Guidebook for Berkeley
Food Scene
Excellent coffee in the epicenter of all the fabulous shopping on 4th street often with live music.
259 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Peet's Coffee
2124 Vine StExcellent coffee in the epicenter of all the fabulous shopping on 4th street often with live music.
Cafe Leila
1724 San Pablo AveGood food just a block away.
Tacubaya
1782 Fourth StExcellent Mexican food.
We love this place and it's across the street from Whole Foods.
913 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Philz Coffee
3101 24th StWe love this place and it's across the street from Whole Foods.
Foodies love this place! Located in the gourmet ghetto it offers the best thin crust pizza around and this coop has amazing fresh baked breads/muffins/scones and offers an incredible offering of cheeses. A popular hang out for locals. Even though the line may be down the street, it moves quickly due the fact it only offers one type of pizza per day. They also offer live music at certain times.
317 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Cheeseboard Pizza
1512 Shattuck AveFoodies love this place! Located in the gourmet ghetto it offers the best thin crust pizza around and this coop has amazing fresh baked breads/muffins/scones and offers an incredible offering of cheeses. A popular hang out for locals. Even though the line may be down the street, it moves quickly due the fact it only offers one type of pizza per day. They also offer live music at certain times.
Bette's is an icon in Berkeley as it was one of the very first businesses down on 4th street. Go early in the morning (open from 6:30-2:30) or expect a long wait but it's worth the wait. Be aware that it is a small diner and it has some interesting options. A bit on the pricey side.
76 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bette's Oceanview Diner
1807A Fourth StBette's is an icon in Berkeley as it was one of the very first businesses down on 4th street. Go early in the morning (open from 6:30-2:30) or expect a long wait but it's worth the wait. Be aware that it is a small diner and it has some interesting options. A bit on the pricey side.
Entertainment & Activities
Great place for a large crowd or kids. You can also order take-out and pick it up at the curbside until 8:30pm. We love their chips and salsas. 510-525-3121.
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Picante
1328 Sixth StGreat place for a large crowd or kids. You can also order take-out and pick it up at the curbside until 8:30pm. We love their chips and salsas. 510-525-3121.
A beautiful golf course located in Tilden Park. Dad can golf and the kids can visit the wonderful spots in Tilden: The Farm, The Merry Go Round, The Pony Rides and the Steam Trains.
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tilden Park Golf Course
10 Golf Course DrA beautiful golf course located in Tilden Park. Dad can golf and the kids can visit the wonderful spots in Tilden: The Farm, The Merry Go Round, The Pony Rides and the Steam Trains.
Great spot to take the kids and catch a stunning view at Inspiration Point. Many hiking trails, as well as stopping to visit The Farm, The Pony Rides, The Merry Go Round and The Steam Trains. Great day with the kiddos!
495 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Regional Tilden
2501 Grizzly Peak BlvdGreat spot to take the kids and catch a stunning view at Inspiration Point. Many hiking trails, as well as stopping to visit The Farm, The Pony Rides, The Merry Go Round and The Steam Trains. Great day with the kiddos!
A wonderful science museum and a spectacular view. The parking lot affords a stunning view of the bay at night.
65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lawrence Hall of Science
A wonderful science museum and a spectacular view. The parking lot affords a stunning view of the bay at night.
A great little museum for little tykes in the center of Berkeley.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Habitot Children's Museum
5689 Bay StreetA great little museum for little tykes in the center of Berkeley.
Great spot for getting some fun exercise on a rainy or sunny day.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bridges Rock Gym
5635 San Diego StGreat spot for getting some fun exercise on a rainy or sunny day.
Everything Else
Wonderful organic selections and fresh food bar.
553 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Whole Foods Market
230 Bay PlWonderful organic selections and fresh food bar.
This is listed as a bakery but has excellent tacos and dinner options. It is literally around the corner on San Pablo. You must check out the bathroom! :-)
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Casa Latina Bakery
1805 San Pablo AveThis is listed as a bakery but has excellent tacos and dinner options. It is literally around the corner on San Pablo. You must check out the bathroom! :-)
Berkeley Public Library
2090 Kittredge StDrinks & Nightlife
We enjoy the atmosphere; popcorn, billiards, darts and board games.
61 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Albatross Pub
1822 San Pablo AveWe enjoy the atmosphere; popcorn, billiards, darts and board games.
Parks & Nature
One of our favorite cheap dates is to grab some food to go and drive up to the parking lot behind GG Fields. There is a picnic table behind a brick wall on the beach side of the parking lot. Enjoy a semi private sunset picnic dinner with the Golden Gate Bridge directly in front of you.
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Golden Gate Fields
1100 Eastshore HwyOne of our favorite cheap dates is to grab some food to go and drive up to the parking lot behind GG Fields. There is a picnic table behind a brick wall on the beach side of the parking lot. Enjoy a semi private sunset picnic dinner with the Golden Gate Bridge directly in front of you.
Gorgeous local rose garden and directly across the street is the fabulous Cordonices Park, a great family friendly spot. There is an awesome concrete slide that kids and adults love so bring some cardboard to whip down the slide on.
140 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jardín de Rosas de Berkeley
1200 Euclid AveGorgeous local rose garden and directly across the street is the fabulous Cordonices Park, a great family friendly spot. There is an awesome concrete slide that kids and adults love so bring some cardboard to whip down the slide on.
Beautiful views, easy walking paths, children and disabled friendly, dogs must be on a leash, no drinking water but there are restrooms.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Inspiration Point
Wildcat Canyon RoadBeautiful views, easy walking paths, children and disabled friendly, dogs must be on a leash, no drinking water but there are restrooms.
If you're here in June the Azaleas are spectacular.
77 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jardín Botánico de la Universidad de California
200 Centennial DrIf you're here in June the Azaleas are spectacular.
Shopping
Lululemon, Madewell, The Gardener, Apple, Peet's Coffee, Bette's Diner, Sur la Table, Z Gallerie, Keter Salon, Aveda, Anthropologie, Kiehl's, Cafe M, Paper Plus, The Ark children's store, Five Monkeys, Books Inc. and many more. If you walk directly West on Delaware you will arrive at all the diverse shops.
184 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fourth Street
Fourth StreetLululemon, Madewell, The Gardener, Apple, Peet's Coffee, Bette's Diner, Sur la Table, Z Gallerie, Keter Salon, Aveda, Anthropologie, Kiehl's, Cafe M, Paper Plus, The Ark children's store, Five Monkeys, Books Inc. and many more. If you walk directly West on Delaware you will arrive at all the diverse shops.
Essentials
Mi Tierra Foods
2082 San Pablo AveSprouts Farmers Market
1075 Monroe StBerkeley Bowl West
920 Heinz Ave