independent movie theaters still running.
Arts & Culture
A fantastic live music venue. Make sure to check the calendar if you're in town.
87 locals recommend
Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse
2020 Addison StA fantastic live music venue. Make sure to check the calendar if you're in town.