Downtown Berkeley Travel Guide
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Visit Downtown Berkeley
Popular places to visit

Historic Berkeley
Find out about the history of Berkeley with a stop at Historic Berkeley. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive
Discover works by Rubens, Pollock and Warhol and watch movies by international filmmakers at this museum of the University of California.
UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall
You can get tickets for a performance at UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall during your stay in Berkeley. Take in the acclaimed art galleries and beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area.
Berkeley Repertory Theater
You can make plans for a show at Berkeley Repertory Theater during your stay in Berkeley. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Berkeley Community Theater
You can make plans for a show at Berkeley Community Theater on your trip to Berkeley. Discover the beautiful sunsets and shops in this vibrant area.
Magnes Collection of Jewish Art & Life
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Magnes Collection of Jewish Art & Life during your trip to Berkeley. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Things to do

San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration

California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)

All Day Unlimited Mini Golf and Games in Bay Area (East)

Half Day San Francisco City Overview Tour

Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
Top hotels in Downtown Berkeley

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Everything was great
Reviewed on 10 May 2026

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Hy
Reviewed on 9 May 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Everything was wonderful. Quiet comfortable, staff was friendly and extremely helpful. A covered garage in downtown San Francisco to park my car. I would definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Fantastic stay! Car park onsite with a “worth it” fee. Clean room with fabulous staff.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Good location for financial district.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026

YOTEL San Francisco
Room was clean, food was just okay. However, the staff is not that approachable.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026

