Central Berkeley Travel Guide
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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.
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
Catch an event at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum during your trip to Oakland. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this walkable 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.
Greek Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at Greek Theater during your stay in Berkeley. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries 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.
Things to do
San Francisco: Airplane Private Bay Tour
Las Vegas, Zion and Bryce Canyon 4 Day Tour from San Francisco
Redwood&Crater Lake National Park&Oregon 3-Day Tour from San Francisco
6 Hours Private Bay Area College Tour in California
Top hotels in Central Berkeley
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025
InterContinental Mark Hopkins by IHG
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025
Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025
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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 Takara Sake and Berkeley Iron Works.
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.