California's Charming College Neighborhood Is Highly Walkable With An Energetic Feel And Vibrant Shops
Southside Berkeley. Southside has received a Walk Score of 96 and an "A+" neighborhood rating on Niche, and it's a cozy area just south of the main campus, a few compact blocks where getting to class on foot is never a second thought.
This California University Town is More Than An Academic Destination. It’s A Culinary Destination (Berkeley Food Guide)
Looking for the best places to eat and drink in Berkeley to plan your ultimate itinerary? As a travelling foodie, I was on a mission to explore Berkeley’s culinary scene, from restaurants and bars to specialty food & drinks and unique experiences.
Noodle wars: Berkeley’s place as the noodle capital battleground
Lately, a quieter war has broken out in Berkeley, one measured in broth depth, noodle chew and the length of a lunchtime line. Berkeley is in the middle of a full-blown noodle renaissance, and four contenders are staking their claim to the city’s carb-loaded crown.
Sibling-Owned Gara Permanently Parks in Berkeley with Vietnamese Focus
A new sibling-run Vietnamese coffee shop in Berkeley called Gara (styled GA•RA by the company) is turning out drinks and foods inspired by the founders’ heritage, along with retail bags of coffee grown on the family’s farm in Vietnam.
Telegraph Avenue Berkeley: Your Guide To Eat, Shop & Wander Like A Local
If you’ve ever wandered down Telegraph Avenue in Berkeley, you know it’s not just a street—it’s a whole vibe. Just a quick hop from San Francisco on BART, Telegraph Avenue Berkeley feels like stepping into a completely different world—slightly chaotic (in a good way), colorful, and unapologetically unique.
Bay Area’s largest boba festival celebration to take place steps from UC Berkeley campus
On April 26, the fifth annual Telegraph Boba Day Celebration will take place across three blocks just south of UC Berkeley’s campus. The event will take place from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. across 17 different brick-and-mortar boba shops in that three-block radius — with live music, special deals and giveaways.
The new normal: a green, upcycled and circular economy?
When Mel Willis started Indigo Vintage in 2018, she discovered a broad community of secondhand and vintage clothing vendors excited to band together for the environment. After the first shop opened in Berkeley, two more locations in San Francisco and Santa Cruz soon followed.
10 reasons you need to explore quirky Berkeley
Berkeley has always been the Bay Area’s eccentric uncle, refusing to conform or be defined in conventional terms. Because of this, it’s a must-visit, embracing its quirkiness and offering random – often joyful – discoveries around every corner.
Telegraph District, Berkeley Microguide
Take a virtual jaunt throughout the Telegraph District of Berkeley! This tour takes you throughout the district exploring historical landmarks, the best bites in town, and our unique boutiques. Find out what we're all about before you visit to prioritize your stay.
The Legend of Moe's Books
It remains a landmark in Berkeley, one of America’s very best bookstores and worth an epic detour to visit.
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Berkeley on a Budget
The quirky Bay Area city has changed a lot over the years, but its particular brand of nonconformity is still on view for travelers — including those without a lot to spend.
UC Berkeley admits most ethnically diverse freshman class since late 1980s
UC Berkeley announced its most ethnically diverse class of admitted freshmen in more than 30 years Thursday, following through on a long-stated priority of Chancellor Carol Christ and other campus leaders.
New Berkeley restaurant Alley Kitchens channels Japanese food alley culture
Opinion: The future of Telegraph Avenue is a shared street
We should turn Telegraph from Bancroft Avenue to Dwight Way into one beautiful, level plaza of pavers, where the streetscape puts people first.
Tie dye everywhere at Telegraph Avenue’s celebration of the Summer of Love
It’s 50 years after the Summer of Love but Telegraph Avenue got into the mood of those time at a festival Saturday.
New app lets you walk back in time on Berkeley’s Telegraph Avenue
A new app brings the storied past of Telegraph Avenue to life with eyewitness accounts and photos of events going back 70 years.
A ‘Moorish-Tudor fever dream’ is unveiled on Telegraph Avenue
This Berkeley bottle shop has stopped selling booze to transition to a neighborhood grocery store
The owner is troubled by the rise of alcohol sales during the pandemic, and hopes to offer healthy, local foods instead.
How Quirky is Berkeley? Bulwinkle on Telegraph Avenue
Remembering Alice Schenker, whose Print Mint on Telegraph Avenue sparked the 1960s poster revolution
Alice and her husband Don opened the store inside Moe’s Books in 1965, and within a few years were also publishing underground comix.
When Roy Lam worked in Japan two years ago, he loved frequenting yokocho, narrow alleys lined with tiny restaurants and pubs. Those days inspired him to bring a taste of yokocho to the Bay Area.
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