Berkeley

Berkeley
Your visit to California is useless if you do not visit the little but attractive town near San Francisco Bay called Berkeley. This beautiful city from the Alameda county of California is famous around the globe as a center for academic achievement, scientific exploration, free speech and the arts.

Located on the east shore of San Francisco Bay and stretching through its coastal plain and into a scenic range of foothills, Berkeley is a city that occupies a classic stretch of coastal California. Berkeley is among those cites in the United States that maintains a high standard of life and attracts many tourists every year.

Berkeley is accessible by all means. It is a short drive east of San Francisco and within an easy access of Bay Area's major airports in Oakland and San Francisco. Barkley was incorporated in April 4, 1878. Over the years and centuries, the city has established itself from a small town to one of the major tourist attractions of California.

Berkeley is a vibrant and spirited city that is sheltered by rolling hills and the beautiful Bay. Comprising of only 18 square miles, the city offers so much fun and joy that you can"t enough of it. Be it dining, shopping, concerts, live shows, theater, sports or other opportunities and recreational pursuits, Berkeley provides the best entertainment to the visitors. Let us list some of the major tourist destinations and oft visited places of Berkeley.

University of California, Berkeley is the oldest and most prestigious campus of the University of California system. On its lush on the campus grounds, there are facilities like the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Lawrence Hall of Science, Space Sciences Laboratory, and Mathematical Sciences Research Institute. Presence of the Pacific School of Religion and The Wright Institute also give Berkeley a significant place in the educational sector.

Berkeley boosts of many beautiful parks, museums and family outing places. One of the most favorite of these is Adventure Playground. Aquatic Park is even more amazing with its bird watching, boating, hiking and biking trails offerings and the playground "Dream Land for Kids," that stays true to its name.

Cesar Chavez Park offers wildlife sanctuary, sports fields, paved pathways, picnic areas, hiking and biking in its 90 rolling acres and 1.5 miles of paved trails and its wide-open meadows.

Codornices Park of Berkeley also presents a wide array of play opportunities in its beautiful hillside setting. Its baseball, softball fields, basketball court, hiking trails, tot play area, picnic and BBQ area are always full of families.

The park also has two forks of Codornices Creek and a tunnel underneath Euclid Ave. that leads to the Berkeley Rose Garden. Berkeley also has facilities for early-level rock climbing called Contra Costa Rock Park, Grotto Rock Park and Cragmont Rock Park, all offering plenty of challenges for rock climbing beginners.

Some other attractions of Berkeley include Great Stoneface Park, Glendale La Loma Park and Fishing Off Berkeley Pier. However, if you want to enjoy a gorgeous view of the San Francisco Bay then Indian Rock Park and Mortar Rock Park are the best options for you.

Rose Garden is the world-famous park form Berkeley that is considered the finest rose garden in Northern California. The Rose Garden is a semi-circular terraced amphitheatre with rows of gorgeous fragrant roses, holding 3,000 rose bushes and 250 varieties of roses on 3.64 acres.

Shorebird Nature Center is a perfect replica of under water life with which displays creatures that live in the San Francisco Bay. Tilden Park Botanic Garden and UC Botanical Garden are again good ways to get up, close and personal with the Mother Nature.

Berkeley excels in live entertainment just like it excels in beauty and grace. The cit hosts many festivals, live shows and concerts throughout the year. It offers the most comprehensive range of high quality, live performances by the world's greatest established and emerging artists in dance, music and theater.

It proudly hosts the oldest major festival of Jewish Music in the U.S called Jewish Music Festival. The festival includes public concerts of international artists, as well as events such as community dance 'jams,' and a community Music Day, highlighting local musicians.

The presence of Berkeley Repertory Theatre and Aurora Theatre and other live venues also bring performing arts and super-hit theatre productions to the city.

Based on the firm traditions of democracy and wisdom, Berkeley is noted as one of the most liberal cities in the United States. The wonderful city invites you all to enjoy the entertaining and engaging experience of exploring Berkeley.

No matter from which discipline or culture you are, you will love the friendly and welcoming environment of the city. So plan your Berkeley visit now and have fun!