St. John's Presbyterian Church
2727 College Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705
Driving Directions
From the South:
Get on 80 North/East towards Sacramento. Get off at Ashby. Go East (toward the hills) on Ashby about 3 miles. Turn left on College Ave. Go about 1/2 mile, the Church will be on your right just after Derby St.
From the North:
Get on 80 South/West towards San Francisco. Get off at Ashby. Go East (toward the hills) on Ashby about 3 miles. Turn left on College Ave. Go about 1/2 mile, the Theatre will be on your right just after Derby St.
From the East:
Take 24 West toward San Francisco. Right after the Caldecott Tunnel, take 13 (Tunnel Road) towards Berkeley. Tunnel turns into Ashby. Turn right on College Ave. Go about 1/2 mile, the Theatre will be on your right just after Derby St.
From the West (San Francisco):
Take the Bay Bridge toward Oakland. Stay to the left after leaving the bridge. Get on 80 towards Berkeley/Sacramento. As soon as you're able get over to the right and get off on Ashby. Go East (toward the hills) on Ashby about 3 miles. Turn left on College Ave. Go about 1/2 mile, the Theatre will be on your right just after Derby St.
Parking
There is limited free parking in the church parking lot. When this fills up, there is street parking available around the church.
Public Transportation
The AC Transit 51 line passes directly by the Church on College Avenue. Two BART stations are equally close to the theater. From the Rockridge BART Station you can either walk (approx. 1 ½ miles) or catch the AC Transit 51 line right at BART. The other station is the Downtown Berkeley Station. From here you can catch the 51 bus on the West side of Shattuck.
Dining Suggestions
Kirala - Japanese, Sushi 2100 Ward Street, Berkeley (510) 549-3486
Arguably the best sushi in East Bay, if not the Bay Area, and worth the wait. Fresh sushi every time, especially unagi (eel), and excellent side dishes, like the grilled corn on the cob and eggplant. The service equals the food. (Urbanview)
Venezi - Italian 1799 University Avenue, Berkeley (510) 849-4681
"Italian food? I love looking at the frescos of hanging laundry...Berkeley's twisted sense of humor and seriousness concerning food is always side by side." (F.L.)
Downtown 2102 Shattuck Ave. (at Addison), Berkeley CA 94704 Mediterranean-influenced Californian cuisine: Three Chez Panisse alumni of Cesars fame have opened this high-profile eatery across from the Berkeley Rep. A stellar raw bar and late-night snacks are perfect accompaniments for pre- and post-theater cocktails. (review: East Bay Express).
Jordans at the Claremont Resort and Spa 41 Tunnel Road, Berkeley CA 94705 Jordan's is the Claremont's relaxed but elegant restaurant with views of the San Francisco Bay.
Cha-Ya 1686 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley CA; Tel. 510.981.1213
Cha-Ya's ingredients are partly organic, completely animal-free, and authentically home-style.
Juan's Place 941 Carleton, Berkeley CA; Tel. 510.845.6904
Big, juicy burritos, delicious enchiladas, yuppie mole sauce, and Mexican specialties. All rolled up in a warm, home-y atmosphere.