GREAT FOOD
Here are some of our favorites - all pretty close by. Bon appetit!
Highwire Coffee Roasters
2049 San Pablo AveGreat local's hangout with excellent coffee.
Muy rico! Specializing in grilled shrimp and tasty traditional taco truck eats. (Cash only).
Tacos Sinaloa
3132 E 12th StMuy rico! Specializing in grilled shrimp and tasty traditional taco truck eats. (Cash only).
THE place for brunch. All vegetarian. Sundays 10 - 1 pm. Cash only. https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/wat-mongkolratanaram-berkeley
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Wat Mongkolratanaram
1911 Russell StTHE place for brunch. All vegetarian. Sundays 10 - 1 pm. Cash only. https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/wat-mongkolratanaram-berkeley
A 2-star Michelin restaurant. YUM
https://commisrestaurant.com/
https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/california/oakland/restaurant/commis
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Commis
3859 Piedmont AveA 2-star Michelin restaurant. YUM
https://commisrestaurant.com/
https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/california/oakland/restaurant/commis
Our beloved Chez Panisse in the heart of Berkeley's Gourmet Ghetto. Reservations needed.
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Chez Panisse
1517 Shattuck AveOur beloved Chez Panisse in the heart of Berkeley's Gourmet Ghetto. Reservations needed.
Nick's Pizza and Bakery Made in Oakland
6400 Shattuck AvePIZZA !!!!!
Great spot to grab a coffee and a bagel in the morning. Woman-owned and serving delicious fair trade espresso.
https://www.eltinycafe.com/
EL TINY CAFE
3219 Adeline StGreat spot to grab a coffee and a bagel in the morning. Woman-owned and serving delicious fair trade espresso.
https://www.eltinycafe.com/
Kirala
2100 Ward StTotemo oishii! A top-rated sushi joint just down the street!
House of Curries
2984 College AvenueTikka Masala - Tandori - Pakoras - Curries
Local's favorite breakfast spot, right down the road. The name kind of says it all.
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Homemade Cafe
2454 Sacramento StLocal's favorite breakfast spot, right down the road. The name kind of says it all.
LOCAL SPOTS to enjoy
Have an afternoon or a weekend free? Check out one of these great spots.
Amazing collection of rare and unique plants from around the world. Be sure to check the carnivorous plants! Make reservation online.
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The University of California Botanical Garden
200 Centennial DrAmazing collection of rare and unique plants from around the world. Be sure to check the carnivorous plants! Make reservation online.
Site of the famous Berkeley Kite Festival - gorgeous Bay views along great walking trails.
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Cesar Chavez Park
11 Spinnaker WaySite of the famous Berkeley Kite Festival - gorgeous Bay views along great walking trails.
Planetarium and giant telescopes! Cool! Re-opening November 2021.
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Chabot Space & Science Center
10000 Skyline BlvdPlanetarium and giant telescopes! Cool! Re-opening November 2021.
Iziko lezobuciko ze-San Francisco zaseMzantsi
151 3rd StViva modern art!
Amazing panoramic views of the Bay from this vantage spot. You can see San Francisco and its famous Golden Gate Bridge on a clear day.
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Grizzly Peak Vista Point
1 Centennial DrAmazing panoramic views of the Bay from this vantage spot. You can see San Francisco and its famous Golden Gate Bridge on a clear day.
The Greek Theatre
2001 Gayley RdCheck The Greek's calendar for live music and events.
COAST / BEACH / MTNS
One of the joys of living in California is being so close to the Pacific Ocean. Get salty!
The ultimate Northern California beach. It's postcard-perfect and a quick 1.5 - 2 hr drive, depending on traffic.
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Stinson Beach
The ultimate Northern California beach. It's postcard-perfect and a quick 1.5 - 2 hr drive, depending on traffic.
Hiking! Nature! Moutains!
Check out California's Mount Diablo State Park for a day-hike. Bring water! (really - they are having a water shortage).
https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=517
Diablo
Hiking! Nature! Moutains!
Check out California's Mount Diablo State Park for a day-hike. Bring water! (really - they are having a water shortage).
https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=517
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The nearest drug store - across the street from Berkeley Bowl Grocery. About 6 blocks from here.
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Walgreens
2801 Adeline StThe nearest drug store - across the street from Berkeley Bowl Grocery. About 6 blocks from here.
Fresh, local, organic and seasonal. Berkeley's top grocery is just down the street.
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Berkeley Bowl
2020 Oregon StFresh, local, organic and seasonal. Berkeley's top grocery is just down the street.
Because you never know when you need the closest 24-hour convenience store... 2887 College Ave @ Russell St., Berkeley.
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7-Eleven
1501 University AveBecause you never know when you need the closest 24-hour convenience store... 2887 College Ave @ Russell St., Berkeley.
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Ashby BART Train Station - about 8 blocks away
BART = Bay Area Rapid Transit
We are fortunate to have a major transportation hub nearby - the Ashby BART station. Go to: https://www.bart.gov/stations/ashb for trip planning and schedules.
Great for a quick trip to SF or a convenient route to and from the airport.
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BUS Line 88 - Corner of Sacramento @ Oregon St
From Downtown Berkeley to Lake Merritt BART via University Ave., Sacramento St., Market St. and downtown Oakland.
From the Adeline unit, walk out of the driveway and turn left. Walk 1/2 block down Oregon St to Sacramento. Bus stop is to the left. Check the schedule here:
https://www.actransit.org/bus-lines-schedules/88
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Downloadable BIKE & WALK MAP of Berkeley
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/uploadedFiles/Public_Works/Level_3_-_General/Bike_Walk_map.pdf
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/uploadedFiles/Public_Works/Level_3_-_General/Bike_Walk_campus_side2.pdf