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Telegraph Avenue

During your visit to Oakland, you can do some window-shopping at Telegraph Avenue. Wander the picturesque gardens in this family-friendly area.

Telegraph Avenue
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Pier 39

4.5/5(6,817 reviews)

This waterfront attraction offers thrilling rides, innovative street performers and colorful souvenir shops, but it’s the sea lions that win the day. 

Pier 39
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Golden Gate Bridge

4.5/5(7,244 reviews)

Cars trundle across it and ships sail under it, but the best way to experience this iconic bridge is on foot. 

Golden Gate Bridge
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Alcatraz Island

4.5/5(2,752 reviews)

Escape to “The Rock,” home of the infamous and abandoned island prison, and discover how it earned a reputation as a cold and unforgiving place.

Alcatraz Island
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Golden Gate Park

4.5/5(5,122 reviews)

This beloved park offers relaxation among trees, flowers and wildlife, right in San Francisco’s backyard. 

Golden Gate Park
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San Francisco Bay

4.5/5(4,669 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at San Francisco Bay, a popular spot to commune with nature in San Francisco. Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.

San Francisco Bay

Top things to do in South Berkeley

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Survival Challenge by Zombie Scavengers of California

$20
Per adult
Survival Challenge by Zombie Scavengers of California
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City Scavenger Hunts by Operation City Quest of California

$10
Per adult
80% of travellers recommend
City Scavenger Hunts by Operation City Quest of California
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Wacky Walks Scavenger Hunt Adventure of California

$10
Per adult
Wacky Walks Scavenger Hunt Adventure of California
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Crazy Dash Walking Adventure of California

$10
Per adult
Crazy Dash Walking Adventure of California
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San Francisco Bay Tour

$189
Per adult
San Francisco Bay Tour
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General Admission to the Ruth Bancroft Garden

$10
Per adult
General Admission to the Ruth Bancroft Garden
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Top Hotels in South Berkeley

Rose Garden Inn
Rose Garden Inn
3 out of 5
2740 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, CA
Free CancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $85 per night from Nov 26 to Nov 27

Located in Elmwood, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Telegraph Avenue and University of California, Berkeley. Greek Theater and Kaiser Permanente Oakland ...…

3.6/5Good! (990 reviews)

"We like the Rose Garden Inn because of the beautiful gardens and the many outside seating options. All the rooms are different, old fashioned and victorian styled. If you are looking for sleek modern Carl Ritz you won't find it here. Some parts could use a little TLC but all is clean and perfect ..."…"

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2020

Rose Garden Inn
Beautiful Huge and Modern Architects Home, Perfect for Your Stay in Berkeley!!!
Beautiful Huge and Modern Architects Home, Perfect for Your Stay in Berkeley!!!
Berkeley, CA
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This family-friendly vacation home is located in the city center, within 1 mi (2 km) of Telegraph Avenue and University of California, Berkeley. Greek Theater ...…

5/5Exceptional! (2 reviews)
Fantastic Stay!

"Beautiful architecture and design of property. You can tell the owners really placed their heart and soul to the property. Majority of the art on the walls were made my them. All appliances and rooms were up to date. The bathrooms were so clean! The design was modern and artistic. The views on the ..."…"

Reviewed on Sep 16, 2020

Beautiful Huge and Modern Architects Home, Perfect for Your Stay in Berkeley!!!
Berkeley Sunny, Eclectic, Abode. Remote-, Business-friendly
Berkeley Sunny, Eclectic, Abode. Remote-, Business-friendly
Berkeley, CA
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Located in South Berkeley, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Telegraph Avenue and University of California, Berkeley. Greek Theater and Berkeley ...…

Berkeley Sunny, Eclectic, Abode. Remote-, Business-friendly
Cosy Berkeley Apartments 10 min to UC Berkeley
Cosy Berkeley Apartments 10 min to UC Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
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Located in Downtown Berkeley, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Telegraph Avenue and University of California, Berkeley. Greek Theater and Berkeley ...…

Cosy Berkeley Apartments 10 min to UC Berkeley
Cosy Berkeley Apartments 10 min to UC Berkeley 108d
Cosy Berkeley Apartments 10 min to UC Berkeley 108d
3.5 out of 5
Dwight Way 1927, Berkeley, CA
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Located in Downtown Berkeley, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Telegraph Avenue and University of California, Berkeley. Greek Theater and Berkeley ...…

Cosy Berkeley Apartments 10 min to UC Berkeley 108d
Cosy Berkeley Apartments 10 min to UC Berkeley 109d
Cosy Berkeley Apartments 10 min to UC Berkeley 109d
3.5 out of 5
Dwight Way 1927, Berkeley, CA
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Located in Downtown Berkeley, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Telegraph Avenue and University of California, Berkeley. Greek Theater and Berkeley ...…

Cosy Berkeley Apartments 10 min to UC Berkeley 109d
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Downtown Berkeley

4/5Very Good!(147 area reviews)

Take time in Downtown Berkeley to visit attractions like Berkeley Repertory Theater and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Downtown Berkeley Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Berkeley
Telegraph Avenue which includes outdoor art and a city

Elmwood

3.5/5Good!(53 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Elmwood, Telegraph Avenue and Chabad of the East Bay are top sights worth seeing.

Elmwood
Came out and thought the shadows looked cool 😎

Southwest Berkeley

While Southwest Berkeley might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Berkeley Marina and Telegraph Avenue.

Southwest Berkeley
Barney's Steak-cut fries...just amazing!

Rockridge

Be sure to check out the restaurants and shopping while you're strolling through Rockridge, and hop on the metro at Rockridge Station to see more of the surrounding area.

Rockridge
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West Berkeley

3.5/5Good!(87 area reviews)

While there might not be top attractions in West Berkeley, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Berkeley Marina and Golden Gate Fields.

West Berkeley
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Mosswood

3.5/5Good!(33 area reviews)

Even though there aren't top sights in Mosswood, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Paramount Theatre. Jump on the metro at MacArthur Station to see more of the city.

Mosswood
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