North Berkeley is a neighborhood of

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. It is situated north of

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, spanning from Hearst Avenue to Eunice Street, and touches the northwest corner of the

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campus. North Berkeley's primary business district is known as the Gourmet Ghetto. The North Berkeley BART station is located just outside the far western edge of the neighborhood; the Downtown Berkeley BART station is closer to the Gourmet Ghetto. North Berkeley is sometimes defined to include the Northbrae and

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neighborhoods;North Berkeley neighborhood in Berkeley, California (CA), 94703, 94706, 94707, 94709 detailed profile
/ref> however, all three areas are distinct local neighborhoods. It contains the Berkeley Rose Garden, and John Hinkel Park.

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