Berkeley Hills Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Berkeley Municipal Rose Garden
After visiting Berkeley Municipal Rose Garden, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Berkeley. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Indian Rock Park
You can take time to visit Indian Rock Park during your travels to Berkeley. Discover the beautiful sunsets and shops in this family-friendly area.
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.
Greek Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at Greek Theater during your stay in Berkeley. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
Catch an event at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum during your trip to Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
Things to do
San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration
All Day Unlimited Mini Golf and Games in Bay Area (East)
San Francisco City Tour in EV Volkswagen Van
San Francisco: Lombard St Loop 50 Min Best City Highlights Tour
San Francisco Grand City Tour AM & Aquarium of the Bay
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
Top hotels in Berkeley Hills
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
The location is great, it’s close to lots of attractions with upscale neighborhoods. Hotel services are excellent with friendly and charming staffs. Room is spacious and clean, well kept. I enjoyed my stay at Holiday Inn Golden Gateway a lot.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
It was super close to everything we wanted to do by the bay, within walking distance.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Location is perfect. Staff were awesome and friendly. Room was great.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
The staff was great the room was clean and once again the staff was very helpful and I can't say enough about the staff
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
The room at first looks clean to the naked eye, but once you actually sit down and go to use the amenities, they are not as clean as you think, all the towels and shower accessories have been bleached to hell so turn yellow when we wet very offputting.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
YOTEL San Francisco
Clean rooms. Great atmosphere. Rooms were a tad small but overall very comfortable.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Berkeley Hills
North Berkeley
While visiting North Berkeley, you might make a stop by sights like Historic Berkeley and Aftel Archive of Curious Scents.
Telegraph District
If you're spending some time in Telegraph District, Telegraph Avenue and Zellerbach Playhouse are top sights worth seeing.
Central Berkeley
Central Berkeley might not have many top sights, but UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall and Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Downtown Berkeley
Take time in Downtown Berkeley to visit attractions like Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive 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.
Elmwood
While visiting Elmwood, you might make a stop by sights like Telegraph Avenue and Chabad of the East Bay.
