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Information on Berkeley, California in Alameda County and across the Bay Bridge from San Francisco. Berkeley is home to the University of California at Berkeley (Cal) and a wide variety of attractions and nature destinations.
~ Riding the BART System
Guide to riding both BART and Muni transit -- in the Bay Area and within San Francisco.
Downtown Berkeley Map
Downtown Berkeley map with click and zoom functions -- and map markers for some Berkeley destinations.
Best Lunch Spots in Berkeley
A short list of favorite spots to stop for lunch in and around Downtown Berkeley.
Live Music Clubs in Berkeley & Oakland
List of live music venues in Berkeley and Oakland, including 21 Grand, Anna's Jazz Island, and Ashekenaz.
Monthly Concert Listings
San Francisco concert list (monthly) which includes East Bay venues: Greek Theatre, Paramount, Oracle Arena, Sleep Train Pavilion.
Berkeley's 4th Street District (photo tour)
Photo tour of Berkeley's 4th street shopping district -- which is also home to some historical Bay Area landmarks.
Takara Sake Museum
Profile of the free Takara Sake Museum and Tasting Room in West Berkeley - near the Fourth Street District.
Tilden Park Map
Map of attractions in Tilden Park, located in the hills above Berkeley, California.
Wildcat Peak (photo tour)
Photos of the hike from Tilden Park's Nature Center to Wildcat Peak -- with a panoramic view to San Francisco and of the East Bay.
Albany Bulb (photos)
Photo tour of an unusual park and public art installation -- just north of Berkeley, on the waterfront of Albany, California.
Jewel Lake Trail (photo tour)
Photo tour of a family and kid-friendly hike/stroll around Jewel Lake in Tilden Park. Jewel Lake is adjacent to the family attraction Little Farm.
Little Farm (photo tour)
Little Farm is a family-oriented destination in Tilden Park where children can observe and interact with a variety of domestic farm animals.
AC Transit Website
Website for AC Transit, the main bus and transit system throughout Berkeley, California.
UC Berkeley Website
Official website for UC Berkeley, including information on academics, arts and recreation.
City of Berkeley Website
Official website for the City of Berkeley, with links to residents and visitors services.
East Bay Parks Website
Official East Bay Parks website with information on all parks in the East Bay system -- including Tilden Park in Berkeley.
UC Berkeley Botanical Garden
Official website of the UC Berkeley Botanical Garden. Located in the hills above the Berkeley campus, the botanical garden is 34 acres of more than 12,000 varieties of plants.
Friends of Cesar Chavez Park
Information on Cesar Chavez Park, on the waterfront and San Francisco Bay at Berkeley Marina.
Berkeley Art Museum & Pacific Film Archive
Official website of Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive. The Film Archive hosts a variety of cinematic programs and screenings throughout the year.
Hearst Museum of Anthropology
The Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology has an estimated collection of 3.8 million objects in a museum with a 100 year history.

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