Downtown Berkeley Travel Guide

Oakland

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Stay near popular Downtown Berkeley attractions

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Historic Berkeley

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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.
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Things to do

Golden Gate Bridge at night

San Francisco Night Tour

฿1,741
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Night Tour
San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self Led Exploration

San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration

฿460
per adult
San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration
Bridge 2 Bridge Tour: Golden Gate Bridge to Bay Bridge

San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)

฿1,577
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
San Francisco: Skip-the-Line Escape from The Rock Bay Cruise

San Francisco: Escape from The Rock Sightseeing Bay Cruise

฿1,153
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
San Francisco: Escape from The Rock Sightseeing Bay Cruise
San Francisco City Lights Cruise

California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)

฿1,905
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
San Francisco Double Decker City Tour

San Francisco Double Decker City Tour (2 hours)

฿2,299
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Double Decker City Tour (2 hours)
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Where to stay in Downtown Berkeley

Find the best Downtown Berkeley areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown Berkeley
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A street scene with a prominent building featuring a large marquee sign reading "OAKLAND."

Downtown Oakland

Theatres, art galleries and live music highlight some notable features of Downtown Oakland. Make a stop by Oakland City Center or Old Oakland while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at 12th Street/Oakland City Center Station or 19th St Station to get around town.

A busy street with cars, a Grand Lake Theatre sign, and various shops.

Piedmont

You'll enjoy the lake views and architecture in Piedmont. You might want to make time for a stop at Piedmont Sports Field or Davie Tennis Stadium.

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Albany

Albany is well liked for its seaside views and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Golden Gate Fields and Berkeley Marina are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

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West Oakland

While you're in West Oakland, take in top sights like Old Oakland and jump on the metro at West Oakland Station to see more of the city.

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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 Travel Guide