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 Underwear With Flair |
1816 Fourth Street (near Hearst Street) Berkeley, CA 94710 United States +1 510 845 1616 http://www.visitalafolie.com/ |
As the name suggests, this high-end boutique is simply mad about French clothing. Located in Berkeley's hip Fourth Street shopping district, this trés chic shop sells everything from lingerie to loungewear, accessories to fragrances. The excellent, upscale selection features designers from the likes of Aubade, Princess Tam Tam, Ravage, and more. Expert assistance provided by the delightful Nafissa Tayebi. English and French spoken. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Keeping culture alive since 1969 |
2416 Telegraph Ave Berkeley, CA 94704 United States +1 510 841 6187 http://www.annapurnaberkeley.com |
Since 1969, this place has been the subversive heart of Telegraph Avenue, providing everything from pipes to toys for grown-ups, and pumping out the sounds of Iggy Pop, and Nirvana onto the sidewalk. Inside this darkly cavernous store, you will be lucky to see an inch of black wall or ceiling for all the paraphernalia, including a huge assortment of glass, metal and water pipes, hookahs, incense and tobacco, jewelry and gnomes. It also carries various adult toys and videos, and has an impressive array of imported ethnic arts and crafts, as well as greeting and postcards. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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San Francisco's metro |
800 Madison (between Eighth and Ninth streets) Berkeley, CA 94607 United States +1 510 992 2278 http://www.bart.gov/ |
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) connects San Francisco to the East Bay cities of Berkeley, Richmond, Concord, Fremont and Pittsburgh, as well as Colma and Daly City, south of San Francisco. There are ticket dispensers at every station and helpful maps on station and train walls. You must keep your ticket to enter and exit stations. Underground MUNI (San Francisco transit) lines can be accessed from BART stations. Bus service to SFO and Oakland International airports is available from Colma BART and Coliseum BART stations, respectively, by shuttle. Note: Cash only Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Going that extra mile |
801 Cedar Street Berkeley, CA 94710-1800 United States +1 510 527 1555 / +1 800 462 2848 (Toll Free) http://www.backroads.com/ |
Wherever it is you want to go—anywhere in the world, literally—you can trust yourself to the efficiency and guidance of this world-renowned travel company. You can choose to visit a specific city, or take a tour across the whole country. You can even participate in various activities scheduled for your pleasure, because Backroads goes that extra mile, and assures all customers a stress-free, memorable holiday. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 East Bay Gourmet |
1782 4th Street Berkeley, CA 94710 United States +1 510 525 1440 http://www.caferouge.net |
Cafe Rouge, located in the heart of Berkeley's hoppin' 4th Street shopping district, is an East Bay institution. Foodies flock from far and wide for treats as simple as a cheeseburger and as complex as a Mediterranean-style lamb shank entree. Menu items are rotated in and out of circulation every couple weeks, so expect to see new and exciting things every time you visit. Shellfish fans marvel at the massive oyster selection (officially celebrated at the weekly Oyster Wednesday party). Cafe Rouge is also well known for the quality of its meats, all of which come from the finest local and regional producers, and many of which are available for takeaway at the on-site Meat Market (where you'll also find all manner of cured meats, pates, terrines and sausages). See website for menus, wine lists and more. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Upscale shopping |
Fourth Street (between Cedar Street and Hearst Avenue) Berkeley, CA 94710 United States +1 510 559 7050 |
Once a rugged, industrial district, with train tracks running smack through it, Fourth Street between Hearst and Cedar has undergone a renaissance all its own. Stores have sprung up in the past few years that now generate more retail tax revenue for the city than the whole of downtown Berkeley. You will find boutique after boutique with clothing, accessories for the home and office, gourmet shops with cheese and wine and several quaint bistros. Explore from one end to the other and spend an afternoon strolling and shopping. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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1695 Willow Pass Road Berkeley, CA 94520 United States +1 925 852 0300 http://www.frys.com/concord.html |
Considered to be a man's paradise, Fry's is a one-stop-shopping electronics retailer that carries over 50,000 hi-tech products. Founded in 1985 in the Silicon Valley, Fry's Electronics has stores across the country and provides products that embody the latest technological trends and electronic advances. Each location sells, services, and supports computer hardware and software products, I.C.'s, components and accessories, audio, video, and telecommunications products and appliances. Fry's also offers personal electronics, convenience products and general merchandise items. The stores range in size from 50,000 to over 180,000 sq ft. Perfect for the hi-tech professional or novice, Fry's prides itself on employing a friendly and knowledgeable staff who can answer any question you have about their merchandise. You can literally lose yourself in this electronics haven for hours! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Berkeley's colorful corner |
Gilman Street (from Fourth Street to San Pablo Avenue; from Harrison to Camelia streets) Berkeley, CA 94710 United States |
Up in Northwest Berkeley, among the quaint residences and warehouses, you will find this little shopping sector centered on Gilman Street. Little restaurants and boutiques dot the area, including the locally famous Royal Robbins clothing outlet, the nationally famous North Face, the socially conscious, all-purpose Real Goods store and great gardening goods at Smith & Hawken. Walk around the corner to San Pablo Avenue to see what's happening at Ashkenaz, a music-and-dance space that has been bringing the sounds of the world to this little corner of Berkeley since the 1970s. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Trauma center |
1411 East 31st Street Berkeley, CA 94602 United States +1 510 437 4564 http://www.hghed.com/ |
Acute care, trauma center and emergency services are available at this hospital. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Popular vintage boutique |
2398 Telegraph Avenue Berkeley, CA 94704 United States +1 510 843 6711 |
Mars is repeatedly voted the best vintage clothing store in the East Bay by local newspapers, and it is one of the best sources for fun and unusual retro garb. It has two stories filled with hip basics, shoes, glamorous accessories and clothing from a variety of time periods ranging from the Renaissance to the awesome 80s. Stock up on zoot suits, bell-bottoms, worn Levi's, leather coats and poodle skirts. It also specializes in a lot of theme attire for the seasons. Find costumes around Halloween, luau-worthy Hawaiian shirts for summer and fabulous faux and vintage fur coats for winter. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Surf and turf |
1418 San Pablo Avenue Berkeley, CA 94702 United States +1 510 528 7873 |
Whether you are looking to catch some waves or catch some air over cement, Surf Berkeley stocks everthing for the surfer, skater, and skate-surfer set, and has been doing so since 1987. You will find equipment, accessories, clothes, helmets, pads, shoes, and knowledgeable service. From Alien Workshop sweatshirts to Razor scooters, from wax for your board to balls for your bearings, if it is a necessity, it is here. And when the season hits, you will find all you need for snowboarding. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Treasure trove! |
1310 Tenth Street Berkeley, CA 94710 United States +1 510 525 7991 http://trovehome.com/ |
Dining sets, candles, cushion covers, drapes and more - all that you ever desired for your home is available in the shiny Californian city of Berkeley. Exquisite and exotic products are displayed here for your perusal or disposal. You may find things a trifle expensive, but then Trove's reputation thrives on quality ware. So whip out those credit cards, and happy shopping! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Low-priced outdoor gear |
1407 San Pablo Avenue (between Page and Camelia streets) Berkeley, CA 94702 United States +1 510 525 1255 |
This outdoor sports outlet serves as one of the Bay Area's best resources for new and used gear. Serving as a factory outlet for more than 45 major sports gear manufactures, it brings the public goods at prices guaranteed to be lower than retail stores. Let the friendly staff direct you to the vast collection of instructional books and videos. It also buys and rents equipment that is in good condition. This is a great place to go for backpacking, climbing, cross-country skiing, camping, hiking and climbing. You will find everything from tents and stoves to sleds and antique snowshoes. Review © 2007, Wcities |