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UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley
Ollie #1 of 38 attractions in Berkeley
4.5 of 5 stars 32 reviews
Owner description: Past Strawberry Canyon is the 34-acre Botanical Garden, which holds about 13,000 species of plants. The species are organized according to regions...... more » Owner description: 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 some money for the bookstore and admission (closed the first Tuesday of each month and free on the first Thursday of each month). Be sure to check out the conservatory (for tropical plants) and the Chinese medicinal herb garden.The garden is open from 9 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. Tours are also available on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. « less
Attraction type  Gardens
Distance  1.9 km from city centre
University of California, Berkeley
Ollie #2 of 38 attractions in Berkeley
4.5 of 5 stars 46 reviews
California's most prestigious public university is the home of liberalism and revolution.
Attraction type  Educational Sites
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Tilden Regional Park
Ollie #3 of 38 attractions in Berkeley
4.5 of 5 stars 38 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.
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  3.5 km from city centre
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Fourth Street
Ollie #4 of 38 attractions in Berkeley
4 of 5 stars 49 reviews
GAP free shopping street, with plenty of unique shops and artists studios selling their wares.
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas; Speciality Shops
Distance  2.9 km from city centre
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Tilden Park Golf Course
Ollie #5 of 38 attractions in Berkeley
4.5 of 5 stars 12 reviews
Owner description: Located a short distance from UC Berkeley campus, this 18-hole public course offers a driving range, pro shop, practice green, restaurant and coffee...... more » Owner description: 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. « less
Attraction type  Golf Courses
Distance  3.0 km from city centre
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Berkeley Marina
Ollie #6 of 38 attractions in Berkeley
4 of 5 stars 16 reviews

The Berkeley Marina, which is one of the largest urban greenspaces in the San Francisco Bay Area, provides panoramic views of the region's three main bridges (Golden Gate, Bay... more »

Attraction type  Marinas; Neighbourhoods
Distance  3.9 km from city centre
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Greek Theater
Ollie #7 of 38 attractions in Berkeley
4 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  1.5 km from city centre
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Lawrence Hall of Science
Ollie #8 of 38 attractions in Berkeley
3.5 of 5 stars 24 reviews
Full of "hands on" activities and displays that explore scientific principles.
Attraction type  Science Museums
Distance  2.3 km from city centre
Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive
Ollie #9 of 38 attractions in Berkeley
4 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Located on the edge of the UC Berkeley campus, this museum presents diverse, stimulating and challenging works of art and expression.
Attraction type  Art Museums; Cinemas; Museums
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Berkeley Municipal Rose Garden
Ollie #10 of 38 attractions in Berkeley
4 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Gardens
Distance  2.0 km from city centre
Freight and Salvage Coffee House
Ollie #11 of 38 attractions in Berkeley
5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Legendary Berkeley-based nonprofit folk music performance venue that really rocks.
Attraction type  Concerts
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Habitot Children's Museum
Ollie #12 of 38 attractions in Berkeley
4 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Hands-on exhibits, a drop-in art studio and special weekend events for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
Attraction type  Children’s Museums
Distance  0.2 km from city centre
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Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology
Ollie #13 of 38 attractions in Berkeley
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  1.2 km from city centre
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Centennial Drive
Ollie #14 of 38 attractions in Berkeley
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  1.6 km from city centre
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Triple Rock Brewery
Ollie #15 of 38 attractions in Berkeley
4 of 5 stars 5 reviews
One of America's oldest original brewpub offers more than 14 different beers made on site along with a delicious pub menu.
Attraction type  Bar/ Clubs; Breweries
Distance  0.4 km from city centre
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Golden Gate Fields
Ollie #16 of 38 attractions in Berkeley
4.5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Owner description: Golden Gate Fields is Northern California’s premier destination for horse racing. Located right along the San Francisco Bay in Berkeley, fans are...... more » Owner description: Golden Gate Fields is Northern California’s premier destination for horse racing. Located right along the San Francisco Bay in Berkeley, fans are treated to some of the best sights and sounds in the world. Come experience the heart and hoof pounding action of live horse racing today. « less
Attraction type  Horse Tracks
Distance  4.1 km from city centre
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Telegraph Avenue
Ollie #17 of 38 attractions in Berkeley
3.5 of 5 stars 30 reviews
The main student location.
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  1.0 km from city centre
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Kitchen on Fire
Ollie #18 of 38 attractions in Berkeley
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Educational Sites
Distance  1.1 km from city centre
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Regional Parks Botanic Garden
Ollie #19 of 38 attractions in Berkeley
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Gardens; State Parks; Parks
Distance  3.4 km from city centre
Shattuck Avenue
Ollie #20 of 38 attractions in Berkeley
3 of 5 stars 6 reviews
The heart of trendy Berkeley.
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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