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Berkeley Farmers’ Markets are committed to supporting small-scale farmers who practice sustainable agriculture. At the markets, you’ll find fresh fruits and vegetables, fresh baked goods, and much more. Saturdays: 10am-3pm, Center St. @ M. L. King, Jr. Way Tuesdays: 2pm-6:30pm, Adeline Street @ 63rd Street Thursdays: 3pm-7pm, Shattuck Ave. @ Rose Street  

The UC Botanical Garden is a non-profit research garden and museum for the University of California, Berkeley, having a notably diverse plant collection including many rare and endangered plants. Established in 1890, the Garden, which is open to the public year round, has over 13,000 different kinds of plants from around the world, cultivated by [...]

Since its inception back in the heyday of the Beatnik era, Moe’s Books has managed to become more than just a great bookstore—it has achieved the rarified status of a beloved landmark institution as well. 2476 Telegraph Ave. Hours: Open daily noon-6pm

A Berkeley original. With over thirty years of retail hat experience, Berkeley Hat Company is your source for a wide variety of hats and caps for men and women.  2510 Telegraph Ave.  Open 10:30 am – 6:00 pm