Guidebook for Berkeley
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One of the world's best bakeries, steps away from the cottage but be prepare to wait in line!
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Acme Bread
1601 San Pablo AveOne of the world's best bakeries, steps away from the cottage but be prepare to wait in line!
A neighborhood of fine shops and outdoor dining. Perfect place to stroll or just sit and people watch.
Fourth St, Berkeley, CA 94710, i-United States
A neighborhood of fine shops and outdoor dining. Perfect place to stroll or just sit and people watch.
Tideline Ferry running two morning and two evening loops from Berkeley to San Francisco Ferry Building & San Francisco Pier 52 to Berkeley.
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Berkeley Marina
Tideline Ferry running two morning and two evening loops from Berkeley to San Francisco Ferry Building & San Francisco Pier 52 to Berkeley.
Boichik Bagels - 6th St. Factory
Named one of the best bagels in the country by the New York Times.
Food Scene
Kiku Sushi
1316 Gilman StIf you're looking for a Sushi treat - this is the place!
If you're a foodie, you cannot leave Berkeley before visiting Alice Waters' restaurant. Make reservations well in advance!
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Chez Panisse
1517 Shattuck AveIf you're a foodie, you cannot leave Berkeley before visiting Alice Waters' restaurant. Make reservations well in advance!
NY-style slices & tops them with innovative Californian-style toppings.
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Gioia Pizzeria
1586 Hopkins StNY-style slices & tops them with innovative Californian-style toppings.
Picante
1328 Sixth StWonderful handmade Mexican food with a full bar and outside patios.
Sistory Thai Kitchen
Cozy space serving modern Thai food.
So many chesses and baked goods too. Plus the Cheese Board Pizzeria (next door), always worth the wait!
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Cheese Board Bakery
1504 Shattuck AveSo many chesses and baked goods too. Plus the Cheese Board Pizzeria (next door), always worth the wait!
Cafe Leila
1724 San Pablo AveGreat Breakfast/Lunch spot spacious patio & occasional live jazz.
East Bay Pie Co.
Fantastic meat pies along with delicious vegetarian and sweet pie options.
Drinks & Nightlife
Go here for sunset cocktails and/or food. Pricey, but the view is worth an extra couple of bucks.
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Skates on the Bay
100 Seawall DrGo here for sunset cocktails and/or food. Pricey, but the view is worth an extra couple of bucks.
Great outdoor biergarden - a cool place to hang from spring thru fall.
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Westbrae Biergarten
1280 Gilman StGreat outdoor biergarden - a cool place to hang from spring thru fall.
Acme Bar & Company
2115 San Pablo AveEnjoy Happy Hour with friendly locals
Missouri Lounge
2600 San Pablo AveCraft Cocktails and outside seating
Live concerts in a small venue with a super sound system!
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The UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall
2036 University AveLive concerts in a small venue with a super sound system!
The William Randolph Hearst Greek Theatre is located on the UC Berkeley Campus in the foothills with spectacular views of the San Francisco Bay and world class performances.
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The Greek Theatre
2001 Gayley RdThe William Randolph Hearst Greek Theatre is located on the UC Berkeley Campus in the foothills with spectacular views of the San Francisco Bay and world class performances.
A live music and dance venue focusing on world music. Considered one of the best place to dance.
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Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center
1317 San Pablo AveA live music and dance venue focusing on world music. Considered one of the best place to dance.
Often referred to as 924 Gilman Street or just Gilman, is mostly known for being the springboard for bands like Green Day, Operation Ivy, Rancid, AFI, and The Offspring.
Alternative Music Foundation
924 Gilman StOften referred to as 924 Gilman Street or just Gilman, is mostly known for being the springboard for bands like Green Day, Operation Ivy, Rancid, AFI, and The Offspring.
Shopping
Subway Guitars
1800 Cedar StIf you play guitar, you gotta go there.
Full Japanese grocery store with ready-made takeout dishes.
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Tokyo Fish Market
1220 San Pablo AveFull Japanese grocery store with ready-made takeout dishes.
Compact grocery stocking organic produce, bulk food items & locally sourced meats.
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Berkeley Natural Grocery Company
1336 Gilman StCompact grocery stocking organic produce, bulk food items & locally sourced meats.
Sustainable produce market offering seasonal, organic fruits & vegetables from local farms.
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Monterey Market
1550 Hopkins StSustainable produce market offering seasonal, organic fruits & vegetables from local farms.
Magnani Poultry
1576 Hopkins StButcher shop between Monterey Market and Gioia Pizza
Essentials
Walgreens Pharmacy
Whole Foods Market
Sightseeing
Walking Tours offered in the spring and fall. Tours are held on Saturdays. They start at 10:00 am and end at approximately 12:00 noon.
Berkeley Historical Society
1931 Center StWalking Tours offered in the spring and fall. Tours are held on Saturdays. They start at 10:00 am and end at approximately 12:00 noon.
Tucked among the hillside homes of North Berkeley is a winding stairway that leads to another world. Berkeley’s Codornices Park is perhaps best known for its 40-foot cement hill slide and relaxing picnic areas. But walk up a bit beyond the kids play area and you’ll get to the “secret” entrance to a Narnia-like canyon with a 40-foot waterfall.
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Codornices Park
1201 Euclid AveTucked among the hillside homes of North Berkeley is a winding stairway that leads to another world. Berkeley’s Codornices Park is perhaps best known for its 40-foot cement hill slide and relaxing picnic areas. But walk up a bit beyond the kids play area and you’ll get to the “secret” entrance to a Narnia-like canyon with a 40-foot waterfall.
Wine Tasting & Brew Pubs
Brewpub with an ever-changing tap list, savory pies and fresh beer “to go”.
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Fieldwork Brewing Company
1160 Sixth StBrewpub with an ever-changing tap list, savory pies and fresh beer “to go”.
Trumer Brauerei
1404 Fourth StThe Awarded Winning Pilsner brewed daily in Berkeley, first ever taproom.
Neighborhood tasting room known for bold and refreshing IPAs and a range of other classic and experimental styles.
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Gilman Brewing Company
912 Gilman StNeighborhood tasting room known for bold and refreshing IPAs and a range of other classic and experimental styles.
NORIA Winery
Specializes in California wines that pair well with Japanese cuisine.
Broc is a natural based winery using native fermentations and organically-grown grapes.
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Broc Cellars
1300 Fifth StBroc is a natural based winery using native fermentations and organically-grown grapes.
Hand crafted natural wines from sustainably farmed vineyards.
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Donkey and Goat Winery
1340 Fifth StHand crafted natural wines from sustainably farmed vineyards.
Airy tasting room fashioned from reclaimed wood plus a museum showcasing sake-making history.
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Takara Sake USA
708 Addison StAiry tasting room fashioned from reclaimed wood plus a museum showcasing sake-making history.