Berkeley

Attractions & Activities

Aquatic Park

Aquatic Park has the distinction of being Berkeley's largest public park, with about 32 acres of land and a 67-acre series of lakes and lagoons. One o ... (more) ...

Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center & Cafe

For over 30 years, the multiple-award-winning Ashkenaz has built a solid reputation for providing quality entertainment to a diverse multicultural cro ... (more) ...

Berkeley Art Museum

Started in the 1960s with a large donation from artist Hans Hoffman, the Berkeley Art Museum has gathered an impressive collection, especially of cont ... (more) ...

Berkeley History Center

The Berkeley Historical Society strives to collect and preserve all manner of items related to the people of Berkeley. Themed exhibits at the museum c ... (more) ...

Berkeley Rose Garden

For flower fanatics, this is a definite must-see. The 3.5 acre terraced park features some 3000 rose bushes comprised of about 250 different species – ... (more) ...

Cesar Chavez Park

What do you do with an unsightly landfill that has outlived its usefulness? Well, in Berkeley, you turn it into a public park. Built in 1991 and named ... (more) ...

Golden Gate Fields

Opened in 1941, Golden Gate Fields features two racecourses and is a favorite diversion during both the spring and winter meets. Check out the horses ... (more) ...

Habitot Children's Museum

Fun hands-on exhibits encourage youngsters to learn through play. Create dams and float boats at the water station, and learn about gravity and motion ... (more) ...

Jazz School

Founded in 1997, the Jazz School is an innovative center for instruction and performance that has very few peers anywhere in the world. The school is ... (more) ...

Judah L Magnes Museum

Since its founding in 1962, the Magnes has amassed an impressive collection of over 30,000 items relating to the Jewish experience. In addition to ove ... (more) ...

Julia Morgan Center for the Performing Arts

Music, dance, and drama are on the schedule at this wonderful performing arts center, which doubles as a home for arts organizations such as the Berke ... (more) ...

Lacis Museum of Lace & Textiles

Established by the merger between the Lacis retail store and an amazing private collection, this museum will appeal not just to needlework and sewing ... (more) ...

Pacific Film Archives Theater

Film fans will want to put this theater, which functions as the exhibition space for the Pacific Film Archives, at the top of their itineraries. Progr ... (more) ...

Phoebe A Hearst Museum of Anthropology

Named for its most significant benefactor, this anthropology museum was founded in 1901, the first of its kind west of the Mississippi. Initially know ... (more) ...

Scharffen Berger Chocolate Maker

Founded in 2000 by a former physician and a former winery owner, Scharffen Berger has become a premier chocolate manufacturer. Free public tours are a ... (more) ...

Takara Sake Museum

The first of its type in the US, this museum offers details of the sake-making process, through a short video presentation and various exhibits of ant ... (more) ...

Tilden Park

With over 2000 acres to explore, Tilden Park could keep you occupied for days. The sandy beach at Lake Anza is a great place to start – enjoy a lazy a ... (more) ...

University of California Botanical Garden

Established in 1890, this 34-acre botanic garden has been in its present location since the 1920s. There's much to see here, so plan several hours if ... (more) ...

University of California – Berkeley

Berkeley is a respected academic institution, but it's also a great place to walk around and soak up some of the Berkeley vibe. Get a self-guided walk ... (more) ...