Guidebook for Elmwood/ Berkeley
Arts & Culture
Take a journey through Berkeley history as you cross Sproul Plaza. Relax in the shade along Strawberry Creek. Get a big picture view of the Bay Area from the Campanile. Feel the world-changing energy of over 35,000 students from around the world.
427 locals recommend
University of California, Berkeley
Oxford StreetTake a journey through Berkeley history as you cross Sproul Plaza. Relax in the shade along Strawberry Creek. Get a big picture view of the Bay Area from the Campanile. Feel the world-changing energy of over 35,000 students from around the world.
Rialto Cinemas Elmwood
2966 College AveParks & Nature
Tilden Park Merry Go Round
Lake Anza RoadBring some celery or carrot tops to feed goats and other animals.
38 locals recommend
Tilden Little Farm
1500 Canon DrBring some celery or carrot tops to feed goats and other animals.
Lake Temescal
If you’re up for a drive to Marin County and hike in nature, be sure to make advanced reservations and check out Muir Woods
660 locals recommend
Muir Woods National Monument
If you’re up for a drive to Marin County and hike in nature, be sure to make advanced reservations and check out Muir Woods
Getting Around
Adeline St & Ashby BART Station
This is our favorite BART station, it’s a 20 minute walk down College Ave where you’ll get to pass by shops and restaurants on the way.
127 locals recommend
Rockridge Station
5660 College AveThis is our favorite BART station, it’s a 20 minute walk down College Ave where you’ll get to pass by shops and restaurants on the way.
Food scene
Baker & Commons
2900 College AveGood strong coffee & baked goods for breakfast.
Pizza, beer & wine in the afternoon!
25 locals recommend
Nabolom Bakery - Pizzeria
2708 Russell StGood strong coffee & baked goods for breakfast.
Pizza, beer & wine in the afternoon!
Humphry Slocombe Berkeley
2948 College AveDonato & Co.
2635 Ashby AvenueRamen Shop
5812 College AveThis restaurant is a 15 minute walk away. Reservations are hard to get, but if you’re lucky enough to score one…. We highly recommend the pork chops and cocktails.
123 locals recommend
Wood Tavern
6317 College AveThis restaurant is a 15 minute walk away. Reservations are hard to get, but if you’re lucky enough to score one…. We highly recommend the pork chops and cocktails.
State Flour Pizza Company
Palm Açai Café
Cafenated Coffee Company
Best Bagels outside of New York (per NYT’s food section). It’s a 15 minute walk down College Ave - they’ll make it worth your while!
22 locals recommend
BOICHIK BAGELS
3170 College AveBest Bagels outside of New York (per NYT’s food section). It’s a 15 minute walk down College Ave - they’ll make it worth your while!
This is a 25 minute walk (or quick ride up) - the views at this hotel- restaurant are spectacular!
7 locals recommend
Limewood Bar and Restaurant
41 Tunnel RdThis is a 25 minute walk (or quick ride up) - the views at this hotel- restaurant are spectacular!
KAOKAO Grill
A short walk away on College and Russell for a quick and tasty fresh pasta fix. They’ve got great gelato as well.
The Italian Homemade Company
A short walk away on College and Russell for a quick and tasty fresh pasta fix. They’ve got great gelato as well.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
CVS
2655 Telegraph Ave