Guidebook for Berkeley
Parks & Nature
Tilden Regional Park
2501 Grizzly Peak BlvdTilden Nature Area
600 Canon DriveBerkeley Rose Garden
1200 Euclid AveEasy walking distance, and gives a big-picture view of the entire region and an intro to "getting" the Berkeley Hills. Walk up the Visalia Berkeley Pathway and return via Vincente Walk; especially popular for sunsets, but great any time of day.
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Indian Rock Park
950 Indian Rock AveEasy walking distance, and gives a big-picture view of the entire region and an intro to "getting" the Berkeley Hills. Walk up the Visalia Berkeley Pathway and return via Vincente Walk; especially popular for sunsets, but great any time of day.
Food Scene
Great food, live music, fresh seafood, vegetables, meats, breads, you name it, Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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Kensington Farmers' Market
379-389 Colusa AveGreat food, live music, fresh seafood, vegetables, meats, breads, you name it, Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Easy walking distance is less than a mile. Their baked goods and pastries are legend. Large open space for seating for breakfast and brunch and quiet enough for conversation.
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FatApple's El Cerrito Restaurant and Bakery
7525 Fairmount AveEasy walking distance is less than a mile. Their baked goods and pastries are legend. Large open space for seating for breakfast and brunch and quiet enough for conversation.
Getting Around
Bus 79 to Downtown Berkeley and to El Cerrito Plaza BART Station
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El Cerrito Plaza station
6699 Fairmount AveBus 79 to Downtown Berkeley and to El Cerrito Plaza BART Station
Essentials
Colusa Market
406 Colusa AveNearby well-stocked supermarket for all your basic essentials
Iconic Berkeley grocery store. Organic and health-conscious products. Good value and fantastic selection. Large bulk section, prepared food, staples, international.
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Berkeley Bowl
2020 Oregon StIconic Berkeley grocery store. Organic and health-conscious products. Good value and fantastic selection. Large bulk section, prepared food, staples, international.
Drinks & Nightlife
Within ten minutes walking distance. Varied menu for dinner, lunch and breakfast.
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Kensington Circus Pub
389 Colusa AveWithin ten minutes walking distance. Varied menu for dinner, lunch and breakfast.