Guidebook for Berkeley

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Guidebook for Berkeley

Food Scene

Excellent Coffee and lunches; cool bohemian scene; occasional readings and performances. Lots of local color
38 locals recommend
Nomad Cafe
6500 Shattuck Ave
38 locals recommend
Excellent Coffee and lunches; cool bohemian scene; occasional readings and performances. Lots of local color

Drinks & Nightlife

Excellent microbrews on tap; outdoor dining at its best; excellent variety of live bands and jazz combos
113 locals recommend
Jupiter
2181 Shattuck Ave
113 locals recommend
Excellent microbrews on tap; outdoor dining at its best; excellent variety of live bands and jazz combos

Parks & Nature

of its majestic range of roses and equally majestic views of the Golden Gate. Don't forget to cross the street and visit Codornices (creek) Park, with two branches of the creek flowing through it....and numerous trails
140 locals recommend
Berkeley Rose Garden
1200 Euclid Ave
140 locals recommend
of its majestic range of roses and equally majestic views of the Golden Gate. Don't forget to cross the street and visit Codornices (creek) Park, with two branches of the creek flowing through it....and numerous trails
of its 50+ miles of trails through diverse habitats; Lake Anza (swimming in summer!), Wildcat Creek and trail; TIlden Botanical Garden, which is a miniature edition of the plants and vegetation communities of CA
495 locals recommend
Tilden Regional Park
2501 Grizzly Peak Blvd
495 locals recommend
of its 50+ miles of trails through diverse habitats; Lake Anza (swimming in summer!), Wildcat Creek and trail; TIlden Botanical Garden, which is a miniature edition of the plants and vegetation communities of CA
It's the closest regional park nearby (5 minute drive) and it sports aerobic trails (steep) but worth it for the amazing views of the Bay, Berkeley, and SF -- some of the best in the region. It also has a small redwood grove.
35 locals recommend
Claremont Canyon Regional Preserve
35 locals recommend
It's the closest regional park nearby (5 minute drive) and it sports aerobic trails (steep) but worth it for the amazing views of the Bay, Berkeley, and SF -- some of the best in the region. It also has a small redwood grove.