Northwest Berkeley Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Jack London Square
Oakland’s premier dining, shopping and entertainment precinct is a waterside square named after one of America’s finest novelists.
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 acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Oakland Zoo
Weird and wonderful animals, from frogs and otters to giraffes and sun bears, await at this animal park that even has its own roller coaster.
Greek Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at Greek Theater during your stay in Berkeley. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Activities
San Francisco: Flyer Theater, 7D Ride & Laser Maze Combo
Napa Valley & Sonoma - Wine Country Tour from San Francisco
Alcatraz San Francisco Bay Cruise with Night Option
San Francisco: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat
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Other neighbourhoods around Northwest Berkeley
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.
Southwest Berkeley
While visiting Southwest Berkeley, you might make a stop by sights like Berkeley Iron Works and Takara Sake.
Central Berkeley
Central Berkeley might not have many top sights, but Berkeley Repertory Theater and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
North Berkeley
While visiting North Berkeley, you might make a stop by sights like Historic Berkeley and Aftel Archive of Curious Scents.
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 Berkeley Repertory Theater and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall. 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.
- Oracle Park
- Pier 39
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Golden Gate Park
- San Francisco Bay
- Chase Center
- Lombard Street
- Alcatraz Island
- Jack London Square
- Presidio of San Francisco
- Muir Woods National Monument
- University of California
- University of San Francisco
- Ocean Beach
- San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
- Oakland Zoo
- Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
- Palace of Fine Arts
- Ghirardelli Square