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Welcome Back, Bears! 🐻🎉Campus is buzzing again—time to settle in, explore, and make the most of your Berkeley experience...
08/19/2025

Welcome Back, Bears! 🐻🎉

Campus is buzzing again—time to settle in, explore, and make the most of your Berkeley experience. Whether you’re a new student or returning, our “Back to Berkeley” blog has all the tips, must-see spots, and local highlights to help you start the semester off right.

👉 Read it in our bio and discover all that Berkeley has to offer!

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Today’s a purrfect time to remind you that has worked for over 100 years to provide shelter, care, adoptions services, ...
08/08/2025

Today’s a purrfect time to remind you that has worked for over 100 years to provide shelter, care, adoptions services, and education to cats and dogs!

They often host adoption events in collaboration with local businesses, an annual Pints & Paws event bringing craft brews and a pet-friendly vibe, and donation opportunities.

Not ready to add a furry friend to your life? You can at one of their volunteer-run shops. All proceeds go to support the organization (and these shops are treasure troves). 💛

There are so many ways to support our furry friends in Berkeley!

Who would’ve thought bell peppers and tomatoes could make such stunning centerpieces? 🍅🌶️❤️ Hotel Shattuck Plaza is rede...
08/04/2025

Who would’ve thought bell peppers and tomatoes could make such stunning centerpieces? 🍅🌶️❤️

Hotel Shattuck Plaza is redefining wedding aesthetics with bold, red-hued produce and florals like red gerberas — and we’re SO obsessed!

Pair that with a European-inspired outdoor patio for a customizable, unforgettable celebration. ✨

Book your event now! More info on our bio. 👀

Looking for the perfect date night spot? We’ve got you covered ✨Start your evening with a unique sake tasting at Takara ...
07/30/2025

Looking for the perfect date night spot? We’ve got you covered ✨

Start your evening with a unique sake tasting at Takara Sake, the oldest running sake brewery in the U.S. 🍶

Want to keep the vibes going with inventive bites and standout cocktails? Head to , the Lorin District’s newest gem.

Prefer a romantic setting with rich history? at the Berkeley City Club offers timeless elegance and California-inspired fare in an iconic landmark.

Or ditch the car and enjoy downtown delights — savor bold Mediterranean flavors at or go cozy with California casual at .

Telegraph Avenue () is often called the soul of Berkeley. The colors, sights, and flavors are a testament to the history...
07/24/2025

Telegraph Avenue () is often called the soul of Berkeley. The colors, sights, and flavors are a testament to the history of the area and its evolution is enjoyable for people of all ages.

Take the iconic which has been family-owned since 1977! It’s a must try whether it’s your first visit to the Ave or your 50th 🍦 you’ve never had frozen yogurt like this!

And did you know that is the flagship store?

There’s also murals all around like this one recently retouched by

And we’d be remiss not to mention , an independent bookstore since 1959. Each floor boasts contemporary authors along with the classics. You gotta check out this little corner downstairs for their great graphic novel selection. 🤓📚

What’s your favorite part of Telegraph Ave?

Berkeley is cool and there’s always so much to do Take advantage of special savings at our partner hotels like and and...
07/12/2025

Berkeley is cool and there’s always so much to do

Take advantage of special savings at our partner hotels like and and you’ll be close to fun events and activities

Today, there’s live jazz 🎷

Open Art Lab for museum goers of all ages 🎨

And drop in billiards 🎱

Not sure where to brunch this summer? is a great option, serving traditional Thai flavors in creative ways. Tanzie (yes...
07/02/2025

Not sure where to brunch this summer? is a great option, serving traditional Thai flavors in creative ways. Tanzie (yes, that’s the owner’s name) is committed to sustainability and good-for-the-planet business practices.

Partnering with local farms like River Dog Farm, Marshalls Farms, Kashiwase Farms, and Fullbelly Farm, Tanzie’s prioritizes community, both in the industry and as a Berkeley neighbor.

They also are a certified green business.

Have you been her?

Meet the owners of — Fern and Lia, a beloved shop on Solano Ave that’s been bringing fair-trade goods, artisan jewelry, ...
06/24/2025

Meet the owners of — Fern and Lia, a beloved shop on Solano Ave that’s been bringing fair-trade goods, artisan jewelry, and thoughtful gifts to Berkeley for years! 🌱✨💝

Their passion for meaningful, ethical products shows in every corner of the store—and they’re just getting started. 🌿

✨Workshops are coming soon, giving you even more ways to connect and create in this welcoming community space.

📍Visit Fern’s Garden on Solano Ave and learn more through the link in our bio!

Meet the owners of Fern’s Garden— Fern and Lia, a beloved shop on Solano Ave that’s been bringing fair-trade goods, arti...
06/23/2025

Meet the owners of Fern’s Garden— Fern and Lia, a beloved shop on Solano Ave that’s been bringing fair-trade goods, artisan jewelry, and thoughtful gifts to Berkeley for years! 🌱✨💝

Their passion for meaningful, ethical products shows in every corner of the store—and they’re just getting started. 🌿

✨Workshops are coming soon, giving you even more ways to connect and create in this welcoming community space.

📍Visit Fern’s Garden on Solano Ave and learn more through the link in our bio!

Visit Berkeley is popping up at TWO exciting events TOMORROW— and we’re bringing a raffle giveaway with us! 🎉 Stop by ou...
04/27/2025

Visit Berkeley is popping up at TWO exciting events TOMORROW— and we’re bringing a raffle giveaway with us! 🎉

Stop by our booth and sign up for our newsletter to enter the raffle for a chance to win an amazing Berkeley Prize Basket! 🎁

Prize Includes:

    •    $200 Berkeley Bucks Gift Card
    •    Bottle of Berkeley Wine 🍷
    •    TCHO Chocolate 🍫
    •    Cult Crackers 🥨
    •    Smudge Kit 🔥
    •    Berkeley Tote Bag ☮️
    •    Extra Berkeley Goodies!

The lucky winner will be emailed on Tuesday, April 29th, and announced in our next newsletter!

Catch us at:

📍 3rd Annual Gilman District Street Fair — .district, Booth 118

📍 Ciel’s Open Sundayz — , Studio Zero

Don’t miss out — come celebrate with us, enter the raffle, and experience all the fun Berkeley has to offer! 💛✨

Click the link on our bio to learn more!

It’s and we want to shine a light on a few incredible places to view, make, and purchase art in Berkeley! 🎨Check out ,...
04/15/2025

It’s and we want to shine a light on a few incredible places to view, make, and purchase art in Berkeley! 🎨

Check out , located on near many great restaurants! It’s a historic artists’ co-op with over 100 local artists since 1959.

is in and easily accessible via . This is a uniquely dedicated art and film space since 1970. Visit the Shah Garg Collection while you still can! It’s on view until Sunday, April 20th.

Discover Collection of Jewish Art and Life, a museum and research center, one of the world’s pre-eminent Jewish museums.

Last but not the least, explore the ! They sustain the creative work of artists over time through their Artist-in-Residence and Fellowship Programs. Be engaged in the community through their exhibitions, public programs, and education!

Experience art in Berkeley and let us know your favorites! ✨❤️

It’s and we want to shine a light on a few incredible places to view, make, and purchase art 🖼️ is located on near m...
04/15/2025

It’s and we want to shine a light on a few incredible places to view, make, and purchase art 🖼️

is located on near many great restaurants. It’s a historic artists’ co-op with over 100 local artists since 1959

is in and easily accessible via This is a uniquely dedicated art and film space since 1970. Visit the Shah Garg Collection while you still can. It’s on view until Sunday, April 20th

Collection of Jewish Art and Life is a museum and research center, one of the world’s preeminent Jewish museums

sustains the creative work of artists over time through its Artist-in-Residence and Fellowship Programs, and to engage the community through exhibitions, public programs, and education

Plan your visit today! Let us know if you need any recs to plan a great day when you

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2030 Addison Street, Ste 102
Berkeley, CA
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Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
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