Downtown Berkeley Travel Guide
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Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive
Discover works by Rubens, Pollock and Warhol and watch movies by international filmmakers at this museum of the University of California.
Historic Berkeley
Find out about the history of Berkeley with a stop at Historic Berkeley. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Berkeley Repertory Theater
You can make plans for a show at Berkeley Repertory Theater during your stay in Berkeley. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
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.
Oakland Arena
Catch an event at Oakland Arena during your trip to Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Berkeley
Central Berkeley
Central Berkeley might not have many top sights, but Historic Berkeley and Berkeley Repertory Theater are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Elmwood
While visiting Elmwood, you might make a stop by sights like Telegraph Avenue and Chabad of the East Bay.
North Berkeley
While visiting North Berkeley, you might make a stop by sights like Historic Berkeley and Aftel Archive of Curious Scents.
Southwest Berkeley
While visiting Southwest Berkeley, you might make a stop by sights like Berkeley Iron Works and Takara Sake.
Upper Telegraph
While Upper Telegraph isn't home to many top sights, Telegraph Avenue and Chabad of the East Bay are some notable places to visit nearby.
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- Berkeley Repertory Theater
- Magnes Collection of Jewish Art & Life
- Golden Gate Park
- Oracle Park
- Pier 39
- Golden Gate Bridge
- San Francisco Bay
- Alcatraz Island
- Moscone Convention Center
- Chase Center
- Presidio of San Francisco
- Lombard Street
- Jack London Square
- Muir Woods National Monument
- University of California
- Ocean Beach
- Embarcadero Center
- University of San Francisco