- The list below includes 665 free or cheap things to do in or near Berkeley, California, including 131 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Shopping Districts and Botanical Gardens.
- From Tilden Regional Park to University of California, Berkeley, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Berkeley and in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Francisco, Pacifica, Richmond and San Ramon.
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Two Week Theatre Camp at Shotgun Players Studios. Students Age 10-16 create a fun, original musical. July 11-22 9-4pm
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Habitot Children's Museum caters to kids of all ages. One of their coolest exhibit is a model cockpit.
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Shattuck Avenue, another Berkeley landmark, is divided into two parts: one near BART being more central to Berkeley and the upper Shattuck Avenue which includes the Gourmet Ghetto. Some of the popular shops here are Saul's Deli, Black Oak Books, Lobelia and many more.
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The Museum of vertebrate Zoology can be found on the campus of Berkeley University. Founded in 1908, it has one of the biggest collection of mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians in U.S.
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Telegraph Avenue is approximately 4.5 miles (7 km) in length. It begins in the midst of the historic downtown district of Oakland, California, and ends at the southern edge of the University of California campus in Berkeley. It is home to many bookstores, restaurants, and clothing shops, as well as street vendo…
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At Rialto Cinemas Elmwood, visitors can attend showings for a mix of independent and foreign flicks. The cinema also hosts theatrical performances for local theater groups that range from Shakespeare to original plays.
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Aquatic Park, located just past Fisherman's Wharf, is a great place for swimming and sightseeing with the Golden Gate Bridge on one side and Alcatraz on the other. The water here is slightly colder than usual. Cold / Hot showers and sauna are also available.
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Omescape is a virtual reality experience that offers escape scenarios from the Room Omega', 'The Penitentiary', and The Forgotten Treasure'. The rooms can hold up to 10 players at a time and games last for a total of 60 minutes.
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The Piedmont Theatre is a quaint neighborhood movie theater known for its cozy and comfortable atmosphere. The theater specializes in showing its visitors unique independent films not available at other cinemas.
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Point Isabel is a prime location for California wind-surfing. The park is also popular for picnics, with local cafes nearby, and is a popular dog park in the area.
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Point Isabel Dog Park is an off-leash dog park. The park offers a tub and scrub full or self-service dog bathing facility and the Sit & Stay Cafe, a cafe that serves human food as well as dog treats.