Telegraph Ave has traditionally been the throbbing heart of studentville in Berkeley, the sidewalks crowded with undergrads, postdocs and youthful shoppers squeezing their way past throngs of vendors, buskers and panhandlers. Street stalls hawk everything from crystals to bumper stickers to self-published tracts. Several cafes and budget eateries cater to students.
If you're curious about the street's storied past, download the new Telegraph Berkeley Tour smartphone app. The free, self-guided walking tour was created by Guidekick and the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism.
