Sleepy Cat Books: A Literary Haven in Berkeley

Getting There

• Walking

  From the intersection of Telegraph Avenue and Bancroft Way (near the UC Berkeley campus), walk south on Telegraph Avenue for approximately two blocks. Sleepy Cat Books will be on your right at 2509 Telegraph Avenue. This is a straightforward walk along a bustling commercial street.

• Public Transport

  From Downtown Berkeley BART station, walk southeast on Shattuck Avenue, then turn right onto Durant Avenue. Walk two blocks to Telegraph Avenue, turn left, and walk north on Telegraph Avenue for half a block. Sleepy Cat Books will be on your left at 2509 Telegraph Ave. AC Transit buses also serve the area, with several lines stopping near Telegraph Avenue and Durant Avenue. Check AC Transit schedules for specific routes and times. A single AC Transit fare is $2.80.

• Parking

  Several parking garages are located near Telegraph Avenue, including the Telegraph Channing Garage at 2450 Durant Avenue. Street parking is also available, but can be limited, especially during peak hours. The Telegraph Channing Garage offers the first hour free, with subsequent hourly rates. Metered street parking typically costs $2.50 per hour, with varying time limits.