Berkeley, California Travel Guide

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Berkeley is a memorable city in close proximity to Oakland and San Francisco, that feels like its own country. Located in the East Bay San Francisco, attractions and activities cater to the University of Californnia Berkeley audience as well as tourists seeking great music, culturally diverse cuisine, unique art and a creative environment filled with short term and lifetime academicians. When you drive along the shopping district, it's a common site to see men with shoulder length, well-coiffed hair waving their arms in debate or conversation while sipping lattee drinks. Berkeley appeals to free thinkers, philosophers and researchers. Cal Berkeley is known for attracting some of the top minds in a variety of fields who come to the university to do significant research. In addition, this city of just over 102,000 people is known for its football team, the Cal Bears.

While many families come to Berkeley to visit their relatives at the university, a large, regular influx of sports enthusiasts come to watch the football games held during the fall and winter season.

For tourists, you may want to wander on foot to explore the downtown shopping district or visit the campus. Traffic is heavy and parking at premium during the school year especially, making parking sometimes a challenge. Once parked and wandering, there are fantastic restaurants, unique shops, galleries and arts and entertainment for you to enjoy.

For things to do, Berkeley Marina features an amazing 4th of July Fireworks show, plus an annual Kite Festival the last weekend in July. Ongoing at Ashkenaz, the music and dance community center, are a full list of concerts all year long. Ranging from Jazz to World Beach, you'll have opportunity to see many acts that you won't find elsewhere. At Zellerbach Hall on the University campus, the schedule is filled with ballet, modern dance, classical music, pop, and even opera. The Berkeley Play House puts on a fun schedule of musical and stage performances, offering everything from family-friendly shows to adult interest. Berkeley City Club designed by the famous female architect, Julia Morgan, features concerts, lectures and all sorts of entertainment throughout the year. Free summer concerts at the Berkeley BART Plaza in Downtown Berkeley, shopping festivals along Solano Avenue, and other entertainment and fun fills the calendar all year long in Berkeley. If you sleep at night, you are missing out on the city that comes alive after dark. Take a siesta, then go out and explore Berkeley. It makes for a great weekend or two-day getaway.

Berkeley, CA's Bay Area Vacations

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Americas Best Value Inn
1620 San Pablo Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94702

1 Star

Welcome to Americas Best Value Inn Berkeley/San Francisco. We are conveniently located in Berkeley,

Berkeley Inn
1720 San Pablo Ave
Berkeley, CA 94702

3 Star

The Berkeley Budget Inn is in the beautiful city of Berkeley and is centrally located in the heart o

Berkeley Travelodge
1820 University Ave
Berkeley, CA 94703

2 Star

Welcome to the Berkeley Travelodge...Whether you are here for business or pleasure we are dedicated

Claremont Resort
41 Tunnel Road
Berkeley, CA 94705

4 Star

Since its debut in 1915- The Claremont Resort Spa has served as a haven of sophistication- elegance

Doubletree Hotel Executive Meeting Center Berkeley Marina
200 Marina Boulevard
Berkeley, CA 94710

2 Star

The Doubletree Hotel - Executive Meeting Center at the Berkeley Marina a world-class full service me

HOTEL DURANT BERKELEY
2600 Durant Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94704

3 Star

AFTER A COMPLETE RENOVATION IN 2008 GUESTS ENTER THE HOTEL DURANT LOBBY AND RETURN TO A BYGONE ERA O

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites BERKELEY
1175 UNIVERSITY AVE
Berkeley, CA 94702

3 Star

Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley! We are located on University Avenue with

Hotel Durant
2600 Durant Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94704

3 Star

Step into the Hotel Durant lobby and return to a bygone era of elegance and luxury. This smoke-free

Hotel Shattuck PlazaGo Berkeley
2086 Allston Way
Berkeley, CA 94704

1 Star

-Grand Lobby City

La Quinta Inn Berkeley
920 University Ave
Berkeley, CA 94710

2 Star

Located just west of downtown the La Quinta Inn Berkeley is minutes from the University of Californi

Quality Inn University
1761 University Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94703

2 Star

The Quality Inn near UC Berkeley is centrally located in the quaint city of Berkeley. The hotel is s

Radisson Hotel Berkeley Marina
200 MARINA BOULEVARD
Berkeley, CA 94710

3 Star

Secluded resort-like Hotel located on the Berkeley Marina. All rooms feature: Dataport internet acc

Rodeway Inn Berkeley
1461 University Ave
Berkeley, CA 94702

1 Star

The Rodeway Inn Berkeley is a completely remodeled charming hotel, centrally located in the quaint c

Rose Garden Inn
2740 TELEGRAPH AVE
Berkeley, CA 94705

2 Star

The Rose Garden Inn is the essence of tranquility in the heart of Berkeley. Five historic buildings

Super 8 Berkeley
1619 University Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94703

1 Star

Welcome to the AAA Approved/2 Diamond, 100% smoke free, newly renovated Berkeley Super 8. Whether yo

The Berkeley City Club
2315 Durant Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704

In 1929, Julia Morgan designed the Berkeley Women's City Club, the collective vision of its 4000 fem

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