Essentials
1624 Buena Ave
1624 Buena AvenueExcellent produce and bread selection
Magnani Poultry
1576 Hopkins StExcellent butcher
Great morning walk from home to fresh muffins, breads, cheeses, coffee sidewalk sitting
Also, afternoon delicious pizza, outdoor seating and sometimes live music
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Cheese Board Bakery
1504 Shattuck AveGreat morning walk from home to fresh muffins, breads, cheeses, coffee sidewalk sitting
Also, afternoon delicious pizza, outdoor seating and sometimes live music
Entertainment & Activities
Virginia-McGee Totland
1644 Virginia StThe best playground for preschool children
Fun with children under 10! Ride a steam train in Tilden Park
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Redwood Valley Railway (Tilden Steam Train)
2481 Grizzly Peak BlvdFun with children under 10! Ride a steam train in Tilden Park
Warm day? Swimming and picnic at the lake. Very small entrance fee. Great if you have kids.
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Lake Anza
Warm day? Swimming and picnic at the lake. Very small entrance fee. Great if you have kids.
Food Scene
Gioia Pizzeria
1586 Hopkins StExcellent NY style pizza
Chez Panisse
1517 Shattuck AveFine dining.
Cesar
1515 Shattuck AveExcellent food and atmosphere
Everything Else
Great market for browsing, buy dinner and people watch. Enjoy the Berkeley atmosphere with music.
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North Berkeley All Organic Farmers' Market - Thursday
Vine StreetGreat market for browsing, buy dinner and people watch. Enjoy the Berkeley atmosphere with music.
Beautiful National Park. 1 hour drive. So many hikes, ocean, whale watching. The town of Point Reyes Station is a fun place to eat, see art. Bike riders love the area.
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Point Reyes National Seashore
Beautiful National Park. 1 hour drive. So many hikes, ocean, whale watching. The town of Point Reyes Station is a fun place to eat, see art. Bike riders love the area.
Muir Beach
Excellent Beach area, with hikes
Funky town with beautiful beach: bring a sweater! It can get windy.
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Stinson Beach
Funky town with beautiful beach: bring a sweater! It can get windy.
Arts & Culture
Lawrence Hall of Science
Excellent museum for adults with kids.