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LOCATION
The Crowden Music Center is located at 1475 Rose Street, Berkeley, CA,94702. The entrance on Rose Street is a few feet west of Sacramento Street. The campus is less than half a mile from the North Berkeley BART station, and less than quarter of a mile away from the Monterey Market and its neighboring cafes. Highway access is excellent, and though the parking lot is reserved for faculty and staff, there is ample street parking in the area. |
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ACCOMODATIONS Some families prefer to stay in Berkeley during the workshop, and there are numerous hotels within driving distance. DoubleTree by Hilton Berkeley Marina, Rodeway Inn on University Avenue, and Holiday Inn Express Berkeley are all conveniently located, but please keep in mind that we cannot vouch for these hotels and we encourage you to do your own research. OFF CAMPUS Restaurants Cafes & Markets near campus Within walking distance Monterey Market - organic produce Espresso Roma - coffee and espresso drinks, pastries. Ample outdoor space Gioia Pizzeria - sells by the pie and the slice, limited seating Lilly's Restaurant - Chinese A short drive away FatApples Restaurant and Bakery - diner fare but better Cheese Board Pizza - gourmet pizza Gregoire's - inventive, gourmet takeout Saul's Restaurant and Deli - New York with a bit of CA Masse's Pastries - beautiful, some of the best sweets in the East Bay Guerrila Cafe - limited seating but excellent coffee and espresso drinks and food Parks Cedar-Rose Park has play areas, picnic areas, restroom facilities Ohlone Park has a playground, picnic areas, and community gardens Musical Instruments and Supplies Ifshin Violins - an eight-minute drive away, on Fairmount Avenue in El Cerrito |
PUBLIC TRANSPORT Directions from BART Take the Richmond BART train. Exit BART at the North Berkeley station Go North on Sacramento Street for four blocks Turn Left on Rose Street (about 0.5 miles from the station) Driving Directions to 1475 Rose Street, Berkeley, CA DRIVING DIRECTIONS From the East Bay Take I-580 W toward San Francisco/Oakland Continue on I-580 W/I-80 E (East-shore Freeway) past the Bay Bridge Follow Signs To Berkeley Take the University Ave exit towards Berkeley Turn Right onto University Avenue Turn Left onto Sacramento Street Turn Left onto Rose Street From San Francisco Take the I-80 E ramp towards Oakland Merge onto I-80 E Cross the Bay Bridge After Crossing the Bridge, Stay to the Left and Follow Signs To Berkeley Take the University Avenue exit towards Berkeley Turn Right onto University Avenue Turn Left onto Sacramento Street Turn Left onto Rose Street From San Jose Take I-880 N towards Oakland Take I-980 E towards Walnut Creek (CA-24) Take CA-24 E towards Berkeley/Walnut Creek Take the Martin Luther King Jr Way exit towards 51st Street Merge onto Martin Luther King Jr Way Turn Right onto Adeline Street Turn Slight Left onto Martin Luther King Jr Way Turn Left onto University Avenue Turn Right onto Sacramento Street Turn Left onto Rose Street CROWDEN MUSIC SCHOOL 1475 Rose Street Berkeley California 94702 |
