**Berkeley**

Merchants

Moe's Bookstore (voted Best Bookstore 2008 by the Daily Cal), Lhasa Karnak Herb Co. & May, a local crafts vendor, who produces her own line of colorful clothing that she sells on Telegraph Ave
Photos by L. Cuneo & E. Dougherty

For decades, Telegraph Avenue in Berkeley and its surrounding community have been a multi-cultural mecca for ideas and the arts. Today, a rich history of cultural activities continues along a street now filled with great cafes and more books than just about any other place in the country. Within this compact strip of neighborhoods and businesses, 20 bookstores house more than one million books, making the area, by one measure, "one of the best places for book browsing" in the world.

Telegraph Area Association in conjunction with the City of Berkeley and the University of California, has developed this guide to help make your visit enjoyable

The Best of Berkeley 2008 is the Daily Californian’s annual reader-voted contest to find the best people, places, and businesses in Berkeley. Naturally, Telegraph Avenue has more of these "Best" than any other area in Berkeley or the East Bay. This is another reason why people love to come to Telegraph Ave. From Moe's Books win for the Best Bookstore 2008 to Rasputin's for the Best Music Store 2008, Telegraph won most of the awards. Check it out and visit our great area.

Bookstores

The Telegraph Area is a rich browsing ground for readers of all ages and interests, with a number of bookstores including secondhand bookstores, specialty stores, and textbook stores. These stores provide a wide variety of books including quality paperbacks and imported books. An added feature in some bookstores is the in store public reading series. Authors such as Maya Angelou, Joseph Heller, and Ray Bradbury regularly read at Telegraph Ave. bookstores. In addition to the wide variety of books and paperbacks, there is also great flexibility in price, from secondhand to expensive rarities. With the largest and most diverse selection of books and bookstores in America contained in a few blocks, it is an attraction hard to miss!


Campus Textbook Exchange 2470 Bancroft Way 848-7700 Offers new and used books. Cartesian Bookstore 2445 Dwight Way 549-3973 Used scholarly and general interest books. Metro Publishing 2440 Bancroft Way 644-1999 Moe's Books 2476 Telegraph Hours: Sunday - Thursday 10 AM - 11 PM Friday - Saturday 10 AM - Midnight 849-2087 http://www.moesbooks.com Best Bookstore 2008 by Daily Cal New and used books. Voted Best Used Bookstore for many years by the East Bay Express. The New York Times, 3/30/08, states "Old and new Berkeley, activists and high-tech workers, all head to Moe's Books. Founded in 1959 and piled high with used books, Moe’s is a reminder that Amazon can’t shut down all the little folks. The store also has frequent in-store readings; check its Web site for coming dates." More Moe's 2476 Telegraph Hours: Sunday - Thursday 10 AM - 11 PM Friday - Saturday 10 AM - Midnight 849-2087 Art and antiquarian books. Ned's Bookstore 2480 Bancroft 204-0900 This bookstore carries Cal gear, school supplies and an enormous selection of new and used books. They also offer an on-line ordering system. Revolution Books 2425-C Channing Way 848-1196 Shakespeare & Co. 2499 Telegraph 841-8916 Used, art and general interest books. University Press Books 2430 Bancroft Way 548-0585

Music Stores

Telegraph Avenue, the center of many cultural flavors, beats to a variety of sounds and rhythms. The beat is alive! It captivates and moves you! When you walk on the street, you can feel its unique blend of music harmonizing, exciting, vibrating. With the largest selection of records and famous record stores in the Bay Area such as Tower, Rasputin's, Amoeba and Musical Offerings, your choice of music is unlimited. Here you will find the beat of Telegraph - music ranging from jazz, pop, rap, rhythm and blues, and soul to classical, oldies, country, ethnic, bluegrass and much more.


Amoeba Music 2455 Telegraph Ave. Hours: Monday-Saturday 10:30a.m. to 10p.m. and Sunday 11a.m. to 9 p.m. 549.1125 http://www.amoebamusic.com Honorable Mention for Music Store 2008 by Daily Cal CDs, records, tapes, videos, posters new and used. Blue Note Music 2556 Telegraph Ave. 644.2583 644.2585 Fax The Musical Offering Cafe 2430 Bancroft Way 849.0211 Rasputin Music 2401 Telegraph Ave. 898.9004 Best Music Store for 2008 by Daily Cal; Editor's Pick & Honorable Mention for Videos 2008 by Daily Cal Skills DJ Workshop 2566 Telegraph Ave. 704.9876

Shops

Telegraph Avenue has almost every type of shop you can imagine. The range of merchandise reflects the diverse types that inhabit and come to visit the neighborhood. The selections range the gamut: the most extensive hat store in Northern California; computer shops that sell and repair computers; herbal and vitiamin stores that aim to keep you healthy and happy; "head shops" that have changes little since the 1960s; clothing stores that range from fine vintage clothing to the most cutting edge fashions; jewelry and watch shops to furniture stores with everything that the ecologically aware person could every want. Come visit the shops and find out why people from all over the world want to come to Telegraph Avenue.

Beauty Supplies & Services	Clothing & Accessories
Computers & Electronics	Specialty Shops

Beauty Supplies and Services

Bath & Body Works
2301 Telegraph Ave
883.0525
Hours: Monday-Saturday 10a.m.-7p.m.
Sunday 11a.m.-6p.m.

Provides a huge variety of lotions, shampoos and cosmetics.

Berkeley Hair Studio
2556 Telegraph Ave.

Blue Heaven
2312 Telegraph Ave.
Hours: Monday-Friday 9a.m.-7p.m.
Saturday 10a.m.-7p.m., Sunday 10a.m.-6p.m.
848.3448

Campanile Haircutting
2440 Bancroft Way
849.0823

Comb & Scissors
2466 Bancroft
845.8935

Edge Hair Salon
2492 Channing Way

Maxi Hair Care
2489 Telegraph Ave.
486.1916

A neighborhood favorite. This is the place for the great color and cut and where all the neighbors and local politicians go.

Narcissus
2383 Telegraph Ave.
843.3335
Editor's Pick for Haircut 2008 by Daily Cal

Options
2410 Telegraph Ave.
549.3793

Panache
2305 Telegraph Ave.
Hours: Monday-Saturday 9:30a.m.-7p.m.
Sunday 11a.m.-6p.m.
AE, MC, VISA, checks and cash
841.5555

Perfect Hair & Nails
2592 Telegraph Ave.
848.3682

Riya Beauty Parlor
2433 Durant
Honorable Mention for Haircut 2008 by Daily Cal

Shear Perfection Hair Salon
2433 B Durant
843.9581

Stars Hair Salon
2592 Telegraph Ave.
848.3682

UC Hair Salon
2440 C Bancroft Way
Best Haircut 2008 by Daily Cal

World Cuts For Hair
2440 Bancroft Way
649.1400

Clothing and Accessories

Adidas
2333 Telegraph Ave.

American Apparel
2301 Telegraph Ave.

Bancroft Clothing Company
2530 Bancroft Way
Hours: Monday-Saturday 10a.m.-6:30p.m.
Sunday 11a.m.-6p.m.
841.0762
Honorable Mention for Cal Gear 2008 by Daily Cal

Offers a huge selection of men's and women's clothes. Also has an excellent array of Cal gear and a well-stocked shoe department on the second floor.

Bear Basics
2350 Telegraph Ave.
883.9050
883.9015 Fax

Berkeley Hat Company
2510 Telegraph Ave.
549.2955
http://www.berkeleyhat.com

People come from all over the Bay Area to find that
special black fedora or a Kangol beret they have been
searching for since this store has the most extensive
selection of hats and the best prices anywhere.

Best Choice Backpacks
2433-G Durant Ave
644.0494

Bill's Men's Shop
2386 Telegraph Ave.
Hours: Monday-Saturday 10a.m.-6p.m.
Sunday 12p.m.-5p.m.
848.5436

A favorite store for very good shoes and clothing.

Bows & Arrows
2513 Telegraph Ave.

A very hip store for the latest in athletic shoes.

Buffalo Exchange
2585 Telegraph Ave.
644.9202
644.0269 Fax
Best Used Clothing 2008 by Daily Cal

Lots of vintage, levis, Leather and basics. New and used, buy, sell or trade.

Cal Sports
2384 Telegraph Ave.
Hours: Monday-Saturday 10a.m.-6p.m.
Sunday 12p.m.-5p.m.
644.3667

GB Style Engine
2508 Channing Way (around the corner from Rasputin's)
Hours: Monday-Sunday 12:30pm-8:30pm
http://www.gbstyleengine.com/

George J. Good
2546 Bancroft Way
Hours: Monday-Friday 10a.m.-6p.m.
Saturday 10a.m.-5:30p.m., Sunday closed
848.1252

Gypsy Trader
2485 Telegraph Ave.
841.6767
841.8054 Fax

Hot Topic
2332 Telegraph Ave.
841.3123

J & J Boutique
2433 Durant
849.2135

Joy's
2400 Telegraph Ave.
644.1719

Kathmandu Imports
2515 Telegraph Ave.
665.8970

Limbo Lounge
2360 Telegraph Ave.
Hours: Monday-Saturday 10a.m.-7p.m.
Sunday 11a.m.-6p.m.
486.1797

Momoca
2450 Dwight

Original clothing designs that you will find nowhere else.

Mars Mercantile
2398 Telegraph Ave.
843.6711
Honorable Mention for Used Clothing 2008 by Daily Cal

Shark's
2505 Telegraph Ave.
841.8736

Shirkh Shoes
2505 Telegraph Ave.

510 Skateboarding
2506 Telegraph Ave.

Skateboarding clothes and shoes.

Suedehead UK
2556 Telegraph Ave.
848.2755

Mod clothing, shoes & accessories.

Sun Shade Optique
2308 Telegraph Ave
Hours: Monday-Saturday 10a.m.-7p.m.
Sunday 12p.m.-6p.m.
548.3334

Sunshine Fashions
2529 Telegraph Ave.
843.9062

Sway
2569 Telegraph Ave.
Honorable Mention for New Clothing 2008 by Daily Cal

Clothing & shoes

Tienda Ho
2493 Telegraph Ave.
549.0876

Beautiful, ethnic clothing with fabrics from Egypt, Bali, India & Thailand

Time Zone
2556 Telegraph Ave.
665.4055

New & vintage clothes and accessories. A nice store.

Universal Fashion
2422 Telegraph Ave.

Men & women's clothing

Urban Outfitters
2590 Bancroft Way
Hours: Monday-Saturday 10a.m.-8p.m.
Sunday 12p.m.-8p.m.
486.1300
Best New Clothing 2008 by Daily Cal

Volcom Berkeley
2305 Telegraph Ave.
Hours: Monday-Saturday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Sunday: 12 p.m. - 7 p.m ( Hours subject to change - call ahead)
ph: 510-704-0860
fax: 510-704-0832

Weaver's Factory Outlet
2570 Bancroft Way
520.5901

Wet Seal
2360 Telegraph Ave.
486.1797

Young's Backpacking
2508 Telegraph
548.7463

The one of the best backpacking stores in Berkeley with top quality gear and clothing, great prices and a knowledgable staff.

Computer and Electronic Supplies

Berkeley's Computer Center
2510 Durant
848.5000

Eid's Electronic
2510 Durant
848.5000

UC Computers
2569 Telegraph Ave.
649.6089

UniTech Electronics
2594 Telegraph Ave.
644.2277

Specialty Shops

Annapurna
2416 Telegraph Ave.
841.6187

Unique gifts and specialty items are offered at this popular
shop. Voted Best Alternative Smokeshop 1996-1998 in the Bay Guardian.

Avant Card
2580 Bancroft Way
Hours: Monday-Saturday 10a.m.-6p.m.
Sunday 12pm.-6p.m.
644.2227

Bank of America
2341 Telegraph Ave.

Beads & Rocks
2486 Channing Way

Berkeley $ Store
2434 Durant

Big Al's
2382 Telegraph Ave.

Smoke shop & gifts

Cal Flowers
2433 G Durant

Dave's Smoke Shop
2444 Durant

The Dollar Store
2575 Telegraph Ave.

Durant Shoe Repair
2432 Durant
644.2040

EB Games
2309 Telegraph Ave.

Elite Copy Center
2588 Telegraph Ave.

Fantasy Jewelry
2440 B Bancroft

Framer's Workshop
2439 Channing Way
849.4444
http://www.framersworkshop.com

Do-it-yourself custom framing & graphics. Great customer service. Walk in wondering how you can frame your art work, and walk out with the best experience and beautifully framed art.

Frank's Cleaners
2615 Telegraph Ave.
848.4232

Freedom Flowers
2582 Bancroft Way
548.3535

Galaxxi Smoke Shop, Tattoo & Piercing
2431 Telegraph Ave.

The Greek House
2433 E Durant

Specialty Gifts & Custom Apparel

Hi Times Smokes
2374 Telegraph Ave.

Jim the Tailor
2436 Channing Way
848.6303

The best tailor shop around. Good European tailoring. All the top politicians and business people, as well as residents, go here for excellent work.

Joji Yokoi Designs
2506 Dwight Way
549.3667

Berkeley's own eccentric artist. He has been here for 30 years and everyone knows and loves him.

Krishna Copy
2595 Telegraph Ave.

Inexpensive, but good quality work. A neighborhood favorite
.

Land of Bliss
2490 Telegraph Ave.
548.7777

Dharma art, antiques,jewelry, and crafts from around the world Retail & wholesale

Lhasa Karnak Herb Company
2482 Telegraph
548.0380
Mon.-Sat. 10-7, Sun 11-7
http://www.herb-inc.com

The best herb and spice store in the SF Bay Area. The staff is very helpful and well informed and they have the highest quality vitamins and natural care products. This store is the real deal.

Map Center/Wilderness
2440 Bancroft Way
841.6277

Moe's Flowers
2446 Durant
849.9039
Editor's Pick & Honorable Mention for Flowers 2008 by Daily Cal

Moe has the most beautiful flowers at the best prices in town. He is the kind of man who knows and cares about everyone. The Telegraph Area Association gave him an award for being the Best of the Best.

Peet's Coffee & Tea
2501 Telegraph Ave.
225.7700

Peet's is world famous for having the best coffees and teas. Buy them by the ounces, pounds, or have a cup and enjoy the passing Telegraph scene as you sit next to famous authors and painters.

Postal Annex
2427 Channing Way

Your home office - passport photos, shipping, postal supplies

Psychic Reader
2424 Telegraph Ave.
841.5355

Reprint Mint
2484 Telegraph Ave

Framing mounting, prints & posters

Rona Floral
2532 Durant
841.7705

501 Skateboarding
25065 Telegraph Ave.

Every type of skateboard available and information from the experts.

Sprint
2307 Telegraph Ave.

STA Travel
2410 Telegraph Ave.
1.800.777.0112

Telegraph Tatoo
2599 Telegraph Ave.

University Copy
2425 Channing Way

Wells Fargo Bank
2460 & 2460 A Bancroft

Whelan's Smoke Shop
2486 Bancroft Way
549.3218

The Works Excercise Studio
2566 Telegraph Ave.
841.1373

Young's Backpacking
2508 Telegraph
548-7463

The one of the best backpacking stores in Berkeley with top quality gear and clothing, great prices and a knowledgable staff.

Zebra Silver Jewelry
2466 Telegraph Ave.

Zee Zee Copy
2431 C Durant
Honorable Mention for Copy Center 2008 by Daily Cal

Crafts

Telegraph Avenue is one of the few marketplaces in Northern California specializing in hand-crafted goods. Daily, you can find quaint boutiques and various street vendors and artists set up along the sidewalks of Telegraph avenue between Bancroft Way and Dwight Way. Come and bargain over a metal picture frame or colorful textiles. Mull over glasswares, ceramics, vases, paintings, and photographs for the perfect gift for friends or family. Choose from a wide selection of attractive jewelry or have a pair of dazzling earrings made by a talented craftsperson to suit your taste.

Hotels

Step into one of the lobbies of Berkeley's finest hotels and return to a bygone era of elegance and luxury. Each of these charming landmarks has its own, unique architecture and style. Rooms are spaciously designed, with your comfort in mind. Services are excellent and the facilities include spas and sport gymnasiums, pubs and restaurants, and also conference facilities. The Bancroft Club, the Durant, the Beau Sky, and Gramma's are located in the Telegraph Area, minutes away from the University of California campus.

The Beau Sky Hotel
2520 Durant Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94704
540.7688
5408089 (fax)
http://beauskyhotel.citysearch.com/

Berkeley City Club
2315 Durant Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94704
8487800
845.5900 (fax)
email: BerkeleyCityClub@aol.com
www.berkeleycityclub.com

The New York Times, 3/30/08 suggest "For a historical alternative, stay at the Berkeley City Club, a social club built in 1927 and designed by Julia Morgan, the same architect who built the Hearst Castle."

Durant Hotel
2600 Durant Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94704
845-8981
486-8336 (fax)
reservations@hoteldurant.com
www.hoteldurant.com/

Rose Garden Inn
2740 Telegraph Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94704
549.2145
http://www.rosegardeninn.com/

The New York Times 3/30/08 states this is a good hotel to stay in and the hotel is" housed in five buildings and decorated with every tchotchke imaginable."