- Our list of the best things to do in Berkeley, California, features the top 931 nearby activities — including 337 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Berkeley, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Food & Drink, Entertainment & Shows, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 32 things to do within the city of Berkeley, CA , followed by 899 popular activities in nearby cities, including San Francisco, Pacifica, South San Francisco, Oakland, Sausalito, Richmond, San Ramon, Vallejo, Concord, Walnut Creek, Martinez, Hayward, Alameda, San Leandro, San Rafael, Benicia, San Bruno, San Mateo, Castro Valley, Union City, Dublin, Daly City, Pittsburg, Danville, Novato, Belmont, Burlingame, Pleasant Hill, Tiburon, Lafayette, San Carlos, San Pablo, Sonoma, Pleasanton, Fremont, Antioch, Napa, Fairfield, Redwood City, Lodi and Santa Ynez
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Lake Merrit is an expansive Californian lake circumscribed by a jogging trail. It is popular among early-morning joggers and power-walkers, and has a convenient boat launch. .The shores of Lake Merrit are frequented by birds; due to the volume of droppings, visitors should not sit on the bare grass.
4.3 Miles
Oakland's historic Paramount Theatre is a Bauhaus-inspired performance space. Its event schedule includes orchestra concerts, plays, musicals, operas and other large-scale artistic events. The venue also screens classic films and is available for convention rentals.
4.4 Miles
A historic theater with striking architecture, the Grand Lake Theater shows select first-run movies in vintage 1920s ambiance. The theater also hosts festivals, special events, and film competitions, and welcomes student groups.
4.4 Miles
At the Children's Fairyland, young visitors can enjoy over 40 storybook sets, 10 acres of gardens, and kids-sized rides. The location also hosts puppet shows, summer sleepovers, and children's theatre performances.
4.4 Miles
The Fox Theater is a performing arts center that offers Orchestra seating, Mezzanine seating, and seating available on the Balcony. The theater can accommodate a variety of events including film screenings, holiday parties, and birthdays.
4.6 Miles
Jack London's Cabin is a great place to learn more about the author's life and history. The cabin is in a decent condition with its tiled floors and an impressive statue of London himself.
4.7 Miles
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Peninsula Dr & Marina Bay Parkway, Richmond, CA 94804
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The Shimada Friendship Park is a 3-acre park that is home to an open grass field, a covered pavilion, and restroom facilities. The field can be used for soccer, football, rugby, and ultimate Frisbee.
4.8 Miles
In the heart of the city, the Oakland Convention Center is the venue for many events such as business conferences and trade shows. Within close proximity of hotels and the waterfront, it offers a convenient locale.
4.9 Miles
Oakland's Chinatown is the second largest such district in California. Only the San Francisco Chinatown is larger. Visitors and locals to Chinatown to buy fresh produce, seafood, culinary appliances, clothing, baked goods and works of art.