Berkeley Hills, Oakland

Name: Berkeley Hills
Address: Oakland, United States

#125 among attractions in Oakland

Natural feature, Nature, Natural attraction

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The Berkeley Hills are a range of the Pacific Coast Ranges that overlook the northeast side of the valley that encompasses San Francisco Bay. They were previously called the "Contra Costa Range/Hills", but with the establishment of Berkeley and the University of California, the current usage was applied by geographers and gazetteers. ()

Maximum elevation: 1906 ftCoordinates: 37°52'59"N, 122°14'20"W

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Oakland United States

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Berkeley Hills – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Telegraph Avenue, Tilden Park Merry-Go-Round, Lawrence Hall of Science, California Memorial Stadium.

1.5 miSW
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley
40 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant heart of Berkeley, California, Telegraph Avenue is a cultural and commercial lifeline that captures the unique spirit of this eclectic city. Stretching south from the edge of the University of California, Berkeley campus, Telegraph Avenue is not...
1.5 miNW
Amusement ride, Amusement, Park
Tilden Park Merry-Go-Round, Berkeley
39 min walk • Nestled within the scenic greenery of Berkeley's Tilden Regional Park, the Tilden Park Merry-Go-Round is a charming slice of Americana that offers a timeless amusement experience. This historic carousel, situated in Contra Costa County, California, has been spinning...
0.5 miSW
Museum, planetarium and hands-on exhibits
Lawrence Hall of Science, Berkeley
13 min walk • The Lawrence Hall of Science is a public science center in Berkeley, California that offers hands-on science exhibits, designs curriculum, aids professional development, and offers after school science resources to students of all ages.
1.1 miSW
Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums, Sport
California Memorial Stadium, Berkeley
27 min walk • California Memorial Stadium also known as FTX Field at California Memorial Stadium, and simply and commonly known as Memorial Stadium is an outdoor football stadium on the campus of the University of California, Berkeley in Berkeley, California.
0.5 miN
Golf, Outdoor activities
Tilden Park Golf Course, Berkeley
12 min walk • The Tilden Park Golf Course is a public golf course in the San Francisco Bay Area.
1 miSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Amphitheatre
Greek Theatre, Berkeley
27 min walk • The William Randolph Hearst Greek Theatre, known locally as simply the Greek Theatre, is an 8,500-seat amphitheater owned and operated by the University of California, Berkeley in Berkeley, California, USA.
0.8 miN
Park
Tilden Regional Park, Berkeley
21 min walk • Tilden Regional Park, also known as Tilden Park or Tilden, is a 2,079-acre regional park in the East Bay, part of the San Francisco Bay Area in California. It is between the Berkeley Hills and San Pablo Ridge. Its main entrance is near Kensington, Berkeley, and Richmond. The park is contiguous with Wildcat Canyon Regional Park.
~1480 ftE
Natural attraction, Mountain, Park
Grizzly Peak, Oakland
8 min walk • Grizzly Peak is a summit in the Berkeley Hills above Berkeley, California. The peak is located on the border between Alameda and Contra Costa counties, within the boundaries of Tilden Regional Park, and directly behind the University of California, Berkeley campus.
0.6 miS
Botanical garden, Park
University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley, Oakland
17 min walk • The University of California Botanical Garden is a 34-acre botanical garden located on the University of California, Berkeley campus, in Strawberry Canyon.
0.8 miN
Botanical garden, Park, Garden
Regional Parks Botanic Garden, Berkeley
20 min walk • The Regional Parks Botanic Garden is a 10-acre botanical garden located in Tilden Regional Park in the Berkeley Hills, east of Berkeley, California, in the United States.
1.2 miSW
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Thorsen House, Berkeley
31 min walk • The William R. Thorsen House, often referred to as the Thorsen House, is a historic residence in Berkeley, California.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Berkeley Hills?

Nearby attractions include Grizzly Peak, Oakland (8 min walk), Lawrence Hall of Science, Berkeley (13 min walk), University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley, Oakland (17 min walk), Regional Parks Botanic Garden, Berkeley (20 min walk).

How to get to Berkeley Hills by public transport?

The nearest stations to Berkeley Hills:

Bus

Space Sciences Lab/MSRI • Lines: H (9 min walk)
Centennial Drive & Parking Lot • Lines: 65 (11 min walk)

Train

Redwood Valley Railway (23 min walk)