Westbrae

One of Berkeley's most affordable communities, Westbrae is an older Berkeley neighborhood full of character, cultural diversity, and residential tranquility. Gorgeous community gardens, a spacious park, playgrounds and a soccer field make it an ideal place to raise a family.

Westbrae's tree-lined streets are attractive and well-kept. Homebuyers of Westbrae real estate have their choice of Craftsman bungalows, Spanish revival cottages, post-war suburban-style homes, and a few early Victorians and farmhouses from when the town was first settled.

The jewel of Westbrae is the three-acre Cedar-Rose Park, a grassy expanse featuring two fenced playgrounds, picnic areas and public tennis courts. A jogging track, pool, and more are also open to the public at King Middle School. James Kenney Park offers midnight basketball, summer camps, tennis courts, a library, and a softball/soccer field.

For neighborhood shopping, Gilman Avenue is the spot. Some of our favorite places are Berkeley Bagels, Berkeley Natural Grocery, Coffee Conscious and Kiku Sushi. And just down the street is the up-and-coming Gillman District, which features Whole Foods, Philz Coffee, and Farm Burger. The neighborhood is also home to the highly rated Lalime's Cafe.