What To Expect

There’s always something going on in Berkeley.

Berkeley is home to one of the most prestigious universities in the country, which is just a stone’s throw from downtown, which makes this city the epicenter of cultural, intellectual and political life in the Bay Area.

The Lifestyle

Sunshine and an engaged community are just two of the reasons Berkeley locals have to smile.

Locals love the sweeping views of spacious Tilden park and the gorgeous weather that affords them so many sunny days to spend hiking, strolling the century-old streets or reading a book in an oak-shaded park.

Unexpected Appeal

A surprising and delicious paradise for food lovers.

Alice Water’s famed Chez Panisse was born here, and you won’t be hard pressed to find culinary innovation anywhere in town — everything from vegan bakeries to internationally-inspired restaurants to creative takes on “California cuisine.” In other words, you won’t go hungry.

The Market

Settle into an oak-shaded neighborhood with a short walk to downtown or a mansion with a view.

Many Berkeley neighborhoods were established in the 1920s, which, today, means quiet, tree-lined streets, brown-shingled homes, and lushly landscaped yards, but there’s so much variety, too: homes here range from historical bungalows to hilltop mansions, with a median home price of $1.2 million.

You'll Fall In Love With

The quaint, lush streets and the dynamic energy that flows through them.

Locals love all the charm of tree-lined streets and 1920s-style bungalows, preserved old-growth oak trees and the intellectual and cultural vibes that spill out beyond the borders of the university and into the shaded nooks of inviting, vibrant Berkeley.