University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley, Oakland

Name: University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley
Address: 200 Centennial Dr, Oakland, United States

#29 among attractions in Oakland

Botanical garden, Park, Relax in park

University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley

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University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley, Oakland

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Facts and practical information

The University of California Botanical Garden is a 34-acre botanical garden located on the University of California, Berkeley campus, in Strawberry Canyon. The Garden is in the Berkeley Hills, inside the city boundary of Oakland, with views overlooking the San Francisco Bay. It is one of the most diverse plant collections in the United States, and famous for its large number of rare and endangered species. ()

Alternative names: Created: 1890Elevation: 719 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 37°52'26"N, 122°14'17"W

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200 Centennial DrBerkeley (University of California-Berkeley)Oakland United States

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Day trips

University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Telegraph Avenue, Lawrence Hall of Science, California Memorial Stadium, Tilden Park Golf Course.

1.2 miW
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley
32 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...
0.6 miNW
Museum, planetarium and hands-on exhibits
Lawrence Hall of Science, Berkeley
16 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.
0.7 miW
Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums, Sport
California Memorial Stadium, Berkeley
19 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.
1.1 miN
Golf, Outdoor activities
Tilden Park Golf Course, Berkeley
28 min walk • The Tilden Park Golf Course is a public golf course in the San Francisco Bay Area.
0.9 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Amphitheatre
Greek Theatre, Berkeley
23 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.
0.6 miN
Natural attraction, Mountain, Park
Grizzly Peak, Oakland
16 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.
1.2 miSW
Theater, Church, Concerts and shows
Berkeley Playhouse, Berkeley
31 min walk • The Julia Morgan Theater, located in the former St. John's Presbyterian Church, is a historic building in Berkeley, California designed by architect Julia Morgan.
0.8 miSW
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Thorsen House, Berkeley
22 min walk • The William R. Thorsen House, often referred to as the Thorsen House, is a historic residence in Berkeley, California.
0.9 miW
Museum
Wurster Hall, Berkeley
24 min walk • The College of Environmental Design, also known as the Berkeley CED, or simply CED, is one of 14 schools and colleges at the University of California, Berkeley. The school is located in Bauer Wurster Hall on the southeast corner of the main UC Berkeley campus.
1 miW
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology, Berkeley
25 min walk • The Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology is an anthropology museum located in Berkeley, California on the University of California, Berkeley campus.
0.9 miSE
Park
Claremont Canyon Regional Preserve, Oakland
23 min walk • Claremont Canyon Regional Preserve is a small regional park mainly located in the city of Oakland, California, and administered by the East Bay Regional Park District.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley?

Nearby attractions include Panoramic Hill, Berkeley (14 min walk), Grizzly Peak, Oakland (16 min walk), Lawrence Hall of Science, Berkeley (16 min walk), Berkeley Hills, Oakland (17 min walk).

How to get to University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley by public transport?

The nearest stations to University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley:

Bus

U.C. Botanical Garden • Lines: H (3 min walk)
Strawberry Canyon Recreational Area • Lines: H (13 min walk)

Train

Redwood Valley Railway (24 min walk)