Insider's Guide To Berkeley And The East Bay

Insiders' Guide to Berkeley and the East Bay offers travelers, newcomers and locals the best, most comprehensive information on what's happening in this beautiful and culturally vibrant area. The stunning views in Mount Diablo State Park, the urban shopping neighborhoods of Elmwood and Rockridge, and the world-renowned UC-Berkeley are just a few of the area's many attractions. Whether you prefer to ride the ferry across San Francisco Bay, spend the afternoon browsing Berkeley's many bookshops, or sample authentic Mexican food at a taqueria, you'll find limitless opportunities for fun, dining, recreation, and adventure. (6 x 9, 416 pages, b&w photos, maps)


Written by local authors with years of experience writing about their community, the Insiders' Guides "RM" provide newcomers, visitors, and business travelers with a native's perspective of the area.

Each guide details hotels, restaurants, annual events, attractions, nightlife, parks and recreation, real estate, and much more. Covering over 60 cities and areas nationwide, the Insiders' Guides "RM" offer the best local insights on travel and relocation.

Features include:
-- Easy-to-use 6" x 9" size
-- Easy-to-read typeface
-- Large photographs and maps
-- Updated interior graphics
-- More at-a-glance information in every title
-- Expanded, comprehensive indexes
-- Easy-to-use geographic organization in the regional books
-- Special section on relocation

Berkeley and the East Bay area are so appealing, travelers to California may find it hard to squeeze in its sister city across the bay. Sparkling weather, a well-founded sense of community, a diverse population, unique architecture, and a lively mix of cultural, culinary, and collegiate atmosphere appeal to visitors and transplants alike. This thorough guide, filled with thoughtful reviews and insider tips, will have readers feeling like natives in no time.