The 10 Best Outdoor Activities in Berkeley, California (CA)

January 14, 2022 Jeremy Dunfee

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.
Restaurants in Berkeley

1. Panoramic Hill

Stonewall-Panoramic Trail, Berkeley, CA
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Panoramic Hill

2. Sail Freedom

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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Sail Freedom

Come enjoy an amazing experience aboard the newly refurbish 50 foot sailboat, FreeDom. See Alcatraz, GG Bridge, Angel Island, wildlife & amazing views of the SF skyline. Enjoy a BBQ, hidden beaches & even do a little sailing. FreeDom comes with a fully licensed captain so jump aboard and come have some fun on the bay instead of driving around it!

3. Barbary Ghost

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5.0 based on 11 reviews

Barbary Ghost

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4. Wilderness Travel

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5.0 based on 3 reviews

Wilderness Travel

Since 1978, Wilderness Travel has been renowned for its superb itineraries & top-notch Trip Leaders. Our commitment to excellence & service, along with our longstanding relationships around the world guarantee you will have a true experience of the destination, whether you are on a trek to the summit of Kilimanjaro, hiking through the villages of Italy, or snorkeling the coral reefs of Raja Ampat.

5. Street Level Cycles

84 Bolivar Dr, Berkeley, CA 94710-2211 +1 510-644-2577 https://watersideworkshops.org/bikes/bike-rentals/
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Street Level Cycles

6. Tilden Park Golf Course

10 Golf Course Dr, Berkeley, CA 94708-1160 +1 510-848-7373
Excellent
44%
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4.0 based on 39 reviews

Tilden Park Golf Course

Located a short distance from UC Berkeley campus, this 18-hole public course offers a driving range, pro shop, practice green, restaurant and coffee shop.

Reviewed By DLPrattCA

Tilden has beautiful views on several holes that are as good as many private expensive courses. Sometimes it is hard to get a level lie on a few of the fairways. It gets a little soupy in the winter, but is great from March through November. It is a great value.

7. Bay Charter Boats

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3.5 based on 3 reviews

Bay Charter Boats

We offer charter fishing trips in the San Francisco Bay Area, targeting, Salmon, Halibut, Rock Fish, Stripers, Sturgeon and Sharks. We offer full day and half day trips. We also offer bay tours which consist of going by Alcatraz, along the San Francisco Waterfront, under the Golden Gate Bridge, by Angle Island . Shuttle people to San Francisco to spend the day sightseeing, lunch, dinner.

8. Berkeley Charter Boats

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3.0 based on 3 reviews

Berkeley Charter Boats

Daily fishing trips out of the Berkeley Marina. We target salmon, halibut, striped bass, rockfish and/or Dungeness crab. Our captains have decades of experience. Come by yourself or up to a party of 40, we can accommodate. Featuring the El Dorado, New El Dorado III and New Easy Rider. All boats Coast Guard certified.

9. Next Adventure Sailing

Next Adventure Sailing

Enjoy world class sailing, breathtaking views, luxury and comfort aboard your our own private yacht! A day tailored to you! A perfect way to experience San Francisco Bay or to celebrate, birthdays, anniversaries, proposals, holidays... make your day spectacular!

10. Gatherer Outfitters

Gatherer Outfitters

I’m Captain Adam Sewall and I have been a top rated, high lining professional fisherman for over 15 years. I created Gatherer Outfitters to bring the wild beauty and breath taking adventures of the sea into peoples lives. We pack your hot breakfast & lunch and all the bait and tackle you needs to catch your limits of Halibut, Striper and Salmon out of the San Francisco Bay on our 6 passenger charter boat docked at the Berkeley Marina.

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