Berkeley Things to Do

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 de... more

Elmwood locals have been coming here since 1976. Sit at one of a handful of tables with coffee and the famous Danish pastry, a cinnamon twist or croissant or one of the best chocolate-dipped macaroons you will ever have. You ca... more

For the theatre enthusiasts, Berkeley Repertory Company (BRC) offers the best of plays: Classical, contemporary and new. Past productions include The Notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci and The Yellowman and Ghosts. Founded in 1968,... more

Offering a touch more than the typical coffee house, this is the perfect place to dine alone with a good book for company. If you need something more than a mocha and a pastry, there are breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus on of... more

Dine at the mystical ambience of O Chame. True to it's name, this restaurant is indeed, very lively and charming. The Japanese cuisine is worth relishing. Seating arena can accommodate 50 guests. Parking is not a hassle either.... more

In an area known for wineries and wine bars, Solano Cellars is a Mecca for Bay Area oenophiles who sit at the imposing wood bar and sample a dazzling array of wines from around the world. A staff of refreshingly unpretentious w... more

The First Congregational Church of Berkeley was built on December 1, 1874. Every Sunday morning, people attend the Lectionary Bible Study with Charlotte Russell in the Durant House at 8.30a. At 10a, Worship in the Sanctuary lec... more

Part of the Claremont Resort, this excellent in-house spa is a cozy hideaway for those recuperating from the bustle of city life. Guests and visitors can slide in here, to be treated by experts, while all they do is unwind and... more

Located in the busy Shattuck Avenue, this small café is frequented by university students and weary shoppers of the vicinity. The coffee served here is 100 percent organic and hot. You can savor the doughnuts, burgers, sandwich... more

La Peña Cultural Center and the adjacent Café Valparaíso offer a taste of a faraway home for some and a window into different cultures and heritages for others. The concept of La Peña comes from Latin America, where in the 196... more