Best places: Things to dos in Berkeley, United States

Huge garden with thousands of rose bushes plus views of San Francisco Bay & the Golden Gate Bridge.

Popular, 90-acre park featuring kite flying opportunities, a dog run, bay vistas & more.

This rock park offers scenic views of the San Francisco Bay & climbing areas of varying difficulty.

👍 I really enjoyed the dining experience at Thai Temple. I went to school in Berkeley, but never had the opportunity to come here. I imagine you'd come here for the affordable and tasty Thai foods, but stay for the ambience and community vibes. The payment process is unique. You purchase tokens that...

Comprising the Berkeley Rose Garden plus areas for ball playing & hiking, picnicking & kids' play.

👍 Getting here is a bit of a trek. You have to go up a winding road to reach the lookout and it is quite difficult to see at night (make sure to turn those fog lights on!). We went around sunset, but it was unfortunately too foggy to see any view. Our friend–who is from the area showed us a picture of...

This expansive, sloped lawn amid academic buildings is a popular hangout for UC Berkeley students.

👍👍 Very creative and unique free play area at the Berkeley Marina. Free parking nearby as well as a conventional playground next door. Kids and adults can paint and hammer and build add-ons to the play structures. There's a zip line and numerous castles. You can pick up pails with tools at the front...

👍👍 Beautiful scenery and breathtaking views of Berkeley! All of the trees and flowers are gorgeous and it’s just a perfect landmark for students and visitors alike. You can also take the tour to the top of the tower which seems exciting!!!

Scenic marina park offers picnic sites, play areas & a nature center with fish & wildlife displays.

Soaring, campus-sited bell-&-clock tower offering panoramic views & daily carillon concerts.

Neighborhood space features basketball, tennis & volleyball courts, a playground & BBQ picnic spots.

Wooded park featuring walking paths & a rec center with tennis, basketball & a playground.

Multi-use urban park featuring recreation center, ball fields, tennis & playground on 13 acres.

👍👍 a review from @amom2kidsandapark A decent size toddler park (but elementary kids enjoy it too) on a not so busy street in Berkeley. Most tot parks I’ve seen are small but this one is very open with lots of different play opportunities. There is a gate all the way around with shade, grass benches, p...

Art exhibits range from Asian artifacts to local works with an equally diverse film program.

Museum exploring the history of aviation through models, paintings, photography & dioramas.

UC Berkeley campus landmark gate, built in 1910 with beaux-arts flair & ornate bronze metalwork.

Neighborhood park with two climbing structures, a path & rubberized surfacing for safe play.

Small park with lighted tennis courts, a playground for tots, cobblestone paths & a turf area.