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Visiting Berkeley

Travellers to Berkeley give high marks for the university vibe, fun sporting events and top-notch restaurants. This city also attracts tourists with its cafes, live music and theatres. Top sights in the city include Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive, Greek Theater and University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley.

• You'll find 345 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options in the larger area of Oakland
• The closest major airport is in Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.), 11.3 mi (18.2 km) from the city centre
• The next closest is in Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field), 14 mi (22.5 km) away

Sightseeing and Staying in Berkeley

The city is well known for its live music and theatres, and cultural venues include Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive, Greek Theater and Berkeley Repertory Theater. The city is notable for landmarks like Historic Berkeley, Doe Library and Sather Gate. The city's natural beauty is on display at University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley, Tilden Regional Park and People's Park.

In Oakland, you'll find 92 hotels and other accommodation options so you can easily plan your perfect holiday retreat at an affordable rate. Below are top ones based on our user reviews:

• Easton Hall - Guests who stay at this 2.5-star hotel in Northside can enjoy access to free parking and a library, along with free WiFi. It's a favourite with Expedia travellers for its overall value and quiet location.
• Berkeley City Club - Our customers like the dining options and clean, comfortable rooms at this hotel. This 2.5-star hotel features free breakfast, a restaurant and an indoor pool.
• Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley - Guests who stay at this 2.5-star hotel in North Berkeley can enjoy access to a coffee shop and parking, along with free WiFi. Expedia customers like its dining options and breakfast.

Other top sights in Berkeley include Berkeley Marina. Outside the city, popular places to see include Oakland Museum of California, located 5 mi (8 km) from the heart of the city, and Jack London Square, which is 5.2 mi/8.4 km away.

Getting around Berkeley

With so many transport options, seeing all of Berkeley is simple. Nearby metro stations include North Berkeley Station and Ashby Station. To see more of the larger area, ride aboard one of the trains from Berkeley Station.

Dressing for Berkeley

• Between January and March, you can expect the daytime average to be around 18°C and the night-time average to be 5°C
• From April to June, temperatures average about 23°C during the day and 8°C at night
• July to September averages 24°C during the day and 11°C at night
• Between October and December, the average temperature is 24°C during the day and 5°C at night
• Berkeley gets about 667.40 millimetres of rain per year
• Hottest months are usually September and August with an average temperature of 24°C, while the coldest months are January and December with an average of 6°C