Oceanview

The West Berkeley and Oceanview areas are both located on the western side of Berkeley. The district was settled early in Berkeley history, and has everything from Victorians to bungalows to warehouse conversions. There’s still a good portion of the area that is commercial and industry heavy, but the Fourth Street shopping district and the area at Dwight Way and San Pablo have become destinations for shopping and restaurants, as well as the home of artist galleries. The “Gourmet Ghetto West” has popped up at Cedar and San Pablo, bringing people from all over Berkeley in.

The housing market here offers single family homes and even renovation projects. It tends to draw in working families and those looking for smaller homes. It’s family friendly here, and there are a lot of activities available. Aquatic Park is home of the Dreamland Park Playground - which was designed in conjunction with area children. It also has great bird watching, fitness trails, and boating access. You could practically row out to the ocean, here - but you’ll want to stay around for your visit to the Berkeley Bowl West for lunch. Nearby, the James Kenney Recreation Center has a number of sports fields, and was recently updated.

The local private and public schools are also appealing to parents, as The Walden School, Black Pine Circle, Nia House Learning Center, The Berkeley School, Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley (oui!), and Rosa Parks Science and Environmental Science School all serve the area.

Everyone from professionals to families to younger buyers will find the arts and food scene to be more than satisfying, with an incredible range of cuisines and a number of galleries located here. The area offers something for every taste.