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 Charming Berkeley shopping strip |
At the corner of College Avenue at Ashby Street Berkeley, CA 94705 United States |
College Avenue stretches from deep within Berkeley to Oakland, and along this bustling boulevard numerous restaurants, boutiques, cafes, and much more are waiting for your enjoyment. Near the Rockridge end of the street you will find many inexpensive, eclectic restaurants serving an enormous variety of ethnic cuisines, as well as other small boutique shops selling anything from yoga mats to antique brass bedposts. near the University, College Avenue takes on a funkier spirit, and incense shops allure you with their intriguing scents. Shopping is a major attraction of this East Bay hot spot, yet there are not many chain stores. Rather, locals prefer to support local businesses instead of national chains. However certain stores, such as Urban Outfitters, Gap, and other, can still be found conviently nearby. Great for a Sunday walk where you can leisurely stroll down this beautiful avenue - stop and have a coffee at one of many cafes, or buy a unique present for a special someone! Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Alice Webber |
 A little village in Berkeley |
College Avenue (from Prince Street to Dwight Way) Berkeley, CA 94705 United States |
On the eastern edge of Berkeley, nestled at the foothills, you will find this small shopping and restaurant area centered near College Avenue and Ashby. Somewhat of a younger sibling to the Rockridge Shopping District a few blocks to the south, and seemingly a village to the castle of the Claremont Hotel that looms above, Elmwood features everything you need for a relaxing day of strolling and shopping. Begin your day over coffee and pastries at the famous Espresso Roma with a thriving student and artist clientele. Find several quaint shops and romantic restaurants abound, like Voulez-Vous, which features the best in French cuisine and live entertainment. 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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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 |
 Glories of gourmet |
Around Shattuck Avenue (from Rose to Delaware streets) Berkeley, CA 94704 United States |
North of downtown Berkeley, this area features some of the best in fine cuisine and gourmet shopping in the city. Locals looking for food that is a cut above head here for the best in ethnic and local dining. The keystone is definitely Chez Panisse, known throughout the world as the place to eat in the Bay Area. You will also find some of the best tapas can be found at Cesar, sushi at Toyo and authentic Thai at Cha Am. There are also several vegetarian options, like the Japanese Cha-Ya, and great breakfasts and lunches at Smokey Joe's Cafe, to name just a few. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The world on the corner |
5655 College Avenue Berkeley, CA 94618 United States +1 510 652 4680 / +1 888 952 4005 http://www.rockridgemarkethall... |
Just across the street from the Rockridge BART station, you'll find this great little shopping center that feels like a bit of Manhattan's Upper West Side all rolled into a corner. You will find the best in gourmet delights, flowers, coffees and tea, and everything you need for a romantic meal at home. Market Hall offers restaurants, cafes, bakeries and florists as well as fishmongers and some of the finest produce available in the Bay Area. However, credit card acceptance varies by store. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Diane Tani |
 European-style market |
5655 College Avenue (between Ocean View Drive and Lawton Avenue) Berkeley, CA 94618 United States +1 510 655 7748 http://www.rockridgemarkethall... |
The Bay Area's only European-style market resides in North Oakland near the Rockridge Bart Station. Charming architecture holds a marketplace that features a variety of upscale shops for you to enjoy. You will find a row of shops selling fresh, high quality flowers, produce, seafood, meats, coffee, tea, baked goods, homemade pasta, imported and domestic cheese, olive oils and more. There is even first class catering and for fine dining, an Italian restaurant. If you like gourmet foods, you will adore this place. Credit card acceptance varies by store. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Shopping, dining, people-watching |
College Avenue (from Woolsey Street to Broadway) Berkeley, CA 94618 United States |
With its own BART station, Rockridge's main artery is College Avenue. Half in Oakland and half in Berkeley, Rockridge nevertheless feels like its own little town. Locals, as well as those in-the-know throughout the Bay Area, know this is the perfect place to wile away a sunny weekend afternoon shopping for antiques, gourmet groceries, and the best in locally made clothing and crafts, or to just enjoy a leisurely brunch at one of the many fine restaurants. Whether you are visiting for a short while or are new to the area, a day in Rockridge is not to be missed. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Support small business |
Shattuck Avenue (from Center to Kittredge streets) Berkeley, CA 94704 United States |
Although not nearly as large as the Telegraph Avenue street vendor scene, the vendors here in downtown nevertheless offer a large selection of handmade and retail items and one-of-a-kind gifts. On weekends, most tables are set up with the largest selections, but even during the week there's bound to be a handful of vendors peddling their wares. On any given day you will find a wide variety of incense, oils, beads, jewelry, pipes, more incense, books, hats and bags, and oh yes, the incense. Looking for something unique? Check them out. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The Albany strip |
Solano Avenue in Albany and Berkeley (from San Pablo Avenue to The Alameda) Berkeley, California 94706 / 94707 United States 510.527.5358 http://www.SolanoStroll.org/ |
Partly in the city of Berkeley and partly in Albany, this is a wonderful place to spend a day or even a few days shopping, eating and strolling. A quaint, upscale neighborhood, Solano caters to locals, and both the stroller and yuppie sets. Find everything from the familiar and commercial, like Starbucks, to the more local, like the famous Zachary's Chicago Pizza and the Oriental Rug Gallery. With the food, an abundance of handmade furniture and antiques and lots of small clothing stores featuring locally made items, this area is a shopper's and eater's delight. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Cottage industry |
Telegraph Avenue (from Bancroft Avenue to Dwight Way) Berkeley, CA 94704 United States |
Since the 1960s, the street vendors of Telegraph Avenue have been fixtures here. It began as a few students and artists trying to earn a buck selling their handmade wares and has turned into a thriving and colorful open-air market. You can purchase jewelry, crockery, clothing, books, incense, pipes, bags, etc. Follow the Deadhead music to the Russell's amazing display of pottery. He can tell you stories about the late 60s, when he slept in the trees and chained his goods to the street-poles to keep the police from confiscating them. Note: Credit card acceptance varies by vendor. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Justin Cram |
 Photo: The Redwood Sherpa |