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Oakland and Berkeley

Oakland and Berkeley Travel Guide

The town often referred to as the People's Republic of Berkeley retains its liberal image, though it's drastically tamer than it was in the late 1960s. It's now as famous for chef and food activist Alice Waters (and her pricey restaurant Chez Panisse) as it is for its role as the birthplace of the Free Speech movement. Oakland is polishing some of its rough edges, too, with a successful port and a revitalized downtown, alternative arts scene, and hipster cafés and boutiques.

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Berkeley in the 60s