Welcome to Ocean View, Fourth Street
Situated in Berkeley's northwest corner is Ocean View, a neighborhood once at the city's frontier that has been transformed through a mix of reinvestment, renovation and retail.
The neighborhood's historic character is evident in its architectural legacy. South of Cedar Street, Fourth Street's real estate is made up of early Victorians and neo-colonial houses, along with Craftsman bungalows and shingled cottages built in the 1910s, '20s, and '30s. North of Cedar, the housing stock consists mostly of pre-war bungalows and small cottages from the 1940s and '50s.
Fourth Street has become one of the East Bay's most successful commercial districts, with dozens of boutiques, upscale shops and forward-thinking restaurants. The tree-lined street resembles an open-air promenade and is popular with locals and visitors alike. Some of the East Bay's best home decor stores are congregated here, and no shopping trip is complete without a visit to Bette's Oceanview Diner. Grab a coffee from nearby Peet's and enjoy some live music while you wait in line.
Nearby, the Gilman District has developed into one of the most in-demand areas of Berkeley.
Ocean View is also home to a quaint park, and the Berkeley Marina lies just a stone's throw away, as does access to the Bay Area's major freeways.
Located in the City of Berkeley
