{"id":959,"date":"2026-01-15T13:38:38","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T13:38:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diyhaven858.wasmer.app\/index.php\/things-to-do-in-berkeley\/"},"modified":"2026-01-15T13:38:38","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T13:38:38","slug":"things-to-do-in-berkeley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diyhaven858.wasmer.app\/index.php\/things-to-do-in-berkeley\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to Do in Berkeley"},"content":{"rendered":"


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We always love a college town for its youthful energy, creative thinking, and fun-loving vibes, but Berkeley, California, is next level. They are the activists who started the Free Speech Movement of the 1960s, the locavores who defined farm-to-table and California Cuisine in the 70s, and today, they are the creatives, movers, and shakers who make Berkeley one of a kind.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve always been curious about this spunky Bay Area city, so it was finally time we made it across the Golden Gate Bridge to see what it\u2019s all about. We spent four awesome days exploring its 10 distinct neighborhoods. Between their historic Telegraph Avenue, legendary food scene, ultra-biodiverse botanical garden, cutting-edge music venues, and the largest regional park district in the country, there is so much to explore!\u00a0<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re going to San Francisco for a city break or on your way to California wine country, this dynamic city is too close and too good to miss. To make the most of your time in the East Bay, follow our travel guide on the best things to do in Berkeley.<\/p>\n

Explore Cal Campus\u2019 Hidden Gems<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Considering the university was established before the town of Berkeley, the campus is a great place to start your trip. Founded in 1868, California\u2019s first university boasts some beautiful historic buildings and redwood groves that evoke the early days and its path to being consistently ranked the #1 public university in the country. Of course, you can\u2019t just saunter into a Poly Sci class, but there are many interesting attractions open to the public.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Morrison Library<\/strong><\/h3>\n

This is one of the coolest libraries we\u2019ve ever visited, thanks to its architecture and ambiance. Built in 1928 as a traditional library reading room, it transports you back to the pre-digital era with a no-electronics policy, and an incredible collection of indie magazines, travel books, poetry collections, and a record player to listen to their LPs. Open to the public weekdays from 10am-5pm, plan accordingly and prepare to unplug.<\/p>\n

Campanile Vistas<\/h3>\n
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Head to Sather Tower (also known as the Campanile) and take the elevator to the view deck for an incredible panorama of the city, bay, campus, and the century-old bells overhead. At 307 feet, it is the world\u2019s second-tallest freestanding clock and bell tower! Try to time your visit with the carillon recitals, where the 61 bells ring in harmony for daily shows at 7:50am, 12pm, and 6pm, with a full 45-minute concert on Sundays at 2pm.<\/p>\n

Sproul Plaza & The Free Speech Monument<\/strong><\/h3>\n

This plaza is the epicenter of Berkeley\u2019s political activism, past and present. The stairs of Sproul Hall are where student Mario Savio started the Free Speech Movement in 1964. Pay homage to Savio and exercise your voice by standing in the wonderfully quirky, Free Speech Monument: a 6-foot-diameter granite circle and the invisible 60,000-foot column of air above it, extending beyond the limit of US-controlled airspace. The inscription reads, \u201cThis soil and the air space extending above it shall not be part of any nation and shall not be subject to any entity\u2019s jurisdiction,\u201d and invites the chance to say whatever the heck you want!<\/p>\n

Get (or Give) Hippy Vibes in Telegraph District<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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