Downtown Berkeley Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Downtown Berkeley
Popular places to visit

Historic Berkeley
Find out about the history of Berkeley with a stop at Historic Berkeley. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive
Discover works by Rubens, Pollock and Warhol and watch movies by international filmmakers at this museum of the University of California.
UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall
You can get tickets for a performance at UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall during your stay in Berkeley. Take in the acclaimed art galleries and beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area.
Berkeley Repertory Theater
You can make plans for a show at Berkeley Repertory Theater during your stay in Berkeley. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Berkeley Community Theater
You can make plans for a show at Berkeley Community Theater on your trip to Berkeley. Discover the beautiful sunsets and shops in this vibrant area.
Magnes Collection of Jewish Art & Life
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Magnes Collection of Jewish Art & Life during your trip to Berkeley. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Activities

Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)

San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)

Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise

California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
Our pick of the best Downtown Berkeley Hotel Deals

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Clean, near everything . The parking is small for big trucks"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
"Yes"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Nice property to stay and all sightseeing places very nearby"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
"No"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026

Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
"I did not eat at the restaurant inside the hotel."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026

YOTEL San Francisco
"Everything was great, the only difficulty was parking. I checked in after 11:00 and there was no clear parking instructions. Had to find a parking garage on my own and walk it was dangerous"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026


