Guidebook for Berkeley
Entertainment & Activities
Perfect for an easy walk right on the bay. If you're a dog and/or kite lover this is the place for you. Great views of the bay and city. Fun for kids!
75 locals recommend
Cesar Chavez Park
11 Spinnaker WayPerfect for an easy walk right on the bay. If you're a dog and/or kite lover this is the place for you. Great views of the bay and city. Fun for kids!
Everything Else
A two block walk from the apartment Acme offers the best fresh bread around. Delicious, just baked croissants, baguettes and rolls. Right next door to a coffee shop as well.
107 locals recommend
Acme Bread
1601 San Pablo AveA two block walk from the apartment Acme offers the best fresh bread around. Delicious, just baked croissants, baguettes and rolls. Right next door to a coffee shop as well.
North Berkeley Station
1750 Sacramento StLocation of closest BART station to the apartment
Food Scene
Newly opened coffee shop with great coffee (and friendly service) on a cute block with many shops. They are also one of the few coffee places that live roasts their own beans in the shop.
23 locals recommend
Artís Coffee
1717 Fourth StNewly opened coffee shop with great coffee (and friendly service) on a cute block with many shops. They are also one of the few coffee places that live roasts their own beans in the shop.
Iyasare
1830 Fourth StDelicious Japanese inspired cuisine with a delightful patio
High end Mexican restaurant. Outdoor patio for seating. Walking distance to apartment
60 locals recommend
Tacubaya
1782 Fourth StHigh end Mexican restaurant. Outdoor patio for seating. Walking distance to apartment
Fresh brewed coffee. All baristas are extremely knowledgeable about coffee and it is a great experience.
913 locals recommend
Philz Coffee
3101 24th StFresh brewed coffee. All baristas are extremely knowledgeable about coffee and it is a great experience.
A drive from the apartment, but one of my favorite restaurants in the Bay Area. If you have come to try the Bay's cuisine, this is a must. Lines can get long, so go early. It is well worth the wait!
112 locals recommend
Ramen Shop
5812 College AveA drive from the apartment, but one of my favorite restaurants in the Bay Area. If you have come to try the Bay's cuisine, this is a must. Lines can get long, so go early. It is well worth the wait!
Drinks & Nightlife
Cozy pub a few blocks from the duplex. Games, darts, pool, popcorn, pinball and a fireplace await. Trivia night on Sundays.
61 locals recommend
Albatross Pub
1822 San Pablo AveCozy pub a few blocks from the duplex. Games, darts, pool, popcorn, pinball and a fireplace await. Trivia night on Sundays.
Unique sour brews a short distance from the house. Large warehouse with small menu and great drinks. Limited hours. Please check before visiting.
28 locals recommend
The Rare Barrel
940 Parker StUnique sour brews a short distance from the house. Large warehouse with small menu and great drinks. Limited hours. Please check before visiting.
Fun bar with photo booth in the back.
On Sundays, they offer "meat shakes" which are possibly the best Bloody Mary you've ever had. Comes with fresh grilled steak and a plethora of accoutrements
32 locals recommend
Acme Bar & Company
2115 San Pablo AveFun bar with photo booth in the back.
On Sundays, they offer "meat shakes" which are possibly the best Bloody Mary you've ever had. Comes with fresh grilled steak and a plethora of accoutrements
Essentials
Great local latin food market. Has great pre-marinated meats which can be grilled on the BBQ at the apartment
40 locals recommend
Mi Tierra Foods
2082 San Pablo AveGreat local latin food market. Has great pre-marinated meats which can be grilled on the BBQ at the apartment
Arts & Culture
Nearby race track, perfect for the horse lover, or gambler. Fun for an afternoon activity on a sunny day.
Sundays are Dollar Days at the park - $1 entry, hotdogs & beer
34 locals recommend
Golden Gate Fields
1100 Eastshore HwyNearby race track, perfect for the horse lover, or gambler. Fun for an afternoon activity on a sunny day.
Sundays are Dollar Days at the park - $1 entry, hotdogs & beer
If you are visiting with kids, this is a great place to spend the evening. Many bowling lanes and a short drive from the apartment
25 locals recommend
Albany Bowl
540 San Pablo AveIf you are visiting with kids, this is a great place to spend the evening. Many bowling lanes and a short drive from the apartment
If you are here during the spring/summer concert season, this venue is a must! Classic stone greek amphitheatre located on the UC campus. Amazing views of the bay from the lawn. Always a great line up
75 locals recommend
The Greek Theatre
2001 Gayley RdIf you are here during the spring/summer concert season, this venue is a must! Classic stone greek amphitheatre located on the UC campus. Amazing views of the bay from the lawn. Always a great line up