Guidebook for El Cerrito
Getting Around
A 3 min. walk to BART station. 25 min. ride to Downtown SF, 6 min. to University CA Berkeley, 35 min. to Oak Airport, 1 hour to SFO . Local stop for AC Transit Bus #25 and #72.
89 locals recommend
El Cerrito Plaza station
6699 Fairmount AveA 3 min. walk to BART station. 25 min. ride to Downtown SF, 6 min. to University CA Berkeley, 35 min. to Oak Airport, 1 hour to SFO . Local stop for AC Transit Bus #25 and #72.
Easy walk/run/bike path stretching 10 miles from El Cerrito thru Berkeley. Start at Central Ave. near Bart Station. Scenic walk toward Solano Ave. restaurants. 4 min. walk.
11 locals recommend
Ohlone Greenway
Ohlone GreenwayEasy walk/run/bike path stretching 10 miles from El Cerrito thru Berkeley. Start at Central Ave. near Bart Station. Scenic walk toward Solano Ave. restaurants. 4 min. walk.
Drinks & Nightlife
Small local brewery with high-end pub food. 2 doors away from Rialto Cinema. 4 min. walk.
40 locals recommend
Elevation 66 Brewing Company
10082 San Pablo AveSmall local brewery with high-end pub food. 2 doors away from Rialto Cinema. 4 min. walk.
Husband & Wife local winemakers specializing in Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines. Friendly and cozy wine tasting room. 5th St. at Gilman. 10 min. drive
13 locals recommend
Donkey and Goat Winery
1340 Fifth StHusband & Wife local winemakers specializing in Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines. Friendly and cozy wine tasting room. 5th St. at Gilman. 10 min. drive
Fonda
1501 Solano AveLatin inspired food. Late night happy hours. Energetic atmosphere.
Entertainment & Activities
Unique movie theater with casual dining service, comfy couches and table food service. "The Scene" serves wine & beer. Enjoy in the theater or bar, with or without a movie. 4 min. walk
58 locals recommend
Rialto Cinemas Cerrito
10070 San Pablo AveUnique movie theater with casual dining service, comfy couches and table food service. "The Scene" serves wine & beer. Enjoy in the theater or bar, with or without a movie. 4 min. walk
Essentials
Local California farmers with seasonal produce and food. Open Tuesday and Saturday 9AM-1PM. In EC Plaza parking lot adjacent to Trader Joe's. 5 min. walk.
34 locals recommend
El Cerrito Plaza
2000-8000 El Cerrito PlazaLocal California farmers with seasonal produce and food. Open Tuesday and Saturday 9AM-1PM. In EC Plaza parking lot adjacent to Trader Joe's. 5 min. walk.
Best reasonably priced specialty grocery store with healthy organic items, gourmet specialty foods packed to go. Great wine and beer selections! In EC Plaza behind CVS. 5 min. walk.
219 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
225 El Cerrito PlazaBest reasonably priced specialty grocery store with healthy organic items, gourmet specialty foods packed to go. Great wine and beer selections! In EC Plaza behind CVS. 5 min. walk.
Pharmacy to fill prescriptions. Well stocked with basic toiletries, batteries, photo service. Located near the Circle of the EC Shopping Plaza. 5 min. walk.
19 locals recommend
CVS
2151 Meeker AvePharmacy to fill prescriptions. Well stocked with basic toiletries, batteries, photo service. Located near the Circle of the EC Shopping Plaza. 5 min. walk.
Neighborhood grocery store with organic local produce, dairy & baked items. Annex next door serves prepared hot food, salads, sandwiches, pizza, soup, ice cream with spacious dining area. 7 min. walk
52 locals recommend
El Cerrito Natural Grocery Company
10367 San Pablo AveNeighborhood grocery store with organic local produce, dairy & baked items. Annex next door serves prepared hot food, salads, sandwiches, pizza, soup, ice cream with spacious dining area. 7 min. walk
Shopping
Over 25 shops, restaurants, grocery stores, retail shops, banks, postal services - Trader Joe's, Barnes N Nobles, See's Candies (West Coast chocolate), Starbucks, CVS Drugstore. 3 min. walk.
34 locals recommend
El Cerrito Plaza
2000-8000 El Cerrito PlazaOver 25 shops, restaurants, grocery stores, retail shops, banks, postal services - Trader Joe's, Barnes N Nobles, See's Candies (West Coast chocolate), Starbucks, CVS Drugstore. 3 min. walk.
Indoor shopping mall with all things Asian - eateries, groceries, bakery, books, bubble tea, gifts. Thai, Vietnamese, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Taiwanese cuisines. 10 min. walk or 5 min. drive.
16 locals recommend
Pacific East Mall
3288 Pierce StIndoor shopping mall with all things Asian - eateries, groceries, bakery, books, bubble tea, gifts. Thai, Vietnamese, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Taiwanese cuisines. 10 min. walk or 5 min. drive.
Everything Else
Indoor year 'round pool with recreational swim hours. Call 510.559.6640 for schedule. 15 min. walk.
Albany Aquatic Center
1311 Portland AveIndoor year 'round pool with recreational swim hours. Call 510.559.6640 for schedule. 15 min. walk.
Food Scene
California style healthy breakfast & lunch in an old fashion homey setting. Great housemade scones with lemon curd! 5 min. drive or 20 min. walk.
7 locals recommend
Royal Cafe
811 San Pablo AveCalifornia style healthy breakfast & lunch in an old fashion homey setting. Great housemade scones with lemon curd! 5 min. drive or 20 min. walk.
Best organic bread in town! Crusty artisan sour dough, whole grain breads, some pastries. Served in many high end local restaurants. Lines start early before 8am! To go only. 8 min. drive or on bus.
107 locals recommend
Acme Bread
1601 San Pablo AveBest organic bread in town! Crusty artisan sour dough, whole grain breads, some pastries. Served in many high end local restaurants. Lines start early before 8am! To go only. 8 min. drive or on bus.
Family owned Nepalese Indian restaurant with the best naan bread! Excellent service and reasonably priced. 20 min. walk/5 min. drive.
11 locals recommend
Aangan
856 San Pablo AveFamily owned Nepalese Indian restaurant with the best naan bread! Excellent service and reasonably priced. 20 min. walk/5 min. drive.
Authentic Vietnamese Banh Mi sandwiches (French rolls with Asian meat & salad), Vietnamese noodle soup (pho), shrimp rice roll. Real hole-in-the wall spot with only 3 tables! 5 min. walk
7 locals recommend
Bánh Mì Ba Lẹ Vietnamese Sandwich Deli
10174 San Pablo AveAuthentic Vietnamese Banh Mi sandwiches (French rolls with Asian meat & salad), Vietnamese noodle soup (pho), shrimp rice roll. Real hole-in-the wall spot with only 3 tables! 5 min. walk
No frills spot with traditional Mexican street food (burritos, tacos,quesadillas). Local fav with fiery hot fresh pico de gallo salsa (called "tomatoes)! 7 min. drive or 20 min. walk
47 locals recommend
Gordo Taquería
1423 Solano AveNo frills spot with traditional Mexican street food (burritos, tacos,quesadillas). Local fav with fiery hot fresh pico de gallo salsa (called "tomatoes)! 7 min. drive or 20 min. walk
Cozy local cafe with organic coffee & tea including bagels, sandwiches, salads. 15 min. walk
17 locals recommend
Well Grounded Tea & Coffee Bar
6925 Stockton AveCozy local cafe with organic coffee & tea including bagels, sandwiches, salads. 15 min. walk
Berkeley local organic vegetarian pizza, artisan bakery & cheeses. Long lines but worth the wait! 10 min. drive
317 locals recommend
The Cheeseboard Pizza
1512 Shattuck AveBerkeley local organic vegetarian pizza, artisan bakery & cheeses. Long lines but worth the wait! 10 min. drive
Best Korean fried chicken (KFC) with 3 sauces in the East Bay as well as traditional Korean bbq beef and healthy tofu stone soups! Family run casual atmosphere. 10 min. drive
17 locals recommend
Gangnam Tofu Korean Cuisine
11740 San Pablo AveBest Korean fried chicken (KFC) with 3 sauces in the East Bay as well as traditional Korean bbq beef and healthy tofu stone soups! Family run casual atmosphere. 10 min. drive