Things to Do in and around Berkeley, CA

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Oakland Zoo. The Oakland Zoo is a non-profit organization, managed by the East Bay Zoological Society. Founded in 1922 by Henry Snow, the Zoo has been located in its current Knowland Park location since 1936. It is only 12 miles from Downtown Berkeley Inn, and with the Downtown Berkeley Inn Oakland Zoo Package, you can experience this amazing attraction and book exceptional accommodations all at once. Your package includes specially discounted lodgings in one of our 27 tasteful, modern guestrooms, outfitted with amenities like a 42-inch high-definition plasma television and complimentary high-speed Internet access. The hotel is just steps away from some of the finest Berkeley dining and entertainment on Shattuck Avenue, and within walking distance of UC Berkeley. To learn more about the Oakland Zoo, visit http://www.oaklandzoo.org/

Berkeley Repertory Theatre. Founded in 1968, Berkeley Repertory Theatre has established itself as one of this country’s top-ranking professional resident theatre companies, known for its consistently high-quality productions. Winner of the 1997 Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre, its national reputation draws theatre artists from around the country to work on a variety of productions from September through July. Learn more about the latest productions at http://www.berkeleyrep.org/

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) has been a leader in science and engineering research for more than 70 years. Located on a 200-acre site in the hills above the University of California, Berkeley campus, adjacent to the San Francisco Bay, Berkeley Lab holds the distinction of being the oldest of the U.S. Department of Energy's National Laboratories. Visit http://www.lbl.gov/  [Top]

Berkeley Rose Garden. Berkeley’s Historic Rose Garden is a regional destination with its 3,000 rose bushes and 250 varieties of roses, along with breathtaking views of the San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge. Besides rows upon rows of gorgeous fragrant roses, the Berkeley Rose Garden has a redwood pergola, four tennis courts, a picnic area, scenic hiking trails, foot bridges, and a semicircular terraced amphitheater. For more information, visit http://www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/parks/parkspages/BerkeleyRoseGarden.html

Golden Gate Fields. Opened in 1941, Golden Gate Fields is an historic horse racetrack and a popular Northern California racing venue. A grandstand that can seat up to 9,000 viewers looks over the one-mile dirt track. Notable horse that have raced here include Citation, Noor, Silky Sullivan, and Lost in the Fog. Visit http://www.goldengatefields.com/  [Top]

Chabot Space and Science Center. At Chabot Space & Science Center, the universe is yours to experience. Set amid 13 trail-laced acres of East Bay parkland, with glorious views of San Francisco Bay and the Oakland foothills, Chabot is a hands-on celebration of sights, sounds, and sensations. Visit http://www.chabotspace.org/

Takara Sake. Takara Sake USA was established in 1982 in Berkeley. The main products produced in Berkeley are the "Sho Chiku Bai" brand of Sake, "Takara Mirin" and Plum wine. Stop by for a tasting and learn more about Sake in the Takara Sake Museum. For more information, visit http://www.takarasake.com/  [Top]

Scharffen Berger Chocolate. Established in 1996, Scharffen Berger Chocolate is a first-tier chocolate maker known for its high quality ingredients, starting with cacao beans. Tour the Berkeley factory, sample the fine chocolates, and learn about how chocolate is made. Visit https://www.artisanconfection.com/stores/scharffenberger/factory/

Pier 39. Venture across the Bay to San Francisco’s Pier 39. There is something for everyone at San Francisco's Premier Bay Attraction, a festival marketplace with more than 110 stores, 14 Bay view restaurants, and a variety of fun-filled attractions for all ages including the world-renowned sea lions, street performers and live daily entertainment. Http://www.pier39.com/  [Top]