There's a lot visitors like about Berkeley, especially its restaurants and live music. Top places to visit include San Francisco Bay. In the surrounding area, popular sights include Pier 39 and Alcatraz Island.


Berkeley's Downtown Berkeley neighborhood is known for its restaurants and opera house, and entices visitors with attractions including Historic Berkeley and Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive.

Berkeley's North Berkeley neighborhood is home to attractions such as Historic Berkeley and Aftel Archive of Curious Scents.
The South Berkeley neighborhood has lots to see including Telegraph Avenue and Berkeley Flea Market.
Berkeley's Berkeley Hills neighborhood is home to attractions such as Tilden Regional Park and Indian Rock Park.

If you'd like to get a taste of Berkeley student life, check out University of California, Berkeley, located 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from central Berkeley. Let yourself be amazed at the art galleries in the area— your cultural tour starts here. Berkeley has many other landmarks you might want to see such as Alcatraz Island and Golden Gate Bridge.

Greek Theater is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from central Berkeley, why not stop by during your stay. If you enjoy the show and want to see another, Zellerbach Playhouse is just a short walk away.
Intellectual energy radiates from the University of California campus, where free-thinking has been the city's calling card since the 1960s. Telegraph Avenue still pulses with counterculture vibes – browse used bookstores and vintage shops between bites at vegan cafes. The Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive showcase cutting-edge exhibitions that spark conversation. Catch world-class performances at Berkeley Repertory Theater or live music at the UC Theatre. Sports enthusiasts can cheer at Memorial Stadium while nature lovers find respite in the Berkeley Hills with panoramic bay views. The city's progressive spirit infuses its renowned culinary scene, where farm-to-table isn't a trend but a way of life.
