Berkeley

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Berkeley as viewed from Claremont

Tips for: backpackers • business travelers • luxury/exotic travel • hitchhikers • families • seniors • LBG travelers • pet owners

Navigation

1 Hotels and lodging
2 Attractions
3 Shopping
4 Maps and transportation
- 4.1 Getting to Berkeley
- 4.2 Exploring Berkeley
5 Practical information and resources
6 Restaurants
7 Nightlife
8 Photo gallery
9 Everything else
10 External resources

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The University of California, Berkeley- A beautiful and historic campus with a unique population.

Grizzly Peak- Breathtaking views of the East Bay and San Francisco.

The Campanile- Take an elevator ride up to see the entire UC Berkeley campus.

Greek Theater- Many of the greats have played here. It is best to see a show here, but check it out anyways.

Telegraph Avenue- Great street jewelry, art, and local culture.

Asian Ghetto- All types of Asian food at affordable prices. On Durant Ave.

Gourmet Ghetto- A little more pricey, but nice restaurants. Known for Chez Panisse and the counterculture food movement. On Shattuck near Rose & Hearst.

Fourth Street- An upscale shopping district in Berkeley. Here you can find various cafe's, Aveda, MAC makeup and the Discovery Store to name a few.

Strawberry Canyon- Great recreation place for runners, bikers and hikers.

Lawrence Hall of Science- Great place to take kids (and adults) to learn about science. Synonymous with Grizzly Peak.

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[edit] Maps and transportation

[edit] Getting to Berkeley

Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART): The Richmond Train. If you get off at Downtown Berkeley, you will exit on Shattuck Ave. Telegraph can be reached via the 51 bus.

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[edit] Restaurants

[edit] Mexican

Cancun Taqueria - Great mexican food complete with cactus and mango salsa.

[edit] Thai

Hua Hin Thai Restaurant & Grill - 2190 Bancroft Way - The best Thai iced tea. A nice sit-down place (bring family or a date) with good service. Don't forget to rub the golden elephant for good luck on your way out!