Welcome to downtown Berkeley, a vibrant city center with a growing arts district at its core - a mecca for movie-goers, art-lovers, and food-connoisseurs! Located only 12 miles from San Francisco and next to the UC Berkeley campus, the downtown attracts residents, students, and visitors to its international dining, unique shops, rich cultural activities, and wide variety of professional and public services. In recent years, over $150 million dollars have been invested to renovate historic buildings and construct new projects, changing the face of the downtown. Check out the latest in downtown arts, dining, services, shopping, and more:
A downtown event is your ticket to a foot-tapping or thought-provoking evening. The Downtown Berkeley Arts District, centered on Addison Street, includes the Berkeley Repertory Theatre and School of Theatre, Aurora Theatre Company, East Bay Media Center, and the Gaia Arts Center. Also, 18 screens at three movie theatres offer the best in independent, foreign, documentary, and Hollywood films.
For you live music lovers, the Downtown Berkeley Arts District has plenty of hotspots like Jupiter, Jazzschool, Freight and Salvage Coffeehouse, Beckett's of Berkeley, Shattuck Down Low, and Anna's Jazz Island.
Those in search of a late-night snack or cocktail after a show have delicious options: La Note Restaurant, Zatar, Venus Restaurant, Bistro Liaison, La Rose Bistro, and Triple Rock Brewery just to name a few.
Berkeley's central commercial district offers a wealth of services to meet your needs. From banks to brokers, health care to haircuts, you can combine business and pleasure in one trip.
Downtown Berkeley's retail stores can supply your home, office, and garden, and support your health and wellness. Grab some gelato or ice cream while you explore downtown Berkeley’s retail shops.
Welcome to downtown Berkeley, a vibrant city center with a growing arts district at its core - a mecca for movie-goers, art-lovers, and food-connoisseurs! Located only 12 miles from San Francisco and next to the UC Berkeley campus, the downtown attracts residents, students, and visitors to its international dining, unique shops, rich cultural activities, and wide variety of professional and public services. In recent years, over $150 million dollars have been invested to renovate historic buildings and construct new projects, changing the face of the downtown. Check out the latest in downtown arts, dining, services, shopping, and more:
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