Great place for our daughter High School Grad photos! She loves flowers so we decided to come here…read moreand she loved it! Beautiful day and lots of beautiful areas to take photos! Parking is limited but we were able to get a spot super close when we drove up!

Visited today with BB -- our first time here. We definitely picked the wrong season, as most of the…read moreroses have already been pruned. Even so, the garden itself is peaceful and well maintained. What really stood out was the view -- you can see the Golden Gate Bridge from the garden, which is beautiful and unexpected. There's also a constant sound of rushing water nearby (not sure if that's always there), but it added to the calm and made the few roses still in bloom more enjoyable. The garden is wheelchair accessible, though I will note the hill leading up to the entrance is very steep. They do have public restrooms and tennis courts on site, which is nice. Street parking only -- and be careful, cars come around the bend quickly. Overall, even though we missed peak bloom season, it was still worth the visit for the views and the atmosphere. I'd love to come back in the spring when everything is in full bloom.

What a hidden gem. At least, for us. Perhaps most people already know about this botanical garden…read more For the Plant enthusiasts in our family, it was very cool to explore. It was part of my husband's Fathers Day outing and he enjoyed it, even though he initially wanted to skip because he was tired (having to pay for tickets was motivational enough to get us to go through with our planned visit). We were fortunate to go on a beautiful yet cool day which added to our experience. Worthwhile, highly recommend!

Wow- I wish I lived here to come more often! Loved especially the cool and refreshing Asian Garden…read moreand roses even though they weren't all in full bloom. I was amazed at how many staff were present, pruning, trimming and clipping. They were very friendly and helpful and cheerful to share information about the plants and what they were doing- ie, responsibly cutting back the very healthy/bordering-on-invasive Alstroemeria before any seed pods opened. Also loved the carnivorous plants house- pitcher plants, Venus flytraps and more. So fascinatingly beautiful!

If you're expecting an immersive, interactive experience where you'll feel like you won't have…read moreenough time to do everything, then you'll be sorely, sorely, sorely disappointed. The first problem is that it's called a museum--I know, where else do you keep T-rex fossil casts other than a museum? you've got me there, but I want to let your hopes down so that you'll have a properly amazing experience here. The first thing to know is that it's housed in the Valley Life Sciences Building, or VLSB for those of us in the know who use University of California campus building-name acronyms on the regular. It's a living, breathing, working building on campus, which means there are offices and a library, in addition to "museums," which again is a disappointing misnomer. When it was built in 1930, not only was it the largest building in the City of Berkeley, but it was also the largest concrete building in the US west of the Mississippi. It's still the largest building on campus, I believe. When I worked on campus, my classes were often (and my office hours were always) in Wheeler Hall, whose bathrooms leave a lot to desired, to understate it quite ridiculously. So I was always on the lookout for better, less traveled bathroom options. Not just near Wheeler, but everywhere on campus and especially between Wheeler and the western edge of campus, because I often worked part time at my current job while also working as a reader at UC, so I was always walking back and forth between campus and our office in Downtown Berkeley. Anyway, I thought i had found a perfect candidate in a particular men's room on a particular side of a particular floor of VLSB. Who would enter this random, imposing building looking for a restroom, and even if they did, who would go anywhere but the bathrooms on the first floor? Happy with myself, after my second visit to the secret bathroom, I was about halfway back to my office when I realized I didn't have my wallet. I remembered taking it out of my pocket in the stall, so I rushed back up there. And what did I find? My wallet was sitting there on the toilet-paper dispenser, my ID, debit card, and credit cards still there. Whew! But I was also aghast, because the $36 I had in cash was missing. I'm still conflicted to this day--replacing my license and credit cards would have been a huge pain, and if someone had returned my wallet to me, I probably would have rewarded him with at least $20. So should I be angry for this person for stealing from me but not making it as bad as it could have been? I don't really know, and I haven't been back to that benighted bathroom since. So here's the best way to experience the Museum of Paleontology: By total surprise. The first time I came in here, I had no idea I'd find these Pteranodons floating around or this Tyrannosaurus rex hanging out near the staircase. Yes, take the elevator to the fourth floor and then take the stairs down. You'll be so wowed. It's amazing. And that's how you have a four-star experience. Just don't give kind thieves the opportunity to steal some of your valuables.

Fantastic exhibit- open to the public for free during museum hours. Great for toddlers- you can…read moretell because all of the glass for cases below 3-4 feet is stained with hand prints. Amazing nearly complete T-Rex skeleton on display with a pterodactyl in flight above it. They are arranged beautifully in the atrium, ringed by a spiral staircase. I also loved the entomological displays- especially the beetles. Park in the lower Sproul garage and walk less than 5 min. Pack a lunch to eat in the courtyard or under the canopy in the eucalyptus grove by the creek outside.

We had a great time on the Bay this weekend on the USS Potomac for Opening Day. Not only did we get…read moreblessed we were second in line behind the fireboats in the Parade of Ships. An experience I truly recommend!!

Delightful positive excursion to set foot on a naval officer vessel. It may be from the earlier…read more20th century during the time of Roosevelt. I am not sure. It says World War II. It shows old radios and it uses beds for family members of the naval officer. Nice view of Jack London Square and the ferry from Oakland. It was nice outing and walkable near Chinatown and the Bart station. The railroad is nearby and desolate. Interesting history option near San Francisco. They showed the submarines and this old naval officer boat. It was positive and neat. There's a gift shop and topics. The theme is presidential and I bet it was used by a naval officer.

A little underwhelming to say the least. I may have showed up when the tulips were already removed…read more There were not many flowers or much of anything to really see during my visit. Though it is a nice walk and closeby to Ocean Beach. There is a windmill here that's nice for photos. There's also a walking and running path on John F. Kennedy Rd, that may be worth going through if you want to get some steps in. But for this spot, it was kind of a plain jane.

I visited with my mom in early April and was hoping for some tulip but there were barely any…read moreflowers bloomed! It was certainley beautiful though. I wish i can make it out later April or early may next year to see the beauty, I bet it would look beautiful. There is handicap parking on the street but it should not be too hard to find parking around teh corner. Definitely one time visit. This place got popular on "IG"

I would've rather watched paint dry. Worst 30 minutes of my life. Would not recommend.read more

The little chef showed that they had in there was a waste of my time and should be taken away…read moreimmediately. A planetarium is supposed to be about planets not about some stop motion show. I wish I could get those moments of my life back.

The sea lions at Pier 39 are pure San Francisco entertainment. They are loud, dramatic, lazy,…read morefunny, and somehow completely charming. Watching them sunbathe, bark at each other, slide around the docks, and act like waterfront celebrities is easily one of the best free attractions in the city. It is a great stop if you are visiting Fisherman's Wharf or Pier 39. You do not need a long time here, but it is absolutely worth pausing for photos and a few laughs. Nature, comedy, and Bay views all in one spot.

This is a great place the wife and I like to visit every year. The wife always says, "Let's go…read morevisit our friends." Lately, though, they don't seem to be around as much. I heard this year it had to do with the algae in the water, which seems to be a common theme lately for aquatic life. I hope we can do better, as I do miss seeing my old sea lion friends every year.

I visited this museum on a whim and didn't have much time, but it is definitely on my list to…read morerevisit before summer ends! General admission is $25, but they participate in Museums for All, which is a great perk. I brought my 20-month-old and was thrilled to find so many age-appropriate activities for him to explore. The absolute highlight was the moving dinosaurs outside, set against a beautiful backdrop of the bay, a view that adults will definitely appreciate even if the toddlers don't notice! Definitely a great place to snap some photos. The bottom floor features animals and exhibits, and I noticed a cafe that I'd love to try for lunch next time. My only critique is the customer service. Some staff members, including those at the front desk, weren't very welcoming or acknowledging. Since this is such a family-oriented space, a simple smile would go a long way! It didn't ruin my experience, but better service would prevent it from taking away from anyone else's visit. Highly recommend overall!

Well when I came in to pay. This young lady was very I tentative! She explained everything to us…read more So on our merry way. We are the first floor so many activities to do. My cousin and daughter loved the . And outside where they were was an amazing view of Berkeley. We were sitting on top of the world. A little girl came over and talked to us. Her father said it was ok to film her. She was five years old! A very bright, intelligent, fun loving girl! Her favorite pass time was golf. She knew the stands to when u putt! She was amazing. She came and brought us flowers. My daughter n I put them in our hair. Ok down to the exhibits down stairs. Well we walked in no one spoke. Parents kept asking the young lady so what do we do! Horrible horrible horrible! Customer service! Young ladies you should say hellli when someone walks in the door! You should come and explain what to do. Not just stand in the lockers. So, went to the souvenir shop! We all couldn't wait to spend some money. The gentleman never said hello! He kept flipping his hair looking off into space! Wow! Very easily for people to steal items! Tighten up! Greet people pay attention! Speak to the customers! Terrible customer service March 21,2026 3pm-5pm! Do better! I didn't get a chance to give anything I. The suggestion box! Next time I will! Thanks we guess!