Guides
Itineraries, themed walks and trip ideas for every kind of visitor.
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History & Culture
A Short History of Berkeley
From Ohlone territory to university town: how Berkeley became California's cultural capital.
Berkeley Music History
From folk music venues to punk rock clubs to a legendary recording label—Berkeley's vibrant music culture.
Berkeley's Architecture: Maybeck, Julia Morgan, and Arts & Crafts
How visionary architects shaped Berkeley's distinctive built environment and influenced American design.
Berkeley's Public Art and Murals
Street art that tells Berkeley's story—from the Free Speech Movement to contemporary activism.
How Berkeley Changed American Food
From farm-to-table restaurants to specialty coffee and worker cooperatives, Berkeley's food revolution.
Native History and the Ohlone Today
From Lisjan Ohlone sovereignty to the West Berkeley Shellmound land return—honoring Indigenous Berkeley.
Nobel Laureates and Science at Berkeley
From the cyclotron to transuranium elements: how Berkeley became a center of groundbreaking physics and chemistry.
The 1923 Berkeley Fire and the Hills
How a catastrophic wildfire shaped Berkeley's landscape and the character of the Berkeley Hills.
The Free Speech Movement and 1960s Berkeley
How Berkeley students ignited a revolution in student rights and political expression at the university.
Itineraries
A Weekend in Berkeley
Two days of campus culture, science, shopping, food, and live music in Berkeley.
Berkeley Without a Car
Navigate Berkeley easily using BART, AC Transit, and walking to explore the city.
Berkeley on a Budget
Free and low-cost things to do in Berkeley—parks, campus walks, and budget meals.
One Day in Berkeley
Hit the essential Berkeley highlights, from campus walks to food and sunset views.
Rainy Day in Berkeley
Indoor museums, cafes, shops, and theaters to explore Berkeley when the weather is wet.
Outdoors
Berkeley Stairs and Paths Walk
Explore Berkeley's hidden stairways and hillside paths designed for pedestrian discovery.
Best Hikes in and near Berkeley
Explore East Bay Hills and regional trails from easy nature walks to challenging mountain hikes.
Bike Rides
Pedal Berkeley's flat and hillside routes, from the Bay Trail to the scenic Ohlone Greenway.
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