✅ You might enjoy watching my San Francisco travel tips video: th-cam.com/video/WUkIPSxUfyg/w-d-xo.html ✅ Or my 24 hours in San Francisco and Oakland Vlog: th-cam.com/video/6ncg03PwU8A/w-d-xo.html
Ah, my hometown. Central downtown has changed a lot. That McDonald's on University and Shattuck has been there for at least 40 years. Thanks for doing such a great job on this video.
I went to U.C Berkeley in the late 80s early 90s. So much has changed since then. I like this video. Honestly, I don't recognize much. I have been away from the Bay Area for too long.
I really miss the good food, the weather, friends at St. Columba Catholic Church, fresh meats and seafood, fresh flowers, etc. GO Berkeley. You are looking great (left in 1990). Love, kisses, and blessings. Deb in Ohio
Didn't know anything about Berkeley until I saw this video! Thank you, Chris, for introducing another interesting town in California, college towns are definitely underrated! But at least that leaves those towns for us explorers 😀
Berkeley looks amazing! I like all the different restaurant options available. I didn't get a chance to check it out on my two trips to San Francisco, but I'll need to go there on my next trip to the Bay Area.
Damn!!!! I miss my home. Downtown has changed so much. Where the BoA is located used to be a spot called Games of Berkeley. I'm glad to see Jupiter's is around. Man o Man, I miss B-Town, aint no other place like it
It was a family friendly video until 2:52 😂. So many great places to explore. Thanks Chris! Did you have a chance to make it to Zachary’s, the pizzeria?
Hi Chris, I was just in the San Francisco Bay Area last week, I was remembering your video on the pier mall, hope you can make one for Alcatraz, really enjoyed it ! Greetings fro Mexico
😂I love how dude quickly moved past a staple of Berkeley's, the Berkeley Wing Nut! It's okay dude! They won't bite (too much)! Wow, has that town changed since the last time I was there. Where that art building sits used to be the _Bank of America_ and where they put the _BofA_ used to sit _Kinko's,_ I believe. He should have kept heading down _Shattuck_ towards _Pegasus Books._ Also, check out the north side of _Shattuck._ There's a _really good_ pizza place down that way called _Cheese Board Collective._ Some of the best tasting pizza _ever_ ! Plus, they're _really_ cool people, in that at the end of their night, they hand out free slices to a few homeless people who will gather for that treat.
@@YellowProductions, sure. Also, head up to _Telegraph Ave._ That's the _perfect_ place to people watch. ' _People's Park,_ too. 😂 P.S. If you go to the UC's cafeteria, just around the northeast corner (and one block north) of _People's Park,_ on Sundays, the public is allowed to eat their buffet for around ten bucks. And the spread is _wonderful_ ! Plus you get to feel the energy from all those college kids buzzing around the place.
@@shawnstewart6148, _Fat Slice_ is _hella_ good! _Blondie's_ ain't too bad either. Do you ever go over to North Beach in SF? If not, hit up _Tony’s Pizza Napoletana._ I _love_ that spot. Have you ever been to _Artichoke Basille's Pizza_ on Telegraph Avenue just past the border of Berkeley and into Oakland? If not, go there. They're based out of NYC and their slices are large and taste _great._ 🤪🍕
@@Silence_Duder_Gooder I wish I had been to those places but sadly no. Now, I live in Fresno, thus, I cannot try out those spots until I visit my hometown again. Unfortunately, I don't know when that will be. But thanx for the recommendations.
Less homeless on your walk than normal. If you venture outside that area, it gets grimier with more homeless and mentally ill on the streets. But the University of California at Berkeley is a world class educational institution.
I am from Portland, Oregon, and I just visited Salt Lake City for the first time. I was amazed how clean it was and how parking was still free for the first hour downtown, at the Capitol, in the entertainment districts, etc. I felt like I was at an American city that was 25 years ago. Everything was quaint and nice. I plan to visit again next spring. Your video was great to watch - looks pretty nice, but those Parking fees are quite something.
SLC is a nice city. And it's more progressive than most people think. The next time you're there, head over to _300 W._ and _North Temple,_ that's just northwest of downtown, and hit up _Crown Burger._ TRUST ME! Get the _Colossal Burger_ and Onion Rings. It will run you around $13.00 but the wait is _well worth_ it. They give you around 15 or 16 mostly large rings. And they're quality, as the barometer of a good onion ring is when you bite into it, the onion doesn't slide out of the crumbed batter. You can also put a couple of those rings on your already huge burger, which includes a heavy portion of pastrami!? I add pickles to my order. And the place will be packed, usually, if you're there around lunch or dinnertime. But you won't wait long, as their staff flies around that place getting out quality food and fast. They're like worker bees those folks. You won't leave hungry, that is for sure. And if you don't want the meal I get every time I go, they have a ton of different items on their menu. Such as grilled cheese sandwiches and soups and Mexican food, if you wish for such a thing. Gyros, too. Fish. You name it! www.crown-burgers.com/menu.php
A snapshot of a moment in time for this longtime downtown Berkeley resident.. The picturesque early 20th century buildings he mentioned are being torn down left and right to build highrises. Many storefront businesses have closed either because their buildings were, or are about to be, demolished, or have simply gone out of business, like Walgreen's and Missing Link bicycles. If it seems like the only businesses left downtown are restaurants, it's because other businesses have closed due to competition from online shopping and nearby cities that have malls where you can park your car without exorbitant fees. At least the construction and the outdoor seating have inspired the city to eliminate the panhandlers who used to be at least one to a block on downtown Shattuck Ave., and move the homeless encampments down to the industrial area near the freeway, though you still find the odd homeless person sleeping in the streets in daytime. There's still enough crime that some downtown businesses, like hairdressers, keep their front door locked during business hours and eyeball you before they let you in. This year the downtown Wells Fargo bank installed bulletproof shields at the tellers' windows.
Plenty of food to sustain the hectic brain activities. P.S. That ‘crazy dancing guy’ used to be a mathematics and philosophy double major at Berkeley. 🤣 Great walking tour! 👍🏻👏🏻
Hello Chris, Great walk video once more.... I see a lot of public transport, why is renting a car in Los Angeles area recommended? I'm a European and used to our busy and not so social traffic here, will it be easy for someone like me to drive in the LA area? Thanks once more, have a great day! Greetings from the Netherlands
Thanks Barry -- the public transport doesn't run that frequently and you may find the stations on the sketchy side. Amd many attractions arent served by public transit at all. I advise Uber or Lyft for folks who don't want to drive.
@@YellowProductions Thanks Chris, you visited Europe, is traffic in The USA and specific California comparable or do you find traffic in Europe (much) worse? I visited Las Vegas in 2007 and was amazed how much room drivers give you even when it is very busy. I also visited Boston and New York in 2019, but i think those cities compare to Europe. Thanks again.... Looking forward to your next video!!!😀 P.s., maybe a tip for a video: Traffic in the USA
✅ You might enjoy watching my San Francisco travel tips video: th-cam.com/video/WUkIPSxUfyg/w-d-xo.html
✅ Or my 24 hours in San Francisco and Oakland Vlog: th-cam.com/video/6ncg03PwU8A/w-d-xo.html
Ah, my hometown. Central downtown has changed a lot. That McDonald's on University and Shattuck has been there for at least 40 years. Thanks for doing such a great job on this video.
Thanks Shonn!
Berkeley is a great place to spend an afternoon or two. Great videos Chris!
Thanks terence
Chris, your videos are clear, kind, and fun. Always a treat.
Thanks Tami!
I went to U.C Berkeley in the late 80s early 90s. So much has changed since then. I like this video. Honestly, I don't recognize much. I have been away from the Bay Area for too long.
I really miss the good food, the weather, friends at St. Columba Catholic Church, fresh meats and seafood, fresh flowers, etc. GO Berkeley. You are looking great (left in 1990). Love, kisses, and blessings. Deb in Ohio
I love Berkeley ❤. Great Video!!
Didn't know anything about Berkeley until I saw this video! Thank you, Chris, for introducing another interesting town in California, college towns are definitely underrated! But at least that leaves those towns for us explorers 😀
Thanks Kristina! Berkeley is definitely spot worth checking out off the usual San Fran Bay area tourist path
Berkeley looks amazing! I like all the different restaurant options available. I didn't get a chance to check it out on my two trips to San Francisco, but I'll need to go there on my next trip to the Bay Area.
Lots of great food and cheap in a small area ;)
Good work avoiding the crazy guy
Hah
He wasn't crazy, he's a B-Town Wing Nut
Such a great video! I just forwarded it to my stepsister, who may be moving back to Northern California.
Thanks Jeannified!
Hi Chris. Thanks for the walking tour. I love the mixture of the old and new. Take care.
Thanks James!
Nice video! It looks like a fun place to hang out.
Damn!!!! I miss my home. Downtown has changed so much. Where the BoA is located used to be a spot called Games of Berkeley. I'm glad to see Jupiter's is around. Man o Man, I miss B-Town, aint no other place like it
Awesome job chris
Thanks Adam
It was a family friendly video until 2:52 😂. So many great places to explore. Thanks Chris! Did you have a chance to make it to Zachary’s, the pizzeria?
Hah! Negative.. didn't make it to that pizza spot. Short stay. Only 1 night. Quick in and out
Thank you for the tour!
Thanks photog!
You might want to check out the Solano Ave commercial corridor in northern Berkeley
Thanks for the tip
My friend grew up here, then his family moved to London uk when he was 14 years old
Hi Chris, I was just in the San Francisco Bay Area last week, I was remembering your video on the pier mall, hope you can make one for Alcatraz, really enjoyed it ! Greetings fro Mexico
Thanks Erick!
😂I love how dude quickly moved past a staple of Berkeley's, the Berkeley Wing Nut!
It's okay dude! They won't bite (too much)!
Wow, has that town changed since the last time I was there. Where that art building sits used to be the _Bank of America_ and where they put the _BofA_ used to sit _Kinko's,_ I believe.
He should have kept heading down _Shattuck_ towards _Pegasus Books._
Also, check out the north side of _Shattuck._ There's a _really good_ pizza place down that way called _Cheese Board Collective._ Some of the best tasting pizza _ever_ ! Plus, they're _really_ cool people, in that at the end of their night, they hand out free slices to a few homeless people who will gather for that treat.
Thanks for the extra tips
@@YellowProductions, sure.
Also, head up to _Telegraph Ave._
That's the _perfect_ place to people watch. '
_People's Park,_ too. 😂
P.S. If you go to the UC's cafeteria, just around the northeast corner (and one block north) of _People's Park,_ on Sundays, the public is allowed to eat their buffet for around ten bucks.
And the spread is _wonderful_ ! Plus you get to feel the energy from all those college kids buzzing around the place.
kudos to for knowing the term "Wing Nut" and yeah Cheese Board is cool but it aint Fat Slice
@@shawnstewart6148, _Fat Slice_ is _hella_ good! _Blondie's_ ain't too bad either.
Do you ever go over to North Beach in SF? If not, hit up _Tony’s Pizza Napoletana._
I _love_ that spot.
Have you ever been to _Artichoke Basille's Pizza_ on Telegraph Avenue just past the border of Berkeley and into Oakland? If not, go there. They're based out of NYC and their slices are large and taste _great._ 🤪🍕
@@Silence_Duder_Gooder I wish I had been to those places but sadly no. Now, I live in Fresno, thus, I cannot try out those spots until I visit my hometown again. Unfortunately, I don't know when that will be. But thanx for the recommendations.
Less homeless on your walk than normal. If you venture outside that area, it gets grimier with more homeless and mentally ill on the streets. But the University of California at Berkeley is a world class educational institution.
Yeah. I unfortunately saw plenty of folks living on the streets there. Sad.
@@YellowProductions Yeah, pretty horrible. Worse in Oakland and in San Francisco. No solutions at this point.
@@normandea, but let's send Ukraine more billions for bombs though!
I am from Portland, Oregon, and I just visited Salt Lake City for the first time. I was amazed how clean it was and how parking was still free for the first hour downtown, at the Capitol, in the entertainment districts, etc. I felt like I was at an American city that was 25 years ago. Everything was quaint and nice. I plan to visit again next spring. Your video was great to watch - looks pretty nice, but those Parking fees are quite something.
Salt Lake City is pretty neat
SLC is a nice city.
And it's more progressive than most people think.
The next time you're there, head over to _300 W._ and _North Temple,_ that's just northwest of downtown, and hit up _Crown Burger._ TRUST ME!
Get the _Colossal Burger_ and Onion Rings. It will run you around $13.00 but the wait is _well worth_ it. They give you around 15 or 16 mostly large rings. And they're quality, as the barometer of a good onion ring is when you bite into it, the onion doesn't slide out of the crumbed batter. You can also put a couple of those rings on your already huge burger, which includes a heavy portion of pastrami!? I add pickles to my order.
And the place will be packed, usually, if you're there around lunch or dinnertime. But you won't wait long, as their staff flies around that place getting out quality food and fast. They're like worker bees those folks.
You won't leave hungry, that is for sure.
And if you don't want the meal I get every time I go, they have a ton of different items on their menu. Such as grilled cheese sandwiches and soups and Mexican food, if you wish for such a thing. Gyros, too. Fish. You name it!
www.crown-burgers.com/menu.php
A snapshot of a moment in time for this longtime downtown Berkeley resident.. The picturesque early 20th century buildings he mentioned are being torn down left and right to build highrises. Many storefront businesses have closed either because their buildings were, or are about to be, demolished, or have simply gone out of business, like Walgreen's and Missing Link bicycles. If it seems like the only businesses left downtown are restaurants, it's because other businesses have closed due to competition from online shopping and nearby cities that have malls where you can park your car without exorbitant fees. At least the construction and the outdoor seating have inspired the city to eliminate the panhandlers who used to be at least one to a block on downtown Shattuck Ave., and move the homeless encampments down to the industrial area near the freeway, though you still find the odd homeless person sleeping in the streets in daytime. There's still enough crime that some downtown businesses, like hairdressers, keep their front door locked during business hours and eyeball you before they let you in. This year the downtown Wells Fargo bank installed bulletproof shields at the tellers' windows.
Unfortunately The Halal Guys on Center Street in downtown Berkeley has already closed.
Bummer
Plenty of food to sustain the hectic brain activities.
P.S. That ‘crazy dancing guy’ used to be a mathematics and philosophy double major at Berkeley. 🤣
Great walking tour! 👍🏻👏🏻
Hah!
in n out also hijacked🌸
Pretty interesting:)
Thanks Ella!
Tbyh🌸
haha this video makes Shattuck seem kinda nice
Hello Chris,
Great walk video once more.... I see a lot of public transport, why is renting a car in Los Angeles area recommended? I'm a European and used to our busy and not so social traffic here, will it be easy for someone like me to drive in the LA area?
Thanks once more, have a great day!
Greetings from the Netherlands
Thanks Barry -- the public transport doesn't run that frequently and you may find the stations on the sketchy side. Amd many attractions arent served by public transit at all. I advise Uber or Lyft for folks who don't want to drive.
@@YellowProductions Thanks Chris, you visited Europe, is traffic in The USA and specific California comparable or do you find traffic in Europe (much) worse?
I visited Las Vegas in 2007 and was amazed how much room drivers give you even when it is very busy. I also visited Boston and New York in 2019, but i think those cities compare to Europe.
Thanks again....
Looking forward to your next video!!!😀
P.s., maybe a tip for a video: Traffic in the USA
swedish fish🌸
FAST FORWARD AND IT IS GETTING LIKE ITS NEIGHBOR ...Oakland.
i was mostly watching this video to see if its like its neighboring cities like oakland and richmond
Old maybe but classic?? half price books not so much, I go to them every week...
I liked _Pegasus_ better.
i just ate a brownie.
iybodd🌸
Tmpj🌸
You need to sort out the over saturated color in your video as it looks like a cartoon.
It's purposeful. I like colors 😉
@@YellowProductions Go and watch a Tom & Jerry cartoon then.
Yeah, color grading is way off.
Not sure why he's oversaturated the colours. Makes it look like a scene from GTA V on the PlayStation rather than any proper travel guide.
you have a great cadence
Thanks Stanley!
Nicer college town area for smarter people please help me
Lemon flavoured milk tea sounds horrific
Hah
They have lemon teas AND milk tea. Great chain shop
😁😁 marijuana smell. Welcome to Berkeley!
What's wrong with that? 😂
Thnbywt
😂everywhere else business’s are closed or for rent this is so fake