Fourth Street, Berkeley Shopping Guide

A map some of the coolest independent shops in Fourth Street, Berkeley.

Builders Booksource

With the proliferation of home-improvement shows it seems that if you have a thousand dollars and a can of paint you can turn any room into a designer showroom. For anyone who is looking for a...

Erica Tanov

Carrying clothing from her own brand and others of a similar vein, Erica Tanov sees the modern woman as a Zen fairy who still manages to run her own business, raise three healthy kids and pair...

Flight 001

These days where every train station and airport have become bastions of legalized assault, it's nearly impossible to be a fashionable traveler. So, you have two options, you could travel in...

Hydra

Several men walking around in a bath and soap store. What is wrong with this picture? Hydra is no average soap monger you see. It tricks you into going in with fantastic displays like buckets full...

Lunettes du Monde

You will pay dearly but gladly for glasses from Lunettes du Monde. Then you will put on your glasses, find yourself staring at any shiny surface and smile. The store understands that glasses are...

Miki's Paper

A purveyor of Japanese hand stenciled paper, Miki's Paper proves that on rare occasions a store can be a calm, tranquil space. We're not sure why it happens, but as soon as you walk into...

Rabat

Reliable and steady may not sound complimentary, but Rabat proves that it can be the highest of compliments. If you ever want shoes in San Francisco, Rabat should be one of your first stops....

Thousand Cranes

Most of us know futons as "college furniture". Enter Thousand Cranes, the Japanese futon shop. It seems in Japan futons are perfectly stylish and functional pieces of furniture....

Builders Booksource

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With the proliferation of home-improvement shows it seems that if you have a thousand dollars and a can of paint you can turn any room into a designer showroom. For anyone who is looking for a reality check or a house that doesn't involve MDF, stop by Builders Booksource. The aptly named bookstore stocks titles focusing on the building trade--a phenomenal resource for contractors and...

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Address:
1817 4th Street
Berkeley CA 94710

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Phone: 1-510-845-6874 or 1-800-843-2028
Hours: Mon-Sat: 8:30-7 Sun: 10-7

Tags: architecture, books, design

Erica Tanov

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Carrying clothing from her own brand and others of a similar vein, Erica Tanov sees the modern woman as a Zen fairy who still manages to run her own business, raise three healthy kids and pair wines with food. The store's line of ethereal, utterly feminine clothes is manufactured with multiple colors and types of fabrics each season. This allows shoppers to create a color palate for each...

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Address:
1837 4th Street
Berkeley CA 94710

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Phone: 1-510-849-3331
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-6 Sun: 12-5

Tags: children's clothing, local designers, women's clothing

Flight 001

These days where every train station and airport have become bastions of legalized assault, it's nearly impossible to be a fashionable traveler. So, you have two options, you could travel in the back seat of your parents' car or you could begin an intensive regimen to re-program your mind. Our suggested starting point: pay a visit to Flight 001. Named after a Pan Am flight which...

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Address:
1774 4th Street
Berkeley CA 94710

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Phone: 1-510-526-1001
Hours: Mon-Sat: 10-6 Sun: 10-6

Tags: bags, gadgets, luggage, travel

Hydra

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Several men walking around in a bath and soap store. What is wrong with this picture? Hydra is no average soap monger you see. It tricks you into going in with fantastic displays like buckets full of rubber ducks and a giant paper mache layer cake. It is simply impossible not to go in and take a look around. Luckily those who wander inside will not regret it. Handmade soaps, fragrant...

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Address:
1710 4th Street
Berkeley CA 94701

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Phone: 1-510-559-9796
Hours: Mon-Thu: 11-6 Fri: 11-7 Sat: 10-7 Sun: 11-6

Tags: bath and body products

Lunettes du Monde

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You will pay dearly but gladly for glasses from Lunettes du Monde. Then you will put on your glasses, find yourself staring at any shiny surface and smile. The store understands that glasses are a fashion item as much as a medical necessity. It has an amazing selection of frames, from the European standards to those little known Japanese brands. It's easy to get overwhelmed by the...

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Address:
1799 East 4th Street
Berkeley CA 94710

Phone: 1-510-559-8181
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-5:30 Sun: 12-5

Tags: eyewear

Miki's Paper

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A purveyor of Japanese hand stenciled paper, Miki's Paper proves that on rare occasions a store can be a calm, tranquil space. We're not sure why it happens, but as soon as you walk into Miki's Paper the tone and volume of your voice changes. Perhaps it's the thought that you are in the presence of fine art, as you look at walls covered with gorgeous paper, even the plain...

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Address:
1801 4th Street
Berkeley CA 94710

Phone: 1-510-845-9530
Hours: Mon-Thu: 10:30-6 Fri-Sat: 10:30-6:30 Sun: Closed

Tags: japan, paper goods

Rabat

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Reliable and steady may not sound complimentary, but Rabat proves that it can be the highest of compliments. If you ever want shoes in San Francisco, Rabat should be one of your first stops. Rabat reliably has a great collection of shoes from big and small designers. The shoes tend to be quirky yet classic; think funky heel not stiletto. About one-third of the store is dedicated to...

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Address:
1825 4th Street
Berkeley CA 94710

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Phone: 1-510-549-9195
Hours: Mon-Sat: 10-6 Sun: 11-6

Tags: men's shoes, women's shoes

Thousand Cranes

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Most of us know futons as "college furniture". Enter Thousand Cranes, the Japanese futon shop. It seems in Japan futons are perfectly stylish and functional pieces of furniture. Thousand Cranes lets you pick a frame and match with a ridiculous number of different fabrics for coverings. But calling Thousand Cranes a futon shop would be selling it ridiculously short. You'll...

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Address:
1803 4th Street
Berkeley CA 94710

Phone: 1-510-849-0501
Hours: Mon-Sun: 10-6

Tags: furniture, futons, home accessories, japan
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