My wife and I traveled to the Berkeley/Oakland area to visit our son who move there 5 years ago. (now we know why he did) This is a great friendly area. Staying at Jen and Tom's place for our visit made it feel like part of the community. Very comfortable accommodations, close to everything, well within walking distance to public transportation, but you really have everything you need close by. Look forward to returning to the area again, would recommend this place to anyone.