El Cerrito Guidebook
Getting Around
3/4 of a mile from house/
Cab from station only accepts cash
69 locals recommend
El Cerrito del Norte Station
6400 Cutting Blvd3/4 of a mile from house/
Cab from station only accepts cash
Downtown Berkeley
Stop for Downtown Berkely
Embarcadero Station
Main Hub to catch Muni and BART
Ferry Building
1 The EmbarcaderoCatch Ferry here to Sausalito
Civic Center station
1150 Market StAnother main Transfer point
Food Scene
El Mono | Fresh Flavors of Peru
11720 San Pablo AvenueGreat Food, local favorite, great yelp ratings
White Lotus Thai Cuisine
843 San Pablo AveBest Thai in area,
They do not deliver however
Red Onion
11900 San Pablo AveGreat Burgers, El Cerrito original
In-N-Out Burger
1417 Fitzgerald DriveClosest
#2 ranked restaurant in all of USA on Yelp. Long lines pizzas are $20 each but check what pizza they have that day before going
317 locals recommend
The Cheeseboard Pizza
1512 Shattuck Ave#2 ranked restaurant in all of USA on Yelp. Long lines pizzas are $20 each but check what pizza they have that day before going
Taqueria La Bamba
12345 San Pablo AveBest Burritos, authentic cuisine
Zachary's Chicago Pizza
5801 College AveAmazing Pizza
Tashi Delek Cuisine
11224 San Pablo AveOur spot for Himalayan cuisine, pick up or delivery
Fonda
1501 Solano AveGreat Tapas and cocktails
Inn Kensington Restaurant
293 Arlington Ave For Breakfast/Brunch
2 hot cookies w/ ice cream in the middle, you have got to be kidding me. Oh and you choose which ice cream and cookies. Yummm!!
15 locals recommend
CREAM Berkeley
2399 Telegraph Ave2 hot cookies w/ ice cream in the middle, you have got to be kidding me. Oh and you choose which ice cream and cookies. Yummm!!
Brunch Spot with spectacular views and a serious Bloody Mary Bar.
45 locals recommend
Skates on the Bay
100 Seawall DrBrunch Spot with spectacular views and a serious Bloody Mary Bar.
Acme Bread
1601 San Pablo AveBest Bread in the East Bay
Little Star Pizza
846 Divisadero StGreat Pizza
World Famous because of Chef Alice Waters. Really tough to get a reservation.
337 locals recommend
Chez Panisse
1517 Shattuck AveWorld Famous because of Chef Alice Waters. Really tough to get a reservation.
Entertainment & Activities
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
1001 Fairgrounds Dr20 min away, great for kids
Great Spot, beer, wine and dinner, seating is couches and comfy chairs
58 locals recommend
Rialto Cinemas Cerrito
10070 San Pablo AveGreat Spot, beer, wine and dinner, seating is couches and comfy chairs
Albany Bowl
540 San Pablo AveGreat Family Fun
Home of Golden State Warriors, Oakland A's and Oakland Raiders. Also top concerts are here as well. Easy to get to by BART!!
83 locals recommend
Oracle Arena
7000 Coliseum WayHome of Golden State Warriors, Oakland A's and Oakland Raiders. Also top concerts are here as well. Easy to get to by BART!!
Home of Golden State Warriors, Oakland A's and Oakland Raiders. Also top concerts are here as well. Easy to get to by BART!!
61 locals recommend
RingCentral Coliseum
7000 Coliseum WayHome of Golden State Warriors, Oakland A's and Oakland Raiders. Also top concerts are here as well. Easy to get to by BART!!
Home of the amazing San Francisco GIANTS!!! The most beautiful stadium you will ever see!! Such a blast, especially a day game!!!
596 locals recommend
Oracle Park
24 Willie Mays PlazaHome of the amazing San Francisco GIANTS!!! The most beautiful stadium you will ever see!! Such a blast, especially a day game!!!
Levi's Stadium
4900 Marie P DeBartolo WayHome of San Francisco 49ers and major events
South Bay Amusement Park, also has Water park with it as well.
299 locals recommend
California's Great America
4701 Great America PkwySouth Bay Amusement Park, also has Water park with it as well.
Parks & Nature
Tilden Park Merry Go Round
Lake Anza RoadAlso a train ride for kids, and a beach as well
Muir Woods National Monument
Amazing Redwoods
Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetBest views of the city
Golden Gate Park
Our Version of Central Park!! So much to do!!!
Essentials
Safeway
1444 Shattuck PlEverything you need, right next to BART
Small corner market, that has full grocery, and a great selection of wine, great people as well
9 locals recommend
Giovanni's Produce & Grocery
1600 Liberty StSmall corner market, that has full grocery, and a great selection of wine, great people as well
Walgreens
2801 Adeline StClosest drugstore besides Pharmacy inside Safeway
Costco Wholesale
450 10th StItems in Bulk
Trader Joe's
225 El Cerrito PlazaTarget
1057 Eastshore HwyShopping
Marshalls
10794 San Pablo AveBay Street Emeryville
5616 Bay StOutdoor Upscale Mall w/ theater and Family fun
Broadway Plaza
1275 Broadway PlazaUpscale East Bay shopping Neimans/Saks/Nordstrom/Macys
Everything Else
Wonderful community pool w/ Splash Area for kids, a waterslide, Separate Lap pool, Pool is Salt water as well
12 locals recommend
El Cerrito Swim Center
7007 Moeser LnWonderful community pool w/ Splash Area for kids, a waterslide, Separate Lap pool, Pool is Salt water as well