Must-see shopping in Berkeley

  • Dark Carnival

    Berkeley

    Rumor has it this is the oldest science-fiction, fantasy and horror bookstore in the country. Whether true or not, those who love this sort of genre of…

  • Sweet Dreams

    Berkeley

    If you've got kids and don't take them to Sweet Dreams, they may never forgive you. This independent toy store has a great range of well-curated goodness,…

  • Afikomen Judaica

    Berkeley

    This store boasts one of the most voluminous collections of Jewish gifts, souvenirs and general tchotckes (trinkets) anywhere. Need something religious,…

  • Amoeba Music

    Berkeley

    If you’re a music junkie, you might plan on spending a few hours at the original Berkeley branch of Amoeba Music, packed with massive quantities of new…

  • Down Home Music

    Berkeley

    North of Berkeley, this world-class store for roots, blues, folk, country, jazz and world music is affiliated with the Arhoolie record label, which has…

  • University Press Books

    Berkeley

    Across the street from campus, this academic and scholarly bookstore stocks works by UC Berkeley professors and other academic and museum publishers, with…

  • Moe’s Books

    Berkeley

    A long-standing local favorite, Moe’s offers four floors of new, used and remaindered books for hours of browsing.

  • Rasputin

    Berkeley

    Part of a San Francisco chain of music stores, this large space is full of new and used CDs, vinyl and DVD movies.

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