South Hall, Berkeley

Name: South Hall
Address: University of California, Berkeley, United States

#66 among attractions in Berkeley

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South Hall is the oldest building on the campus of the University of California, Berkeley, built in 1873 in the Napoleon III style. It is the only remaining building of the original campus. South Hall was originally the counterpart of North Hall, which no longer exists, but was located where the Bancroft Library currently stands. ()

Built: 1873 (151 years ago)Coordinates: 37°52'17"N, 122°15'32"W

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South Hall – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Telegraph Avenue, Sather Tower, California Memorial Stadium, Greek Theatre.

~1500 ftS
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley
8 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...
~410 ftNE
Well-known campanile at a university
Sather Tower, Berkeley
2 min walk • Sather Tower is a bell tower with clocks on its four faces on the campus of the University of California, Berkeley. It is more commonly known as The Campanile for its resemblance to the Campanile di San Marco in Venice.
0.4 miE
Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums, Sport
California Memorial Stadium, Berkeley
12 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.
~1690 ftNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Amphitheatre
Greek Theatre, Berkeley
9 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.
0.5 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Berkeley
14 min walk • Berkeley Repertory Theatre is a regional theater company located in Berkeley, California. It runs seven productions each season from its two stages in Downtown Berkeley.
0.6 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
The UC Theatre, Berkeley
16 min walk • The UC Theatre is a music venue on University Avenue near Shattuck Avenue in Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, California, United States. From 1976 until 2001, it was as a movie theater known for a revival house presentation of films.
~490 ftSW
Bridge
Sather Gate, Berkeley
3 min walk • Sather Gate is a prominent landmark separating Sproul Plaza from the bridge over Strawberry Creek, leading to the center of the University of California, Berkeley campus. The gate was donated by Jane K.
~860 ftW
Museum, Science museum, Natural history museum
University of California Museum of Paleontology, Berkeley
5 min walk • The University of California Museum of Paleontology is a paleontology museum located on the campus of the University of California, Berkeley. The museum is within the Valley Life Sciences Building, designed by George W. Kelham and completed in 1930.
~760 ftS
Universities and schools
University of California, Berkeley
4 min walk • The University of California, Berkeley is a public land-grant research university in Berkeley, California. Established in 1868 as the University of California, it is the state's first land-grant university and the first campus of the University of California system.
~1370 ftNW
Interesting neighbourhood
Campus of the University of California, Berkeley
7 min walk • The campus of the University of California, Berkeley and its surrounding community are home to a number of notable buildings by early 20th-century campus architect John Galen Howard, his peer Bernard Maybeck, and their colleague Julia Morgan.
0.6 miW
Nightlife, Bars and clubs, Brewery
Triple Rock Brewery, Berkeley
15 min walk • Triple Rock is a brewpub in Berkeley, California.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to South Hall?

Nearby attractions include Doe Memorial Library, Berkeley (2 min walk), Institute of Governmental Studies, Berkeley (2 min walk), Bancroft Library, Berkeley (2 min walk), Sather Tower, Berkeley (2 min walk).

How to get to South Hall by public transport?

The nearest stations to South Hall:

Bus

Moffitt Library • Lines: C, N, Ss (4 min walk)
Hearst Mining Circle • Lines: C, H, N, P, Rfs, Ss (5 min walk)

Metro

Downtown Berkeley • Lines: Orange, Red (13 min walk)