Best of Berkeley 2020

Berkeley — a vibrant hub of unique food, culture and activity — is a place that can be described in a variety of words, but “quiet” is seldom one of them.

The Berkeley Fire Trails are just a stone’s throw away from anywhere on campus and can provide an adventure for just a few minutes or for hours on end.

Consistently crowded, with people lining up outside on Sunday afternoons, the C.V. Starr East Asian Library, known colloquially as the East Asian Library, easily ranks among the top study spots on campus.

With maki rolls ranging from $2.25 to $6.95 and special rolls topping out at $10.95, Elmwood Avenue’s Manpuku will satisfy a sushi craving of any magnitude without breaking the bank.