This small neighborhood shopping district has some of the best shopping in town. Paris might have Rue Cler, but Berkeley has Hopkins Street!
My Northbrae Neighborhood Video shows what makes living here special. More photos and info at our Northbrae Web Page
The Monterey Market can’t be beat for fresh produce, there’s a nearby fish and meat market, and Espresso Roma for the sheer pleasure of hanging out on a sunny day.
Coffee, Fish, Produce, Meet, Wine, Pizza, Flowers, Cheese, Pastries and more on two short blocks. Heaven!
Berkeley Horticultural Nursery (Berkeley Hort) on Mc Gee is one of the best nurseries around, with a highly knowledgeable staff.
Northbrae is on Hopkins Street (between Gilman and The Alameda). Westbrae is just west on Gilman Street (roughly between Santa Fe and Hopkins). They’re so close to one another, I included them together. These are two of the most affordable of Berkeley’s pleasant neighborhoods. As an extra bonus, they’re both within walking distance of North Berkeley BART and the North Berkeley Library, which was beautifully restored in early 2012.
There’s even a running track, pool, and tennis courts at the King School Park on Hopkins
And did I mention Gioia Pizza, the best pizza west of Lexington Avenue? It’s true! When you stop by, tell the hard working crew that Ira says hello.
These are just some of the reasons that Berkeley’s Northbrae Neighborhood was named one of the American Planning Association (APA) “Great Neighborhoods in America” in 2011.
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