Private list of best places in Berkeley, California
- AjantaNorth BerkeleyVery good regional Indian food in a casual, attractive atmosphere. The chef features new regional dishes monthly, and talks about them in the restaurant's newsletter (on the...
- Berkeley Rose GardenNorth Berkeley HillsA 3 1/2-acre amphitheatre of three thousand rose varieties, with a spectacular view west across the San Francisco Bay. Roses are pruned back in January and at their peak of bloom...
- Cesar Chavez Parkon the BayA roughly square site jutting into Bay with about 1/4 mile of trail on each side. An easy stroll or walk circling the site provides enchanting and sometimes breathtaking views of...
- Inspiration PointNorth Berkeley HillsEast side of Tilden Park. From the parking lot take the trail heading north for a marvelous walk and terrific views of the Bay....
- Sue Johnson Lamps & ShadesNorth BerkeleyCustom-designed and ready-to-purchase lamps with unexpected bases and stylish mica, metal and cut-paper shades. Hard-to-find small table lamps. Really unusual and beautiful lamps...
- The Walk ShopNorth BerkeleyThe best shoe store in the Bay Area. Very well-trained staff one might find elsewhere, but The Walk Shop's selection of comfortable, stylish shoes is unrivaled. Women will not...