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The counter-culture, flower power center of the 60s, bohemian Berkeley has evolved into a culinary and cultural travel scene. Shift into low gear and people-watch along quirky Telegraph Avenue while checking out the bookstores and cafes. After strolling through the UC Berkeley campus, the Berkeley Rose Garden and the Downtown Arts District, head into the hills for an outdoor adventure in Tilden Park or cruise down to the waterfront park, where the San Francisco skyline sparkles across the bay.
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1. Berkeley Fire Trails
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By F9427HWjamesh
Awesome place for workout and great view from hill If you are looking a nearby medium hiking/workout place in Berkeley then Clark Kerr Fire trail is the one. Its quite, full of nature, easy trail to find the track and nice sitting place with great view of golden gate and bay area. If you are fond of cycling then this could be best but choose southeast route. Choose a clear day to hike if you want to see further till golden gate and bay area.
2. UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 477 reviews
Past Strawberry Canyon is the 34-acre Botanical Garden, which holds about 13,000 species of plants. The species are organized according to regions of the world, and the garden has a great collection of native Californian plants. Bring a picnic basket and enjoy the collections, Garden Store, and Plant Deck. Be sure to check out the glasshouses, Chinese Medicinal Herb Garden, and Redwood Grove. The Garden is open from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. every day of the year except the first Tuesday of each month, Thanksgiving Day, December 24 and 25, December 31, January 1, and Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Online advanced admission tickets are required for all visitors, including Garden Members.
Reviewed By 107JohnM107
The University of California Botanical Garden is a sneaky attraction. The opening sections of native California plants near the entrance is nice, but not enthralling. But walks farther from the entrance build slowly to a strong crescendo -- so many different plants from so many different areas of the world. The cactus section was particularly impressive; the greenhouse collection of flesh-eating plants was creepy but delightful, too. And throughout the garden are plenty of comfortable wood benches for pondering the wealth of thriving plant life, plus distant views of San Francisco Bay and its bridges. All in all, a magical place for the gardener and plant lover alike.
3. Blake Garden
4. Regional Parks Botanic Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By Groomer4life - Fair Oaks, United States
So beautiful! It doesn’t even cost anything to enter. Nice place to go with well behaved kids that can stay on the paths. It was really cool to see so many endangered and extinct plants there. Some of the plants were dormant because of it being winter. My kids(10 & 6 years old) really enjoyed it too. They also have special times where they do guided tours. The only part that was not my favorite was driving up the very vertical Marin Rd to get to the botanical garden. I highly recommend visiting to enjoy the outdoors and the beauty around us.
5. Berkeley Marina
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 280 reviews
One of the recommended windsurfing launch spots.
Reviewed By 745CatherineK - Berkeley, United States
Great views of the bay. Off leash dog area but a nice easy walk around Cesar Chavez is a treat. Path is paved for a good portion and flat so strollers and wheelchairs can enjoy the park. You can have lunch at the several restaurants available and kids can enjoy building stuff at the adventure playground or learn to windsurf or fly their kite. There is even a yearly kite festival.
6. Tilden Regional Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 542 reviews
Tilden is one of Berkeley's oldest and most popular parks that offers a variety of family-fun activities like pony rides and carousels.
Reviewed By 992eileent
Great place to see incredible Bay area views! Beautiful picnic areas for friends and family. The carousel is amazing with snack bar and lots if history, and the mini steam train is a must for kids and adults, alike,a beautiful ride through the redwoods!
7. Eastshore State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By mini - Fremont, United States
We returned to view San Francisco Bay. We saw it this time from the very large park by the marina called Eastshore State Park.
8. Lake Anza
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By gregoryt219 - San Jose, United States
very nice short hike around the lake. few trails are available to go further. swimming spot during season
9. Claremont Canyon Regional Preserve
10. Indian Rock Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 111 reviews
Reviewed By macaron789
A beautiful small park, from where to watch the sunset over the Bay Area. The perfect spot to contemplate, linger, and share a Cheeseboard pizza.
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