West Berkeley

Shoreline Hotspot

Since West Berkeley is a bit farther away from the University of California Berkeley’s campus, it tends to be a bit quieter. Fourth Street is a hotspot for the residents of West Berkeley due to all the shopping options there. Shops include Crate & Barrel Outlet, Apple stores, The Gardener, and California Closets. Near town is the McLaughlin Eastshore State Seashore, a shoreline state park that features walking trails, beaches, and great views of the bay. West Berkeley is great for families and young adults thanks to the hotspots and must-see destinations scattered throughout town.

West Berkeley also has plenty of eating and drinking options within its vicinity. The locals have recommendations for anyone new in town to check out whenever hungry or thirsty. Restaurants in the area include Tacubaya, Picante, Sanctuary Bistro, La Palmita, Gaumenkitzel, Iyasare, and Lalime’s. Bars that are great to visit on the weekends include Albatross Pub, Acme Bar & Company, Nick’s Lounge, and Tupper & Reed. West Berkeley is a great place to live for families and young adults alike due to all the places the locals can visit in town.

What West Berkeley Residents
Think About Their Apartments

overall

7.7

value

6.7

amenities

6.3

social

7.0

management

8.0

Median rents in West Berkeley

Studio

2,330

1 Bedroom

2,680

2 Bedroom

3,385

Living in
West Berkeley

West Berkeley — 7.5/10 Rating (based on 4 neighborhood reviews)

half a block away from university avenue, so residential houses it's close to are fairly bougie, but university avenue area + gas station area kind of skeezy, mail definitely gets stolen a lot, and people will sleep in hallways or stairwells some times if people living in the building forget to lock the door

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Reviewed by

Berkeley Public Health Student

/10

Neighborhood Rating

not your business

Safe quiet neighborhood close to downtown Berkeley.

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Berkeley Optometry Student

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