Downtown Berkeley Inn
Berkeley neighborhood street scene

Things To Do

Discover Berkeley & Beyond

Berkeley is one of the Bay Area's most dynamic cities — a place where world-class dining, cutting-edge culture, and natural beauty exist side by side. Here's our curated guide to making the most of your stay.

A Culinary Capital

Food & Drink

A Culinary Capital

Berkeley is the birthplace of California cuisine. From Alice Waters' legendary Chez Panisse to the Cheeseboard Collective's famous pizza line, the city's food culture is unmatched. Explore Fourth Street's boutique restaurants, grab a coffee at the original Peet's, or browse the Berkeley Farmers' Market on Saturdays.

  • Chez Panisse — farm-to-table pioneer
  • Cheeseboard Collective — legendary pizza
  • Original Peet's Coffee on Vine St
  • Saturday Berkeley Farmers' Market
UC Berkeley Campus

Academia & Culture

UC Berkeley Campus

One of the world's great universities is your backyard. Walk through Sather Gate, climb the Campanile for panoramic Bay Area views, visit the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive, or catch a lecture or performance at one of the campus's many venues.

  • Sather Gate & Sproul Plaza
  • The Campanile (Sather Tower)
  • Berkeley Art Museum & PFA
  • Free Speech Movement Café
Into the Hills

Nature & Outdoors

Into the Hills

The Berkeley Hills rise just east of downtown, offering miles of hiking and biking trails with sweeping views of the Bay. Tilden Regional Park is a short drive away, with trails, a botanical garden, and a historic carousel. The Bay Trail connects Berkeley to the waterfront and beyond.

  • Tilden Regional Park trails
  • Berkeley Rose Garden
  • Bay Trail waterfront path
  • Grizzly Peak panoramic views
Bay Area Escapes

Day Trips

Bay Area Escapes

San Francisco is 25 minutes by BART — explore the Ferry Building, Golden Gate Park, or the neighborhoods of the Mission and Hayes Valley. Head north to Marin for the Muir Woods redwoods, or east to Napa and Sonoma for world-class wine country. The Bay Area is endlessly explorable.

  • San Francisco — 25 min by BART
  • Muir Woods redwoods — 45 min
  • Napa Valley wine country — 1 hr
  • Oakland Museum of California
Local Finds

Shopping & Markets

Local Finds

Berkeley's independent spirit extends to its shopping. Telegraph Avenue is lined with bookshops, vintage clothing, and record stores. Fourth Street offers design-forward boutiques and home goods. The Elmwood and Rockridge neighborhoods are perfect for an afternoon of browsing.

  • Moe's Books on Telegraph Ave
  • Amoeba Music (Oakland)
  • Fourth Street boutiques
  • Elmwood neighborhood shops