I had an interesting and beautiful tour of the Thorsen house. The level of knowledge and history of…read morethe 2 guides, Collin and Charlie was impressive. The architecture was so precise and well done it would take billions to replicate. I love real estate and the architecture that goes in it. Certainly made me appreciate and respect the little tools they had but the skill used to compensate for it. Grateful I decided to see it.

The people who stay there were knowledgeable about the home. Enjoyed learning about the history of…read moremy mother in law's grandparents.

My classmates and I finally crossed one thing off our bucket list - traveling to the top of the…read morecampanile for one of the best views in the Bay! As students, we were able to visit for free; non-student tickets are only $6. Upon arrival, we waited in line for about 5 minutes for the elevator ride. Once inside the elevator, a friendly student gave us a quick history of the Campanile - all within the span of the 60 second elevator ride. We took a few short flights of stairs up to the top and were met with 360 degrees of breathtaking views. It was a clear day, and we could see as far as the Golden Gate Bridge. If you time your visit right, you can maybe catch one of the music performances. After we'd enjoyed the view for about 15 minutes, we took the elevator back down. I'd highly recommend a trip to the Campanile - it's the second tallest free-standing clock tower in the world!

UC Berkeley's Capanile, i.e. Sather Tower, completed in 1915, is said to be the second-tallest…read morefreestanding clock and bell tower in the world. We took a little stroll around the tower to listen to a charming carillon performance at 2pm on a Sunday, and for $5 we rode up an elevator and climbed a couple steep flights of stairs to catch the amazing 20-mile view from the 500-foot-high observation deck. Just lovely. Relaxing. They have 10-minute recitals Mon-Sat at 7:50am, 12pm, and 6pm, a 45-minute show Sundays at 2pm, (Oct 2025), and occasional evening practices. We used visitor parking a 10min walk away at Sproul Garage, and there's some disabled parking at the north edge of the greenspace esplanade around the tower.

I luv this library--small, just big enough for me to easily find the latest novels, classics, bios,…read moremysteries, history, travel, some nonfiction. Also, the librarians are very nice. I hardly expect to be treated like best friends, but I will always be polite. I've read this diatribe and I can see why this person was banned. If you don't like the library there are many others to visit--Albany, Berkeley Main, Oakland, El Cerrito. And this is just one opinion and nasty at that. If I didn't like it, I would just go elsewhere.

Awesome branch of the Berkeley Library system. Friendly staff work here. Smart book selection…read more Beautiful architecture. What is there not to like? Even the grounds it is on is beautiful with big trees. Recommended!

Lots of details about this interesting corner of the Bay Area provided by our guide Dan G. He was a…read morewealth of information, pretty funny and as a local was able to share a lot of perspective on the islands changes. Great day trip and I wish we had more time to poke around.

Wonderful tour led by Jim. History + nature! A great morning spent on the island…read more For people who are looking to visit the Naval Museum on the island, it is no longer open, but this tour is operative and you get to see the naval chapel and walk around the area. I was originally looking for information about the museum and arrived at this page: https://www.mihpf.org/tours. I hope this will help you find their tour options and dates! All digitalized, no fuss. And it turns out I was the only who signed up for today's tour, and they did not cancel on me because of that. I really really appreciated it. One last thing, the money you spend on the tour goes into helping this foundation : ) Yay!

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I went to the Bayview Eagles performance space, adjacent to the bar for a fabulous Cajun/Zydeco…read moreperformance by a new friend of mine, Andrew Carriere and his group of extremely talented musicians. He comes from a storied Louisiana family of Cajun and Zydeco musicians. He is versatile, sings, plays the triangle, the harmonica and the washboard. and in my little experience of watching him play with various groups, he lets everyone shine. His band's music was made for dancing and I have two left or right feet. The regular fans know what they are coming for - to dance. One of these days I'll earn without upsetting a partner. But then someone has to pay the price for teaching a newbie. A great place to visit for affordable beer and some wine. If Andre performs there, I'll be prepped to dance :)

This fountain is at a circular intersection at the base of the Berkeley Hills…read more Basically it's a traffic circle, not far from the Berkeley Rose Garden. Something a little different and original, which is the norm in Berkeley!!

This was the meeting spot for a Sunday morning walk on Marin Ave (Marin Ave is located directly…read morebehind the fountain and is the steepest street in the SF Bay Area per Google needs its own Yelp page and review) The fountain is over 100 years old Built in 1911 at the Marin Circle, the fountain was designed to be an ornate entry to what many hoped would be the state's capital. In the end, Sacramento got the nod, but the fountain with its distinctive bears has remained one of Berkeley's most beloved icons. The Circle and Fountain Walk were designed by architect John Galen Howard who devised the master plan for the UC Berkeley campus. It is a central design element that links The Circle to the surrounding streets in the Northbrae neighborhood. The fountain's bears, symbolizing both the university and the State of California, were originally made by animal sculptor Arthur Putnam.

Was introduced to bouldering here. Very accessible location. Super hectic on weekends and at…read moresunset. Great for families and solo projects as well. The rock (volcanic rhyolite) offers good grip but hard on the hands. Remember to bring a crash pad!

Indian Rock Park offers a serene escape, perfect for quiet reflection or quality time with family…read more The views are nothing short of breathtaking.