Food Scene
Acme Bread
1601 San Pablo AveCatahoula roasts their own beans,they
make their own almond milk...and they're a local business.
Catahoula Kaffeegarten
2080 Fourth StCatahoula roasts their own beans,they
make their own almond milk...and they're a local business.
Local food, Mexican bakery, taco Tuesdays, coffees, beer, sangria.
20 locals recommend
Casa Latina Bakery
1805 San Pablo AveLocal food, Mexican bakery, taco Tuesdays, coffees, beer, sangria.
the brothers that run this casual Berkeley place are great ambassadors and understand the neighborhood. There is a back patio, a great place to meet up.
35 locals recommend
Cafe Leila
1724 San Pablo Avethe brothers that run this casual Berkeley place are great ambassadors and understand the neighborhood. There is a back patio, a great place to meet up.
Getting Around
Amtrak is amazing for an excursion, but not known for being on time...
21 locals recommend
Berkeley station
700 University AveAmtrak is amazing for an excursion, but not known for being on time...
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
3001 Shattuck Avecurrently closed on Sundays
about a half-mile walk, or take the AC transit bus from Cedar Street and San Pablo (2 blocks from here)
22 locals recommend
North Berkeley BART Station
about a half-mile walk, or take the AC transit bus from Cedar Street and San Pablo (2 blocks from here)
Everything Else
Berkeley Public Library West Branch
1125 University AveArts & Culture
Brasarte is a local Brazilian cultural center, 6 blocks from the house. They teach Capoeira and Drumming,have some hearty dance classes, and periodic performances/events.
BrasArte
1901 San Pablo AveBrasarte is a local Brazilian cultural center, 6 blocks from the house. They teach Capoeira and Drumming,have some hearty dance classes, and periodic performances/events.
This place is hard to categorize but if you are interested in architecture, women of note, history, or a break from University-related activities near the campus, this Julia-Morgan designed residence hall is a treasure of quiet delights.
Berkeley City Club
2315 Durant AveThis place is hard to categorize but if you are interested in architecture, women of note, history, or a break from University-related activities near the campus, this Julia-Morgan designed residence hall is a treasure of quiet delights.
This recently renovated museum is part of the University of California footprint, and is a block from the downtown Berkeley Bart Station.
In addition to international and regional art, they have an amazing cinema program, the Pacific Film Archive, with schedules online at BAMPFA...
171 locals recommend
Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive
2155 Center StThis recently renovated museum is part of the University of California footprint, and is a block from the downtown Berkeley Bart Station.
In addition to international and regional art, they have an amazing cinema program, the Pacific Film Archive, with schedules online at BAMPFA...
Essentials
Mi Tierra Foods
2082 San Pablo Avethey also have traditional Mexican food and juices to go
Drinks & Nightlife
La Marcha is our local Spainish-styled tapas bar and restaurant, with not one but two happy hours! If you are Not a wine connoisseur you may be as happy with their Sangria as we are, & it comes with a complimentary small tapa from 4-6 and 10-12 p.m... live flamenco guitar late on Sunday nights.
36 locals recommend
La Marcha Tapas Bar
2026 San Pablo AveLa Marcha is our local Spainish-styled tapas bar and restaurant, with not one but two happy hours! If you are Not a wine connoisseur you may be as happy with their Sangria as we are, & it comes with a complimentary small tapa from 4-6 and 10-12 p.m... live flamenco guitar late on Sunday nights.
This place has been a casual unpretentious neighborhood bar since the late 1950s. It has a variety of seating, reasonably priced drinks, and if you ask, offers board-games,darts and complimentary popcorn!
61 locals recommend
Albatross Pub
1822 San Pablo AveThis place has been a casual unpretentious neighborhood bar since the late 1950s. It has a variety of seating, reasonably priced drinks, and if you ask, offers board-games,darts and complimentary popcorn!
Parks & Nature
The Berkeley Marina has plenty of parking and walking options, including an off-leash dog area for reasonably behaved canines~
If you are a long walker and have the time, this area is also accessible via the bike and pedestrian bridge overpass, from Aquatic Park and 4th street shopping districts.
There are of course also boats, a boat yard, wildlife conservation areas, a nature center, a kite fliers' hill, adventure playground, and an outdoor classroom offering sailing and windsurfing lessons seasonally.
Sea Breeze market is open for standard snacks and some local favorites, Skates restaurant and bar has a superb sunset view for drinks and other dinner ideas.
157 locals recommend
Berkeley Marina
The Berkeley Marina has plenty of parking and walking options, including an off-leash dog area for reasonably behaved canines~
If you are a long walker and have the time, this area is also accessible via the bike and pedestrian bridge overpass, from Aquatic Park and 4th street shopping districts.
There are of course also boats, a boat yard, wildlife conservation areas, a nature center, a kite fliers' hill, adventure playground, and an outdoor classroom offering sailing and windsurfing lessons seasonally.
Sea Breeze market is open for standard snacks and some local favorites, Skates restaurant and bar has a superb sunset view for drinks and other dinner ideas.