There are so-o-o-o many things to do in Berkeley...
how could anyone be bored! Anything you're
interested in doing or learning
about...local history, nature,
entertainment, shopping,
delicious food from anywhere in
the world...you can begin your
search here!
Find it and go!
Places to Go
VisitBerkeley.com
Things to do in Berkeley, including museums, places of interest, art galleries, and theaters.
Restaurantsin the Berkeley Area
Looking for a new taste? This page sorts restaurants by neighborhood, provides maps, and offers
brief and informative reviews.
East
Bay Neighborhoods
Lots of information on this site about things to do, shops and restaurants. Check the bottom of the page for links to other Berkeley and Oakland neighborhoods.
Getting Around
Bay Area Transit InformationWant to know when the ferry leaves for Alcatraz on Saturday? How to get to Stanford by public transportation? This page offers links to all Bay area transit agencies.
Berkeley Trip
Everything you need to know about getting around in Berkeley, including transit maps and schedules,
airport transportation.
The ELP Neighborhood
First Church of Christ ScientistRight across Dwight Way from the ELP campus, this building was designed by famous local architect Bernard Maybeck.
The Julia Morgan Center for the Arts
Another famous local building, designed by Maybeck's protege, architect Julia Morgan. Here, you can attend a performance, take a yoga or dance class, or volunteer.
People's Park
Another ELP neighbor. People's Park was the scene of violent clashes between police and protestors during the anti-Vietnam war demonstrations of 1969. Learn more about Berkeley in the 60's, and visit the Free Speech Movement Digital Archive.
Aerial Map of the ELP Neighborhood
Scroll to the bottom right corner of this map to find ELP. Hint: look for People's Park, across the street, and the lawns and pathways of the ELP campus.
On the UC Campus
Live Webcams
How Berkeley Can You Be?
Tilden Park
You can see what's happening right now at several locations on campus.
Days of Cal
This virtual tour of UCB history includes many fascinating photos, as well as stories about the early days of UCB.
The Campanile
A short article about UCB's famous landmark.
What makes Berkeley, well, Berkeley...
Billed as "One of the most colorful, irreverent, and fun events on the West Coast," this festival and parade takes place at the end of September. Don't miss it!
La Pena Cultural Center
A multicultural performing arts center and restaurant in Berkeley - music, theater and classes.
KALX
UCB's own radio station, voted best in the nation in 1997. Find out what American university students are listening to.
The Hayward Fault Homepage
Learn about the earthquake fault in our very own backyard.
Berkeley Path Wanderers Association
This group sponsors Saturday walks on Berkeley's public paths and walkways. Get some exercise exploring Berkeley with local residents, or take a self-guided tour of one of Berkeley's hidden pathways.
A great place to spend a weekend afternoon hiking, picnicking, or swimming at Lake Anza. Accessible by AC Transit bus.
Back to ELP Online!
This page prepared by:
Cliff Stevens
English Language Program
UC Berkeley Extension
Last updated on 9/18/01