Guidebook for Berkeley
Sightseeing
Made famous for being a hub of the 1960's counterculture, today Telegraph Avenue is the it spot for students from UC Berkeley. Restaurants, shops, street merchants, and community.
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Telegraph Avenue
Telegraph AvenueMade famous for being a hub of the 1960's counterculture, today Telegraph Avenue is the it spot for students from UC Berkeley. Restaurants, shops, street merchants, and community.
Essentials
The cheapest grocery store in the area, grocery outlet has a constantly rotating inventory of overstock items.
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Grocery Outlet
2001 W Whittier BlvdThe cheapest grocery store in the area, grocery outlet has a constantly rotating inventory of overstock items.
Conveniently located dollar store, the fun bonus of stopping in here is that it use to be an old theatre. At ground level it's pretty typical, but when you're at the cashes, LOOK UP to see a stunning domed ceiling painted and gold gilded.
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99 Cents Only Stores
1701 A Willow Pass RdConveniently located dollar store, the fun bonus of stopping in here is that it use to be an old theatre. At ground level it's pretty typical, but when you're at the cashes, LOOK UP to see a stunning domed ceiling painted and gold gilded.
Food Scene
Totally iconic 50's style American dinner. Expect a wait, but well worth it for the excellent customer service and big menu. I recommend the pancake souffle!
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Bette's Oceanview Diner
1807A Fourth StTotally iconic 50's style American dinner. Expect a wait, but well worth it for the excellent customer service and big menu. I recommend the pancake souffle!
You will smell this bakery long before you see it! Any time of day there is a line up out the door. It's all about the bread here.
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Acme Bread
1601 San Pablo AveYou will smell this bakery long before you see it! Any time of day there is a line up out the door. It's all about the bread here.
Rainbow Donuts
2025 San Pablo Ave$1 handmade donuts - need I say more?
Local grocery store that sells a huge selection of pre-made and super delicious food. Organic and ultra-healthy options, locals love Berkeley Bowl West and the original Berkeley Bowl downtown. Always super busy!
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Berkeley Bowl West
920 Heinz AveLocal grocery store that sells a huge selection of pre-made and super delicious food. Organic and ultra-healthy options, locals love Berkeley Bowl West and the original Berkeley Bowl downtown. Always super busy!
Our closest coffee shop, a great local company that does small batch coffee and tea.
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Highwire Coffee Roasters
2049 San Pablo AveOur closest coffee shop, a great local company that does small batch coffee and tea.
Entertainment & Activities
Every Thursday night is tabletop games night at Henry's Restaurant. Games of Berkeley supplies the games and you can play with anyone interested. Great way to meet locals, especially as many games have been created right here in Berkeley.
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Henry's Bar & Restaurant
2600 Durant AveEvery Thursday night is tabletop games night at Henry's Restaurant. Games of Berkeley supplies the games and you can play with anyone interested. Great way to meet locals, especially as many games have been created right here in Berkeley.
For all the newest releases and a surprising selection of foreign and independent films.
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Landmark's Shattuck Cinemas
2230 Shattuck AveFor all the newest releases and a surprising selection of foreign and independent films.
Drinks & Nightlife
If you love boardgames in your bar, then this is the place to go. Known for it's huge selection of games you can borrow and use. Also, darts, trivia, live music, popcorn and a great selection of drinks.
Fun fact: the oldest pub in Berkeley!
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Albatross Pub
1822 San Pablo AveIf you love boardgames in your bar, then this is the place to go. Known for it's huge selection of games you can borrow and use. Also, darts, trivia, live music, popcorn and a great selection of drinks.
Fun fact: the oldest pub in Berkeley!
Parks & Nature
Picnic spots, hiking trails, and beautiful scenery. Up in the hills behind Berkeley, Tilden can be accessed by a winding local bus route. Don't miss seeing the botanical gardens while you're there!
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Tilden Regionális Park
2501 Grizzly Peak BlvdPicnic spots, hiking trails, and beautiful scenery. Up in the hills behind Berkeley, Tilden can be accessed by a winding local bus route. Don't miss seeing the botanical gardens while you're there!
Arts & Culture
Brand new museum that opened this year, the BAMFA is located downtown on the edge of campus. General admission is $12, and the hours are 11am-9pm. Note: The museum is only open Wednesday to Sunday.
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Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive
2155 Center StBrand new museum that opened this year, the BAMFA is located downtown on the edge of campus. General admission is $12, and the hours are 11am-9pm. Note: The museum is only open Wednesday to Sunday.