Berkeley california

The Cal bell tower and Bay Bridge.

Berkeley, CA

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Wild street of sights and smells, ironically labeled a "Drug Free Zone."

While Berkeley is a unique and pleasant city for many reasons, the city is perhaps best-known for being the home of University of California Berkeley. Historically, Berkeley was one of the first college campuses to host Vietnam War protests. Visitors to the campus can still find monuments, plaques, and other official recognitions of Berkeley’s contribution to the anti-war movement. And for those who want a good view, one of the most-visited attractions in Berkeley is Sather Tower (also known…

Evening twilight over UC Berkeley (Cal) campus, shot from the Berkeley hills. I was working an assignment for a website to get this shot, but as luck would have it, this time of year is when the summer fog rolls in over the hills most evenings just after sunset. On five prior attempts, i came away empty handed, that is, unable to see San Francisco on the horizon due to fog, or completely socked in in Berkeley. The unexpected rainstorm Monday night was telling me the clouds might break and…

Berkeley, California is a diverse location, packed to the brim with culture, nature, food, and beauty. Here are our picks for the best and fun things to do in Berkeley, CA!