Berkeley Hills Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Berkeley Municipal Rose Garden
After visiting Berkeley Municipal Rose Garden, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Berkeley. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Indian Rock Park
You can take time to visit Indian Rock Park during your travels to Berkeley. Discover the beautiful sunsets and shops 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.
Berkeley Marina
Explore the waterfront in Berkeley with a trip to Berkeley Marina. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this vibrant area.
Fox Theater
You can enjoy a show at Fox Theater during your stay in Oakland. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Things to do
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration
Muir Woods and Sausalito 1/2 Day Tour (Small Group)
San Francisco: Escape from The Rock Sightseeing Bay Cruise
San Francisco: Best City Highlights Tour Open Air Van Small Group
Top hotels in Berkeley Hills
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"awesome stay"
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"I liked staying here but it would be great if your rooms had a microwave."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
"Inside was fairly clean. The outside could use a power spray cleaning at least every week from the smell of urine. Luggage Staff was extremely helpful. Check-in Staff that helped me could be more friendly to encourage customers to come back. Overall stay was okay to good."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
"Very professional and very clean"
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
"Great price for location. Room was standard and everything worked fine. Make sure you get the right bed size though."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"I have been staying here for years and over all been very happy but on this visit the cable was out on my particular room and no one to fix it at that time of night so they did take my resort fee off as compensation so over all very happy as usual."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Berkeley Hills
Downtown Oakland
Theatres, art galleries and live music highlight some notable features of Downtown Oakland. Make a stop by Oakland City Center or Embarcadero Bay Bicycle Trail while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at 12th Street/Oakland City Center Station or 19th St Station to get around town.
Downtown Berkeley
Take time in Downtown Berkeley to visit attractions like Historic Berkeley and Berkeley Repertory Theater. 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.
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.
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.
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.
