SPECIALTY SHOPPING

Architectural Salvage

• Ohmega Salvage
  2407 San Pablo Avenue • Berkeley, CA 94702-2010
  510-204-0767
  For over 30 years, Ohmega Salvage has been "the leading supplier of restoration materials to architects, contractors, and homeowners" in the Bay Area. more...  map

Art

• ACCI Gallery
  1652 Shattuck Avenue • Berkeley, CA 94709
  510-843-2527
  The Arts & Crafts Cooperative Inc. was established in 1957 and it is the oldest Arts Cooperative west of the Mississippi. This place represents a wide range of talented California artists and craftspeople and visitors can find unique, handcrafted work of the highest quality while at this store. more...  map

• Ames Gallery
  2661 Cedar Street • Berkeley, CA 94708
  510-845-4949
  Open by appointment or chance, this gallery was established in 1970 and it deals in art works by contemporary, visionary, self-taught, and outsider artists who offer exquisite, early handmade Americana and folk art. more...  map

• Berkeley Potters Guild
  731 Jones Street • Berkeley, CA 94710
  510-524-7031
  Founded in 1971, this co-op is northern California's oldest and largest collective of professional ceramic artists and it is housed in a renovated warehouse that features 19 private studios. Visitors can browse through a variety of functional pottery items, as well as one-of-a-kind sculptural pieces, pieces in traditional colors and forms influenced by an Asian aesthetic, and colorful hand painted designs. more...  map

• Cecile Moochnek Gallery
  1809-D Fourth Street • Berkeley, CA 94710
  510-859-1018
  The works by emerging and mid-career painters, photographers, and sculptors from California, New Mexico, and beyond, are featured at this gallery where exhibits change every six to eight weeks and include one-person and group shows, as well as guest-curated exhibits. more...  map

Books

• Amazon
  Shop for all National bestsellers, bargain books, and all fiction and nonfiction titles at incredible prices on Amazon.com.

• Avenue Books
  2904 College Avenue • Berkeley, CA 94705
  510-549-3532
  A small neighborhood bookshop that is well-stocked with a variety of books and offers many services, including gift wrapping, UPS shipping with no service charge, and special orders.  map

• Black Oak Books
  1491 Shattuck Avenue • Berkeley, CA 94709
  510-486-0698
  This bookstore has a wonderful selection of new and used books, including an extensive selection of mythology and folklore books plus a cookbook section and a women's section. You'll also find first editions and a wealth of out-of-print books. more...  map

• Easy Going Travel Shop & Bookstore
  510-527-0500
  This bookstore specializes in travel books, including guidebooks, travel literature, natural history and field guides, overseas employment, outdoor adventure guides, and language learning aides. It also offers a complete selection of international maps, luggage, and travel accessories. more...  map

Craft & Hobby

• New Pieces Fabrics
  1605 Solano Avenue • Berkeley, CA 94707
  510-527-6779
  They love quilts and quilters. Over 3000 bolts of fabric, friendliest staff, and providing all your quilting needs.  more...  map

Department Stores

• Tuesday Morning
  2480 Shattuck Avenue • Berkeley, CA 94704-2029
  510-843-6713
  Tuesday Morning is a specializes in upscale closeout merchandise. They sell first-quality, famous designer and name-brand merchandise at discounted prices on an event basis. The 10 major events usually kick off on the first Tuesday of the month. Stores receive new merchandise shipments daily, customers benefit from the constant restocking of closeout merchandise by always having a fresh inventory to shop from at Tuesday Morning. more...  map

Flea Markets, Permanent

• Berkeley Flea Market
  Located at the Ashby BART Station Parking Lot
  510-644-0744
  You will find an excellent selection of international collectibles and art, antiques, books, music, handmade crafts, jewelry, new and used clothing, incense, body oils, household goods, tools, and international food while at this market that is open every Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. more...

Florist

• Darling Flower Shop
  2008-2018 University Avenue • Berkeley, CA 94704
  510-843-7044
  Some of the finest floral arrangements and gifts in Berkeley can be found at this full service, family owned and operated florist shop that specializes in contemporary and traditional floral arrangements, plus offers gourmet gift baskets, greeting cards, unique gifts, and candles. more...  map

• Floral Impressions
  1522 Walnut Street • Berkeley, CA 94709
  510-813-2825
  Designs for all occasions are provided at this full service floral shop that specializes in traditional and garden style designs, plus offers unique and contemporary approaches to floral arrangements.  map

Furniture

• Earthly Basics
  1619 San Pablo Avenue • Berkeley, CA 94702
  510-528-2881
  Earthly Basics is a small antique/modern/green home furniture showroom and furniture store operating in Berkeley since 1995. Their Arts and Crafts home furnishing and furniture design services also extend to Oakland, San Francisco, and the greater Bay Area. The Contemporary California Bungalow, prevalent throughout Berkeley, Oakland, San Francisco and the greater Bay Area; can be completely outfitted at Earthly Basics with antique/modern/green furniture.  more...

Gift

• Bill's Trading Post
  2945 College Avenue • Berkeley, CA 94705
  510-841-1615
  You will find a wonderful selection of baskets, pottery, rugs, carvings, paintings, jewelry, bags, dolls, and unusual collectable items while at this unique gift place. more...  map

Home & Decorative Accessories

• Berkeley Ace Hardware
  2145 University Avene • Berkeley, CA 94704
  510-845-0410
  Hometown hardware, houseware store with a hobbies section.  map

• Sue Johnson Custom Lamps & Shades
  1745 Solano Avenue • Berkeley, CA 94707
  510-527-2623
  A unique collection of distinctive home lighting, including table lamps, floor lamps, wall sconces, and ceiling shades, in a wide selection of natural leaves and original designs inspired by traditional rustic themes is available at this store. more...  map

Home Improvement

• Berkeley Ace Hardware
  2145 University Ave • Berkeley, CA 94704
  510-845-0410
  What makes Ace Hardware stores special is the people and the local owner. No hunting around cavernous aisles looking for someone to answer your questions. For all your local hardware needs Ace Hardware is the place for you.  more...  map

Jewelry

• Anita Goudeau Designs
  Anita Goudeau Designs creates Christian & Inspirational jewelry including crosses, pendants, earrings, rings and other gift items. Each piece includes the story and scripture that inspired it. These creations are perfect for Baptisms, weddings, Confirmations and graduations. Gift cards are also available.

Kitchen & Dining

• Spun Sugar
  1611 University Avenue • Berkeley, CA 94703
  510-843-9192
  This gourmet kitchen store carries an extensive line of decorating tools and supplies for cake decorating and candy making, plus it offers classes in many sugar art forms, including cake decorating, chocolate work, candy making, and baking. more...  map

Music

• Forrests Music
  1849 University Avenue • Berkeley, CA 94703
  510-845-7178
  Specializing in oboe, basson, and English horn reeds, this music also carries a wonderful selection of woodwind instruments, accessories, music, and CDs. more...  map

• Ifshin Violins
  1633 University Avenue • Berkeley, CA 94703
  510-843-5466
  The largest violin shop in the western United States, this store exclusively offers Jay Haide-made violins, violas, cellos, and string basses. more...  map

Outdoor Markets

• Berkeley Farmers' Market
  Located Adjacent to Civic Center Park
  510-548-3333
  This large farmer's market has for over 15 years been a destination in Berkeley and an abundance of fresh baked goods, jams and preserves, juices, olive oils, goats milk and cheeses, prepared foods, nursery plants, and flowers are available.

Shopping Area

• Ashby/Adeline Antiques
  Located Near the Ashby BART Station
  This shopping area features more than 20 stores located in and around this small southside pocket near the Ashby BART Station. Area highlights include Hudson Antiques, Jack's Antiques, People's Bazaar, Two Lanes Antiques, Von Hemert Antiques, and Zentrum.

• College Avenue/Elmwood District
  Located Seven Blocks from the Campus
  In this shopping area, you will find ethnic art, boutique stores, and a variety of restaurants and cafés.

• Fourth Street Area
  North of University Avenue on Fourth Street
  This two-block area of shops features Bette's Diner, Peet's Coffee, Sur la Table, Crate & Barrel Outlet Store, Ginger Island Restaurant, Restoration Hardware, and Café Rouge.

• North Shattuck
  Located in the Downtown Berkeley Area
  510-540-6444
  Known as the "gourmet ghetto", this area boasts a national reputation for fine food and upscale shopping.

Themes

• Gathering Tribes
  1573 Salano Avenue • Berkeley, CA 94707
  510-528-9038
  Experience the beauty of Native America while at this wonderful shop that offers a wide range of authentic Native American art, jewelry, crafts, and more. more...  map