Central Berkeley Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Jack London Square
Shop, dine and stroll to your heart’s content in this waterside square, named after the novelist who spent his childhood here.
University of California, Berkeley
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of California, Berkeley during your trip to Berkeley. Attend a sporting event or discover the beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area.
RingCentral Coliseum
Catch an event at RingCentral Coliseum during your trip to Oakland. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Oracle Arena
Catch an event at Oracle Arena during your trip to Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.
Greek Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at Greek Theater during your stay in Berkeley. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Oakland Zoo
Watch alligators being fed, ride a train through the Australian outback and see a herd of elephants on the African savannah at this animal park.
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Other neighbourhoods around Central Berkeley
South Berkeley
While you're in South Berkeley, take in top sights like Telegraph Avenue and jump on the metro at Ashby Station to see more of the city.
Downtown Berkeley
Take time in Downtown Berkeley to visit attractions like Historic Berkeley and Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Downtown Berkeley Station to see more of the city.
Southwest Berkeley
While visiting Southwest Berkeley, you might make a stop by sights like Berkeley Iron Works and Takara Sake.
North Berkeley
While visiting North Berkeley, you might make a stop by sights like Historic Berkeley and Aftel Archive of Curious Scents.
Northwest Berkeley
While you're in Northwest Berkeley, take in top sights like Berkeley Marina and jump on the metro at North Berkeley Station to see more of the city.
Elmwood
While visiting Elmwood, you might make a stop by sights like Telegraph Avenue and Chabad of the East Bay.
- Oracle Park
- Pier 39
- Golden Gate Park
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Moscone Convention Center
- San Francisco Bay
- Alcatraz Island
- Chase Center
- Presidio of San Francisco
- Muir Woods National Monument
- Jack London Square
- University of California
- San Francisco Zoo
- University of San Francisco
- Palace of Fine Arts
- Embarcadero Center
- California Academy of Sciences
- Ocean Beach
- Greek Theater
- Berkeley Marina