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Telegraph Avenue


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #14 of 46 attractions in Berkeley
Traveller Description: The main student location.
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Attraction type: Town centre/square/plaza
Activities: City walk sightseeing, People-watching, Shopping, Dining
Address: Berkeley, CA
Tel: 415 869 8661
Fax: 510 291 2241

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28 Mar 2009

Well, I wouldn't want to be caught on Telegraph Avenue at night..but during the day it offers some incredible people watching. You have to step over the homeless, who themselves are by and far pretty nice, and then look up and there is some six foot eight man dressed like cat in the hat, or another looking like bozo the... more

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5 of 5 stars
Berkeley, CA
7 Mar 2008
1
person found this review helpful

Berkeley is known for its University- Telegraph Avenue is where the students like to hang out in the evenings. Even if you don't have money to spend, there are interesting stores in which to look around. There's some awesome book stores- a used book store that's particularly great- some great music stores- Rasputin Music Store has a fantastic selection of... more

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2 of 5 stars
Boulder, Colorado
29 Aug 2007

Dirty, dirty, dirty and nothing special as far as shops. A very small Adidas store and a wonderful hat store are the only things that stood out to me. Comparing it to "the Hill" here in Boulder, Colorado - well, there is no comparrison. I will not be visiting here again. Now, Shattuck street is a different matter. That street... more

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5 of 5 stars
san fernando velley, CA
24 Feb 2003
6
people found this review helpful

Berkeley/Telegraph is the most greatest, unique place I've ever been to! Great shops and lots of really loving people. Always something to do! Always somewhere to go! It's a really great place. Also very artsy! more

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Berkeley, CA
Tel: 415 869 8661 Fax: 510 291 2241