Guidebook for Berkeley
Food Scene
Viks Chaat
2390 Fourth StAuthentic Indian
La Note
2377 Shattuck AveYummy brunches but can have a wait
Kirala
2100 Ward StGreat sushi in walking distance
Emilia's Pizzeria
2995 Shattuck AveKnown for their pizza
Big Mex/Cal breakfasts within a short walk
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Sconehenge Bakery & Cafe
2787 Shattuck AveBig Mex/Cal breakfasts within a short walk
Ici Ice Cream
2948 College AvenueFantastic ice cream within a short walk
Elmwood Cafe
2900 College AvenueGreat old diner now a cafe
Cafe Mezzo
2442 Telegraph AveHuge salads, craft beer, bocce ball
Iconic pizza often with Live music. Lines are common but quick moving
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The Cheeseboard Pizza
1512 Shattuck AveIconic pizza often with Live music. Lines are common but quick moving
Sierra Nevada Torpedo Room
2031 Fourth StCraft Beery
Drinks & Nightlife
Views can be great day or night
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Claremont Club & Spa - A Fairmont Hotel
41 Tunnel RdViews can be great day or night
East Bay Spice Company
2134 Oxford StOpen late
Fieldwork Brewing Company
1160 Sixth StGreat local craft beer
Drake's Dealership
2325 BroadwayTrendy brewery
Parks & Nature
Tilden Regional Park
2501 Grizzly Peak BlvdGreat hiking, views, picnic spots
Great for runs or walks. Sunsets across from the Golden Gate.
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Cesar Chavez Park
11 Spinnaker WayGreat for runs or walks. Sunsets across from the Golden Gate.
Stunning botanical garden. Beautiful views
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The University of California Botanical Garden
200 Centennial DrStunning botanical garden. Beautiful views
Stinson Beach
Cute town, big beach, restaurants within easy walk
Cute town, great walks, beautiful beaches. NOT for swimming. Dress for all weather
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Point Reyes Station
Cute town, great walks, beautiful beaches. NOT for swimming. Dress for all weather
Nice trail with a tiny beach at the end
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Tennessee Valley Trailhead
591 Tennessee Valley RoadNice trail with a tiny beach at the end
Marin Headlands
Beautiful views and great hiking
Tilden Little Farm
1500 Canon DrSweet for little kids
Arts & Culture
Good local museum in walking distance
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Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive
2155 Center StGood local museum in walking distance
Berkeley Historical Society
1931 Center StSometimes they have great local exhibits. Limited hours
Shopping
Elmwood
Unique local stores and restaurants
Nice variety of shops and restaurants. Often has live music or events underway.
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Fourth Street
Fourth StreetNice variety of shops and restaurants. Often has live music or events underway.
Essentials
Berkeley Bowl
2020 Oregon StBEST PRODUCE IN THE U.S,
Convenient. Good quality groceries. Can be pricey.
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Whole Foods Market
230 Bay PlConvenient. Good quality groceries. Can be pricey.
CVS
2655 Telegraph AvePharmacy
Walgreens
2801 Adeline StPharmacy
Getting Around
Ashby station
3100 Adeline St