An urban lake and garden paths
Lake Merritt and Lakeside Park
Walk a lakeside route, look for birds, or choose one of Lakeside Park’s gardens and cultural stops.
Plan a visitCampus architecture and Berkeley life
UC Berkeley campus
UC Berkeley’s central campus is rewarding for architecture, campus history, and the lively streets around Telegraph Avenue and downtown. Pick a self-guided route through the central grounds and avoid treating the sprawling campus as one quick stop.
Take a look around
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Walk the central campus
Choose a campus route around the central landmarks and public spaces that interest you. Check visitor guidance for construction, access, and any locations that require advance arrangements.
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Continue into downtown Berkeley
The blocks around campus offer bookstores, cafés, and restaurants. Build in time for a meal or coffee after your walk rather than squeezing in another distant stop.
Getting there & back
Give the ride a place in your plans.
A private ride can connect a campus entrance with downtown Berkeley, Oakland, or another Bay Area address. Enter the building or pickup point rather than the university name alone.
Review the exact destination and return plan when requesting your quote. Transportation does not include event tickets, admission or venue reservations.
More to explore
California art, history, and nature
Oakland Museum of California
A museum visit that brings three lenses on California together under one roof.
Plan a visitA hillside garden of world plants
UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley
Explore diverse living collections on garden paths above the UC Berkeley campus.
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