Guidebook for Berkeley
Sightseeing
Amazing views of the Sunset and San Francisco skyline. Walk way out into the bay on the pier!
8 residents recomanen
Berkeley Marina
201 University AveAmazing views of the Sunset and San Francisco skyline. Walk way out into the bay on the pier!
Incredible views of the city from several lookout points, as well as hiking trails and tons of outdoor adventures!
495 residents recomanen
Tilden Regional Park
2501 Grizzly Peak BlvdIncredible views of the city from several lookout points, as well as hiking trails and tons of outdoor adventures!
Jardí de Roses de Berkeley
1200 Euclid AveFamously beautiful Rose Garden at UCB campus
Explore the beautiful and elegant UCB campus
427 residents recomanen
Universitat de Califòrnia, Berkeley
Oxford StreetExplore the beautiful and elegant UCB campus
Jardí Botànic de la Universitat de Califòrnia
200 Centennial DrGreat place for a date!
Arts & Culture
The Greek Theatre
2001 Gayley RdSee a live performance at the incredible Greek Theatre!
Catch a movie at this classic local theater, just a 10 minute walk!!
65 residents recomanen
Landmark's Shattuck Cinemas
2230 Shattuck AveCatch a movie at this classic local theater, just a 10 minute walk!!
United Artists Emery Bay Stadium 10 Movie Theater
Closest theater for IMAX movie experience!
Oaks Card Club
4097 San Pablo AveWell known local card club for any of you poker players!
Food Scene
Philz Coffee
3101 24th StBest and most unique coffee shop in Berkeley!
Cafe Leila
1724 San Pablo AveBeautiful outdoor garden patio. Open for breakfast and lunch
Fellini
1401 University AveQuick stop for delicious gourmet coffee
Tomate Cafe
2265 Fifth StBest breakfast in Berkeley!
Cafe M
1799 Fourth StGreat stop for Brunch on weekends with bottomless mimosas!
World famous farm to table restaurant. A unique dining experience. Reservations required. High end dining (pricey).
337 residents recomanen
Chez Panisse
1517 Shattuck AveWorld famous farm to table restaurant. A unique dining experience. Reservations required. High end dining (pricey).
One of my favorite restaurants in Berkeley. Incredible food, great atmosphere. Reservations recommended.
32 residents recomanen
Great China Restaurant
2190 Bancroft WayOne of my favorite restaurants in Berkeley. Incredible food, great atmosphere. Reservations recommended.
Famous pizza joint, often featuring live music. There will be a line, but worth the wait!! Check out their cheese shop next door too!
317 residents recomanen
The Cheeseboard Pizza
1512 Shattuck AveFamous pizza joint, often featuring live music. There will be a line, but worth the wait!! Check out their cheese shop next door too!
King Dong Restaurant
2429 Shattuck AveBest Chinese take out in Berkeley. Delivery to the apartment is available.
Quick stop for delicious tacos, burritos, etc
Organic and fresh, open late.
41 residents recomanen
La Mission
1255 University AveQuick stop for delicious tacos, burritos, etc
Organic and fresh, open late.
Delicious, greasy pizza joint, located right across the street from the apartment. Open late.
West Coast Pizza
1706 University AveDelicious, greasy pizza joint, located right across the street from the apartment. Open late.
The Noodle Thai Restaurant
1936 Shattuck AveTasty late nite eats. Open daily until 1:30am.
Small cafe serving delicious french inspired sandwiches and cuisine. Try the potato puffs!
71 residents recomanen
Grégoire Restaurant
2109 Cedar StSmall cafe serving delicious french inspired sandwiches and cuisine. Try the potato puffs!
A local staple for breakfast, located at the shops on Fourth Street!
76 residents recomanen
Bette's Oceanview Diner
1807A Fourth StA local staple for breakfast, located at the shops on Fourth Street!
Eureka!
2068 Center StExcellent Burgers and Whiskey... Need I say more!!
Greasy and delicious. If you're a fan of cheesesteaks, you won't be disappointed. (not a very health conscious option but delicious!!)
The Cheese Steak Shop
1054 University AveGreasy and delicious. If you're a fan of cheesesteaks, you won't be disappointed. (not a very health conscious option but delicious!!)
Joshu-ya Brasserie
2441 Dwight WayHigh end Japanese cuisine. Reservation recommended.
La Note
2377 Shattuck AveBest Brunch in Berkeley!! Reservations recommended
High end restaurant located right on the waterfront featuring breath taking views of the city
45 residents recomanen
Skates on the Bay
100 Seawall DrHigh end restaurant located right on the waterfront featuring breath taking views of the city
Starbucks
3090 El Cerrito PlazaLocal Starbucks for those that prefer it!
Peet's Coffee
2124 Vine StGreat alternative to Starbucks! Excellent coffee!
Delicious and inventive Indian fare including a unique Goat Curry! Short walk from the apartment.
9 residents recomanen
Himalayan Flavors
1585 University AveDelicious and inventive Indian fare including a unique Goat Curry! Short walk from the apartment.
Everything Else
Convenient transportation to San Francisco and the Bay area. Approximately a 5-10 minute walk from the apartment.
114 residents recomanen
North Berkeley Station
1750 Sacramento StConvenient transportation to San Francisco and the Bay area. Approximately a 5-10 minute walk from the apartment.
Amazing local bakery supplying many of the restaurants in the bay area
107 residents recomanen
Acme Bread
1601 San Pablo AveAmazing local bakery supplying many of the restaurants in the bay area
Stop by for a relaxing visit in your private room featuring a hot tub, sauna, shower, and bed!!
Great for couples
The Hot Tubs of Berkeley
2026 University AveStop by for a relaxing visit in your private room featuring a hot tub, sauna, shower, and bed!!
Great for couples
Lake Anza Trail
Lake Anza TrailGreat place to relax by the water
Convenient transportation to San Francisco and the Bay area. Approximately a 10 minute walk from the apartment.
122 residents recomanen
Berkeley Station
2160 Shattuck AveConvenient transportation to San Francisco and the Bay area. Approximately a 10 minute walk from the apartment.
7-Eleven
1501 University AveLocated just 2 blocks away, open late.
Essentials
Convenient, affordable, and great selection. Located just 2 blocks away!
219 residents recomanen
Trader Joe's
225 El Cerrito PlazaConvenient, affordable, and great selection. Located just 2 blocks away!
Best supermarket I've ever seen with the most extensive selection imaginable. Excellent produce section and very reasonably priced
419 residents recomanen
Berkeley Bowl
2020 Oregon StBest supermarket I've ever seen with the most extensive selection imaginable. Excellent produce section and very reasonably priced
Drinks & Nightlife
Great local bar with an incredible selection of Whiskeys! Famous for their bacon bloody mary's served on weekends.
32 residents recomanen
Acme Bar & Company
2115 San Pablo AveGreat local bar with an incredible selection of Whiskeys! Famous for their bacon bloody mary's served on weekends.
Best bar in Berekely, offering an incredible selection of unique cocktails as well as a small menu of Indian food which is quite good
24 residents recomanen
East Bay Spice Company
2134 Oxford StBest bar in Berekely, offering an incredible selection of unique cocktails as well as a small menu of Indian food which is quite good
Located on my corner, right beneath my apartment!! An alcohol free bar, serving traditional kava and kombucha beverages in a beautiful relaxing atmosphere. Free wifi
10 residents recomanen
MeloMelo Kava Bar
1701 University AveLocated on my corner, right beneath my apartment!! An alcohol free bar, serving traditional kava and kombucha beverages in a beautiful relaxing atmosphere. Free wifi
Incredible selection of beers and a fantastic outdoor seating area. Also known for their pizzas.
113 residents recomanen
Jupiter
2181 Shattuck AveIncredible selection of beers and a fantastic outdoor seating area. Also known for their pizzas.
Trumer Brauerei
1404 Fourth StLocal brewery producing Trumer Pilsner. Call for information about a walking tour!
My favorite bar in the East Bay. Great cocktails, extensive selection of spirits, great outdoor patio!
86 residents recomanen
Prizefighter
6702 Hollis StMy favorite bar in the East Bay. Great cocktails, extensive selection of spirits, great outdoor patio!
A unique bar thats been around for a very long time. Extensive cocktail list. Try their Hot Toddy and watch the bartender send fire dancing through the air!!
45 residents recomanen
Hotsy Totsy Club
601 San Pablo AveA unique bar thats been around for a very long time. Extensive cocktail list. Try their Hot Toddy and watch the bartender send fire dancing through the air!!
Albatross Pub
1822 San Pablo AveThe oldest bar in Berkeley!
Ultimate Dive Bar. Outdoor patio section where smoking is allowed. Young crowd, cheap drinks.
47 residents recomanen
Missouri Lounge
2600 San Pablo AveUltimate Dive Bar. Outdoor patio section where smoking is allowed. Young crowd, cheap drinks.
Shopping
Stroll down the beautiful Fourth Street and check out all the shops!
184 residents recomanen
Fourth Street
Fourth StreetStroll down the beautiful Fourth Street and check out all the shops!
Funky book shop with an incredible selection. Find some rare gems here!! Great for browsing
14 residents recomanen
Moe's Books
2476 Telegraph AveFunky book shop with an incredible selection. Find some rare gems here!! Great for browsing
Largest Reptile store in the country! Definitely worth a walk through!
14 residents recomanen
East Bay Vivarium
1827 Fifth StLargest Reptile store in the country! Definitely worth a walk through!
Amoeba Music
2455 Telegraph AveThe Original Amoeba Record Shop!!!