Neighborhoods
Berkeley's districts each have their own character. Start here to decide where to spend your time.
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Central Berkeley
Downtown
Berkeley's lively downtown hub of shops, restaurants, and culture centered on Shattuck Avenue.
Northside
Historic residential neighborhood with Victorian homes, tree-lined streets, and local shops.
Southside & Telegraph
Lively student neighborhood on Telegraph Avenue with eclectic food, shops, and street vendors.
UC Berkeley Campus
Academic heart of Berkeley with iconic Campanile, gardens, museums, and historic architecture.
North Berkeley
Berkeley Hills
Peaceful residential neighborhood with panoramic views, hiking trails, and interconnected pathways.
North Berkeley & Gourmet Ghetto
Legendary neighborhood of world-class restaurants, artisanal food shops, and cafes.
Solano Avenue & Thousand Oaks
Charming tree-lined shopping boulevard of local shops, restaurants, and bookstores.
Tilden & the East Bay Hills
Sprawling regional park with hiking trails, botanical gardens, and panoramic Bay Area views.
South & East Berkeley
Claremont
Upscale hillside neighborhood with grand homes, open space, and the historic Claremont Hotel.
Elmwood
Berkeley's oldest commercial district with historic architecture, shops, and restaurants on College Avenue.
South Berkeley & Lorin
Historic South Berkeley neighborhood with arts district, antique shops, and diverse dining.
West Berkeley & the Bay
San Pablo Avenue
Berkeley's main north-south commercial corridor with diverse services and evolving mixed-use development.
Waterfront & Marina
Bay waterfront with parks, trails, water sports, and views of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge.
West Berkeley & Fourth Street
Vibrant shopping and dining district with independent retailers, restaurants, and local makers.
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