Berkeley, Alameda County, CA

Places to go in Berkeley

13 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

Aquatic Park

Outdoors

Aquatic Park

Leafy waterfront park offering boating, trails & a playground, as well as a habitat for birds.

80 Bolivar Dr, Berkeley, CA 94710, USA

Berkeley Rose Garden

Outdoors

Berkeley Rose Garden

Huge garden with thousands of rose bushes plus views of San Francisco Bay & the Golden Gate Bridge.

VPPP+9W6, 1200 Euclid Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708, USA

César E. Chávez Park

Outdoors

César E. Chávez Park

Popular, 90-acre park featuring kite flying opportunities, a dog run, bay vistas & more.

11 Spinnaker Way, Berkeley, CA 94710, USA

Codornices Park

Outdoors

Codornices Park

Comprising the Berkeley Rose Garden plus areas for ball playing & hiking, picnicking & kids' play.

1201 Euclid Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708, USA

Indian Rock Park

Outdoors

Indian Rock Park

This rock park offers scenic views of the San Francisco Bay & climbing areas of varying difficulty.

950 Indian Rock Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707, USA

Live Oak Park

Outdoors

Live Oak Park

Wooded park featuring walking paths & a rec center with tennis, basketball & a playground.

1301 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA 94709, USA

McLaughlin Eastshore State Park State Seashore

Outdoors

McLaughlin Eastshore State Park State Seashore

Shoreline refuge features tidal marshes, beaches & trails that provide panoramic views of the Bay.

Berkeley, CA 94720, USA

Ohlone Park

Outdoors

Ohlone Park

Neighborhood park with two climbing structures, a path & rubberized surfacing for safe play.

Milvia St, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA

Regional Parks Botanic Garden

Outdoors

Regional Parks Botanic Garden

Large landscaped garden displaying the native plants of California's many natural habitats.

1550 Wildcat Canyon Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708, USA

San Pablo Park

Outdoors

San Pablo Park

Multi-use urban park featuring recreation center, ball fields, tennis & playground on 13 acres.

2800 Park St, Berkeley, CA 94702, USA

Shorebird Park

Outdoors

Shorebird Park

Scenic marina park offers picnic sites, play areas & a nature center with fish & wildlife displays.

VM6M+RF, 160 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94710, USA

Strawberry Creek Park

Outdoors

Strawberry Creek Park

Neighborhood space features basketball, tennis & volleyball courts, a playground & BBQ picnic spots.

1260 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94702, USA

University of California Botanical Garden

Outdoors

University of California Botanical Garden

Established in 1890, this 34-acre garden features a collection of plants from around the world.

Centennial Dr, Berkeley, CA 94705, USA