- Our list of the best things to do in Palo Alto, California, features the top 758 nearby activities — including 231 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Palo Alto, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Food & Drink, Entertainment & Shows, and Amusement.
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200 Centennial Dr, Berkeley, CA 94720
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The spacious and verdant UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley is a hotspot of horticultural preservation, cultivation and research. It contains over 2,000 plant species and roughly 20,000 individual plants. Lilies, orchids and plants in the sunflower family are particularly abundant.
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2025 Addison street, Berkeley, CA
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Along with traditional classic plays, the Berkeley Repertory Theatre presents independent shows through a variety of performance companies. There is also an on-site theater school that offers classes and workshops to the public.
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Berkeley Fire Trails
Centennial Dr, Just East of Memorial Stadium, Berkeley, CA 94704
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Berkeley Fire Trails is a seven mile round trip trail featuring scenic views of southern San Francisco. The trail winds its way through Strawberry Canyon and is relatively flat for the most part, with one particularly steep incline.
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The Pereira Ranch is an equestrian facility that offers horse boarding and training as well as lessons for riders of all ability and experience levels. The ranch features a large indoor riding area as well as extensive trails.
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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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Aquatic Park
Northern end of Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, CA 94123
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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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Enjoy various outdoor activities including hiking and fishing at Baker Beach. Offering breathtaking views of the Golden Gate Bridge and other landmarks, it is also a great place for photography.
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Connecting the Legion of Honor with the Golden Gate Bridge, Lands End is a series of jogging and walking trails. Great views of the San Francisco skyline can be had from here.
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1111 Addison St. near San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA
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The nonprofit Freight and Salvage Coffee House acts as a popular folk music performance venue for the local area. Workshops and classes are also held at the venue on a regular basis with a focus on traditional music.
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The perfect place to stroll along the coastline around the Golden Gate Bridge, Crissy Field, is a favorite place for a walk, jog, or picnic lunch. From here, you can see Alcatraz or visit the Crissy Field Center for educational conservancy programs for children.