Berkeley
United States · CaliforniaUS
City in California, United States
Berkeley is a city on the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay in northern Alameda County, California, United States. It is named after the 18th-century Anglo-Irish bishop and philosopher George Berkeley. It borders the cities of Oakland and Emeryville to the south and the city of Albany and the unincorporated community of Kensington to the north. Its eastern border with Contra Costa County generally follows the ridge of the Berkeley Hills. The 2020 census recorded a population of 124,321.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 124,321
- Coordinates
- 37.872, -122.273
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Elevation
- 52 m
Overview of Berkeley
Berkeley is a compact city in California, United States. Population figures land around 124,321. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Travel interests covered here include nightlife, water sports and culture.
Things to do in Berkeley
Nightlife in Berkeley
(2)Berkeley's nightlife entries include Disco and Nightlife. Everything listed here comes from what Berkeley is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Water Sports in Berkeley
(2)Water Sports lovers get Kiteboarding and Kitesurfing. It is a direct read of Berkeley's activity profile. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Culture in Berkeley
(1)Berkeley records Ancient Ruins under culture. It is a direct read of Berkeley's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Family in Berkeley
(1)Berkeley's family entries include Playgrounds. All of it is drawn from Berkeley's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Berkeley
Plan water days for June to September. The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month.
Getting there & around
Berkeley is mid-sized: regional trains or buses usually get you in, and the centre is walkable. The local time zone is America/Los_Angeles.
Similar destinations
Places near Berkeley that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Berkeley known for?
- Berkeley is mainly a destination for nightlife, water sports and culture, set in California, United States with around 124,321 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Berkeley?
- You can plan around Disco, Nightlife, Kiteboarding, Kitesurfing and Ancient Ruins in Berkeley. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Berkeley?
- Plan water days for June to September. The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month.
- Where is Berkeley located?
- Administratively, Berkeley sits in California, United States — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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