Enjoying the summer fun is not just enjoying the sun at the beach but also going to other fun…read moreplaces. One place which I see more people are going in SF and the surrounding areas is parks. This means amusement parks and local , state , and federal parks. Even neighborhoods like Glen Park for a summer time hike around the canyon. Then you got East bay regional parks for more nature. Then hundreds of thousands of party people flocked to the Golden Gate Park last weekend for OSL ( Outside Side Land). What if I told you there is a park where there have fun things and it's open more than five days of week. It's located on Durant street in Berkeley and it's called Fun Park. On a Summer stroll on Telegraph on a sunny day and unto Durant street I landed at Fun Park. Inside there are lots items such as Pokémon characters and Kawaii goods. You will also see Sonny Angel blind boxes. You will see lots of Hello Kitty and Sanrio characters. They have claw machines .You can find my favorite Avocado & Sweet Mustard Lay chips. Overall a fun spot to spot characters all over inside Fun Park. Come to Fun Park Winter , Spring, Summer, or "Fall"and go on shopping "haul" on your favorite toys and "doll" and you don't need to go to the "shopping mall" Some of these items are "selectable" and some are "collectible"some are dolls which are animals and "vegetable" and go on a Summer stroll with Don Juan who is nothing "correctable"

This was a very fun experience where my friends told me there's a trinket shop and I was not…read moreexpecting to have so many cute stuff. . After lunch we came to the shop while shopping and it was a great stop. I found a lot of cute stickers and I love using it for my phones because they are 3D and they are a pop-up sticker which is so cute. . I also like coming here to check out their little plush toys which are food related and it's a Asian kind of food related items which is really resemble my culture and I find it so cute too have it on my tote bags. I was able to find a salmon one which is a little piece of salmon has a little cute face and a hologram shiny effect on the side of it which is so adorable. I also got a fennel vegetable which is green and has a little face as well. . They also have a lot of pop art items as well other brands to Sanrio brand plus she as well. Also upstairs there is a really cool room where you can make your own trinket items with sticking 3D little figurines to your Items. . If you love creating art and looking at cute stuff this is the spot to go to for sure. Thanks for reading and I hope this helps and have a yelp-tastic day.

A real gem in Berkeley. Great styles and excellent location! I've been coming here for years.read more

As I was walking near Campus and around Telegraph Avenue, it's interesting how many store front…read morechanges there have been over the 25+ years that my eyes have seen. Larry Blake's just closed and the old Cody's still makes that end of the street fairly lonely and even a bit creepy at night. And yet, Bancroft Clothing is still here, albeit as Store #15 in the Mccaulou's Department Store Chain. In past years, this store has been named as the "Best place to purchase Cal gear" per the Daily Californian Newspaper. And sure enough, when my sports-minded brother or my Dad comes to town, this is where they immediately go to buy a little Blue and Gold. They love the selection and the prices and I do too. The store itself is full and somewhat complex to navigate. While I'm here, I sometimes pick up a Clinque product for Mom or Gayle, and maybe look at the shoes upstairs. And for that, you might also want to stop in at the nearby Bill's Footwear on Telegraph, another South Side Survivor.

I love the store! Its location is great, and the ambiance & feeling of the store in general. It's…read morevery thoughtfully put together & easy to find items of interest. In addition to the home goods, which are incredible, I love the clothing options, handbags, wallets, & the jewelry which are all so beautiful. I wish I could buy it all! On each occasion that I shopped there, both women working at the shop are both quite knowledgable, friendly, and always guide me w/ suggestions of what i might be looking for. Every time I find what I'm looking for, and am very happy with each purchase from A Priori. It's a very pleasant place to shop & find gifts for family members & in my own home.

Wonderful store! I buy clothes here and things for the home and gifts. This is one of my favorite…read morestores in Berkeley.

I have not been to Fourth Street in some time and forgot how awesome it is. Bows and Arrows has a…read moregreat selection of well chosen clothing items and footwear. I bought the new Jack Purcell first string shoe online and picked it up at the store. The gentleman helping me was very knowledgeable and friendly. The store has a great vibe. I'm glad I had the experience of visiting the store and Fourth Street. It was very nice to try the shoes on in person versus buying online which since moving to the suburbs I am often guilty of. The shopping experience and at Bows and Arrows in particular is still best and most satisfying way to buy clothing.

Weird vibes in this store. No one greets you upon arrival, even if you're the sole customer. It's…read moreso odd, anti-customer service. The selection of pieces in the store is good, but the level of customer service and even simple acknowledgement is non-existent. This makes you not want to support the store. I've gone in several times and have never once been greeted or acknowledged. I've made several attempts, thinking it was a staffing or individual oversight; it's the whole team. No good. The lack of interaction is actually the opposite in all other stores in the area, and this location is still relatively new. Not a fitting representation of 4th street, which is a neighborly energy.

Leave your food and drinks by the door - they have a little table you can place these items at…read morewhile you wander about the store. Here, you'll find women's clothing, jewelry, handbags, hats, accessories, home, beauty, wellness, decor, and lifestyle items. You'll spend time perusing through every inch of the merchandised space. I found that they carry Clare V. handbags - they currently have the ones that are made from real leather, the kind that is buttery soft to the touch! (oooh). I found a book I was first introduced to via social media and when I had recognized it on their shelf, I knew it was meant to find me. There were a few eye-catching prints and colors apparel brands - on the higher-end price point, but looked to be well-made pieces. Good place to try to find a gift for someone or for yourself. Its connected to the kids shop next door and is under the same ownership.

Great clothes. Unique pieces. Timeless and trendy. Nice staff and owner. Thank you all for the…read morelovely clothes!

Stopping by Palm + Perkins is like therapy (this was especially true this holiday season since we…read moredidn't see family or go anywhere). It's really like a candy store for adults - there's something amazing (and made my local makers) in every corner you look! On this most recent visit, I went a couple days after Christmas and stocked up on holiday cards and ornaments for 2021 since all their holiday items were 50% off. The entire store was also 25% off as per their end-of-year sale. They have a fantastic selection of cards, gifts, homewares, jewelry, accessories, and select clothing items. It's the perfect place to treat yourself or others. They're doing a great job limiting people in their store and have hand sanitizer available.

I bought two birthday cards here because I like their greetings and design. Aside from greeting…read morecards, Palm + Perkins has a ton of other items that range from small gifts and home decor to overlooked kitchen utensils (like wine stoppers) and other knick knacks. Considering the small space, the store has a surprisingly large selection of items and it's all well organized. When checking out, the cashier was friendly and rang me up quickly. When I'm looking for a greeting card, gift or needing to stock up on utensils/tools for the house and kitchen, I will come back to Palm + Perkins. Just a thoughtful, gem of a store in the neighborhood.

If you are looking for something unique or special occasion, look no further. Rana curates her…read moreselection beautifully and provides a high level service. I enjoy the shopping experience at Chic and never feel pressured.

Rana has a unique and wonderful eye for finding the coolest fashion from around the world…read more I treasure my collection of the outfits I've acquired from Chic over many years. Dressing up is fun and provides me with extra motivation to keep getting out to do interesting things...

I adore the selection at Foxglove. The items I've bought there range from $50-$82 (they were on…read moresale) and from what I've seen, some items - especially regular price - go up to ~$100-$150. Expensive on a student budget, BUT their pieces are absolutely beautiful. Though I rarely shop for clothes, I treasure my blue wrap dress from Global Mamas and embroidered blouse from Foxglove. I cannot emphasize enough how much I love walking around on a beautiful spring day in Berkeley wearing these pieces. If you have the pocket change, treat yourself! I usually characterize the clothing look I love as "museum lady" and Foxglove fits that bill. The patterns are always interesting (animals, florals, geometrics, the list goes on), the fabric beautiful, and the cut flattering. They also have a TON (if not all?) of fair-trade and ethics-oriented brands. If I knew size and design preference, this is DEFINITELY a place I would buy a gift for a friend. There's also a lot of jewelry in the store, and some socks and knickknacks. I prefer being left on my own when I shop, so the lack of greeting when I walked into the store didn't bother me very much; aside from that, the staff was pretty friendly and I had a good purchasing experience.

What an amazing quaint little shop. We are walking up and down Solano Avenue while we were waiting…read moreto attend a tea party and we happened into Foxglove. They had the most beautiful clothes and accessories. I ended up buying a cute little purse. The service was impeccable. The ladies that worked there were so kind. What I got was a bit pricey, but I love the purse so much that I think it was worth it. Everything there was definitely high priced, but it was also very unique and special and awesome quality. I don't think you could go to a target and get this kind of Amazing service and item so you get what you pay for I love my new little purse.

Today, my friend and I visited. It's a very beautiful store. Unique and they make good use of the…read morespace. I got a scarf and she got some jewelry. I would definitely like to come back because there is so much to see very creative pieces some one of a kind nice quality throughout the store. It's a good experience. And then we went to tinsel trading right next-door for some more interesting things too enjoy looking at.

I am loving this store! The workers are are welcoming and friendly. Chic vibe. So many unique items…read moreto peruse around, (ie books, jewelry, bags, glasses, trinkets...). I ended up buying two stickers books and a beautiful floral gold ring. I would love to visit again to check out more of their items, and even to get gifts for people. Thanks again for the great service! Can't wait till my next visit.

Rude lady today. I won't spend my money here ever. Inquired about a 16 inch chain and she was…read moresnotty

I absolutely love this place! They have a gorgeous selection of fine jewelry designers, plus lots…read moreof more affordable pieces from their own brass and silver lines. Really cool mix of edgy, organic, and stunning quality across the board. My partner and I have gotten permanent jewelry from them three times. One year & two years later our bracelets have held up so well, no breaks. Sienna, who does their permanent jewelry, is lovely and super attentive to detail. When we went in for our newest bracelets, they kindly cleaned our other ones, as the stones had gotten a little grubby in the past year. They have a wide ranging selection of chain styles and tons of beautiful charms to add on. We were also able to request a particular stone/setting in advance. All of the sales staff are friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable! We have shopped at their original Oakland location during busy hours when they have gracefully been juggling multiple customers and still made the point to check in with us. Their Berkeley space is super open with lots of room for browsing. We tried on a number of rings and they were so helpful in explaining different settings, stone cuts, etc. I wilk be shopping here for years to come!