Berkeley, California
Berkeley is a city of 120,257 people in Alameda County, California, founded in 1866.
Why visit Berkeley
Townapedia lists 78 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 437 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 23 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include The UC Theatre, Albany Beach, Hearst Museum of Anthropology and Sather Gate.
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 76°F; December lows average 43°F.
Weather in Berkeley
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Berkeley
Berkeley is a city on the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay (part of the San Francisco Bay Area) in northern Alameda County, California, United States. It is named after the 18th-century Anglo-Irish bishop and philosopher George Berkeley. It borders the cities of Oakland and Emeryville to the south and the city of Albany and the unincorporated community of Kensington to the north. Its eastern border with Contra Costa County generally follows the ridge of the Berkeley Hills.
From the Wikipedia article Berkeley, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do23
Berkeley I-80 bridge
Bridge
Pedestrian bridge in Berkeley, California
Children's Fairyland
Monument and historic site · 4.4 mi
Amusement park in Oakland, California
Cypress Street Viaduct
Bridge · 3.4 mi
Former freeway in Oakland, California, U.S.
Samuel Merritt University
School · 3.6 mi
University in Oakland, California
University of California
School · 4.6 mi
University system in California, United States
Pacific Film Archive Theater
Cinema and theater · 1.8 mi
2155 Center Street, Berkeley
We-Su 11:00-19:00
11 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks78
Sather Gate
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Landmark on university campus
10th Street Market
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
United States historic place
African American Museum and Library at Oakland
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Public library in Oakland, California, USA
Alameda County Building and Loan Association Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Historic place in Oakland, California
Berkeley City Club
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic building in Berkeley, California
Berkeley Day Nursery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic place in Berkeley, California
Berkeley High School Campus Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic district in Berkeley, California
Berkeley Historic Civic Center District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic district in Berkeley, California
Boone’s University School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic building in Berkeley, California; former boy's school
Bowles Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Building and residential college of the University of California, Berkeley
California Hall (UC Berkeley)
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
UC Berkeley campus building
66 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Judge John Sutter Regional Shoreline
Park · 3.2 mi
Park in United States of America
Restaurants and cafes437
Chez Panisse
Restaurant · Californian · 1.9 mi
1517 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley
Mo-Tu 11:30-22:30; Fr-Sa 11:30-23:30
Acme Bread Company
Bakery · 0.7 mi
1601 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley
Mo-We,Sa 08:00-16:00; Th-Fr 08:00-17:00; Su 08:30-15:00
Rose Pizzeria
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.5 mi
1960 University Avenue, Berkeley
Mo-Tu off; We-Su 12:00-21:00
Triple Rock Brewery
Bar and pub · 1.7 mi
1920 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley
Tu, Sa 12:00-22:00; We-Fr 12:00-23:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Berkeley Bagels
Bakery · Bagel · 1.2 mi
Bakes bagels on site. First bake finishes before 6:30am, 2nd bake at 12:30 or earlier if demand is high.
1281 Gilman Street, Berkeley
Mo-Fr 06:30-17:00; Sa, Su 07:00-17:00
Kiraku
Restaurant · Japanese, Sushi · 2.2 mi
Kiraku strives to deliver a genuine izakaya experience. By emulating the style of a modern izakaya popular in Japan, Kiraku hopes to...
2566 Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley
Tu-Th 17:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 17:30-23:00
Korean Superette
Restaurant · Korean · 1.9 mi
Restaurant and Korean convenience store. The kitchen closes at 8pm.
1539 Solano Avenue, Berkeley
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr, Sa 11:00-22:00
Mount Everest
Restaurant · Nepalese, Indian, Himalayan · 2.2 mi
Mount Everest is a second generation, family run restaurant proudly serving the Berkeley community since 2010. For over a decade has...
2598 Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley
Mo 11:30-15:00,16:00-21:30; Th-Fr 11:30-15:00,16:30-21:30; Sa...
Musashi
Restaurant · Japanese, Sushi, Onigiri, Bento Box · 1.8 mi
Organic, Authentic Japanese food, We also cater to all events , (Meetings, tournaments, weddings) Other then our main Restaurant we also...
2126 Dwight Way, Berkeley
Tu-Sa 11:30-14:00
AKEMI
Restaurant · Japanese · 2.0 mi
1695 Solano Avenue
Mo-Fr 11:30-16:00, 17:00-21:30; Sa-Su 09:00-18:00
Afghan Burrito
Restaurant · Coffee Shop, Mexican, Afghan · 0.5 mi
2309 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 11:00-20:00
425 more on the map.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship12
Christian Science Organization at the University
Church · Christ Scientist · 2.3 mi
Shopping60
Gas and EV charging9
Schools, colleges and libraries72
Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College - Berkeley
School · 1.7 mi
2550 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley
Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive Film Library
Library · 1.8 mi
2155 Center Street, Berkeley
Healthcare6
Over 60 Health Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.7 mi
3260 Sacramento Street, Berkeley
Passport Health Berkeley Travel Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.2 mi
3017 Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley
Map of Berkeley
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59°F | 43°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 62°F | 44°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 65°F | 46°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 67°F | 47°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 70°F | 49°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 74°F | 52°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 74°F | 53°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 75°F | 54°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 54°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 73°F | 52°F | 1.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 65°F | 47°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 59°F | 43°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Berkeley Hcn (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Alameda County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2023-04-03: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-01-14: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-03-22: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-04-01: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
San Rafael Airport (SRF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 16 miles away.
- Emeryville 2 mi south, about 3 min by car
- Albany 2 mi northwest, about 3 min by car
- El Cerrito 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Piedmont 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Richmond 7 mi northwest, about 11 min by car
- San Pablo 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- Orinda 7 mi east, about 12 min by car
- El Sobrante 7 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Oakland 8 mi southeast, about 12 min by car
- Alameda 9 mi south, about 14 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Berkeley-downtown-Bay-bridge-SF-in-back-from-Lab, User:Introvert, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Sather-Gate, Minesweeper, CC BY-SA 3.0
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