Indian Rock Park is one of The 15 Best Fun Activities in Berkeley.

1. Indian Rock Park

9.3
950 Indian Rock Ave, Berkeley, CA
Park · Berkeley Hills · 18 tips and reviews

Ryan S.Ryan Smolar: Sunset draws a diverse crowd, often music and picnicers. The climb is not for the faint of heart!

Tom W.Tom Woelfel: Go to Indian Rock on a clear night and admire the view of the City.

Slin L.Slin Lee: The view is gorgeous and the climbing is great. Watch out for the broken beer bottles everywhere :(

BAMPFA is one of The 15 Best Fun Activities in Berkeley.

2. BAMPFA

9.1
2155 Center St (at Oxford St), Berkeley, CA
Art Museum · Downtown Berkeley · 10 tips and reviews

Robert S.Robert Sorensen: Best Cinema in the Bay Area. Daily programs, fantastic resource library

Russell L.Russell L: Great layout, never felt cramped even with lots of people. Superb collections of a wide range of art. Take public transit: driving there would be a mistake.

Marion R.Marion Reader: Really great set up with lots of awesome exhibits! The cafe is adorable and the coffee is really well priced for an art museum cafe!

Berkeley Playhouse is one of The 15 Best Fun Activities in Berkeley.

3. Berkeley Playhouse

9.1
2640 College Ave, Berkeley, CA
Theater · 5 tips and reviews

Tonya I.Tonya Iles: Cinderella Enchanted is a great show! If you have a young child, they will love it. Support local live theatre and check it out!

Angela L.Angela L: The plays, and their work with kids! Go see them in action!

Chloe C.Chloe Condon: Great musicals! Order wine/pizza before show, so it'll be ready at intermission!

Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse is one of The 15 Best Fun Activities in Berkeley.

4. Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse

9.1
2020 Addison St (Btw Shattuck And Milvia), Berkeley, CA
Music Venue · Downtown Berkeley · 13 tips and reviews

Brian S.Brian Strauss: Really nice and intimate theater experience. We saw a play for children here and it was exceptional.

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Ira S.Ira Serkes: I think the sound quality might be better 4 or 5 rows from the stage

Berkeley Repertory Theatre is one of The 15 Best Fun Activities in Berkeley.

5. Berkeley Repertory Theatre

9.0
2025 Addison St (Shattuck Ave), Berkeley, CA
Theater · Downtown Berkeley · 29 tips and reviews

Ray R.Ray Renati: Consistently, the most remarkable live theatre experience in The Bay Area. Whenever you can, experience this place.

Tim B.Tim Bruno: If the show has an intermission, pre-order your treats at concessions before the show so you don't have to wait in line!

Gieson C.Gieson Cacho: If you're younger than 30, your tickets are half off. Get them cheaper while you still can.

Cedar Rose Park is one of The 15 Best Fun Activities in Berkeley.

6. Cedar Rose Park

8.9
1300 Rose St (btw Hopkins & Cedar), Berkeley, CA
Park · West Berkeley · 5 tips and reviews

Michelle S.Michelle Sy: great park for both young toddlers and elder kids. 2 different playgrounds and picnic area :)

Libby L.Libby Lee-Egan: There is a bathroom here, it's along the sidewalk by Cedar. Make sure to bring a buddy because it doesn't have a door.

Jasper W.Jasper Welch: Great for kids - large grassy area for Frisbee

Codornices Park is one of The 15 Best Fun Activities in Berkeley.

7. Codornices Park

8.8
1201 Euclid Ave (btw Bayview & Eunice), Berkeley, CA
Park · Berkeley Hills · 17 tips and reviews

Doug K.Doug Keen: Concrete slide, playgrounds, light hiking paths, picnic areas

AD N.AD Nys: Don't worry about bringing cardboard (there's plenty on hand) and don't miss the epic slide. Suitable for kids of all ages; under 3 probably best w/ a grown up.

Lauren G.Lauren Goshen: Bring a picnic! This park has lots of picnic tables and nice grassy spots for picnics.

César Chávez Park is one of The 15 Best Fun Activities in Berkeley.

8. César Chávez Park

8.7
11 Spinnaker Way (at Marina Blvd), Berkeley, CA
Park · Berkeley Marina · 24 tips and reviews

Ivan V.Ivan Velasco, Jr.: Cool place to fly kites, have a picnic, or hang out. Bring sunscreen, though!

Simon S.Simon Serrano: On clear days you can see downtown SF, Alcatraz, the bay bridge, the Golden Gate bridge, Sausalito & Berkeley hills. During certain seasons the west side of the park is home to white spotted owls!

José R.José Rodríguez: Best views of SF Bay facing west and the Golden Gate. Climb the little hill on the western edge and enjoy the view from one of the benches.

Claremont Canyon Regional Preserve is one of The 15 Best Fun Activities in Berkeley.

9. Claremont Canyon Regional Preserve

9.3
Stonewall Rd & Claremont Ave, Berkeley, CA
Park · 10 tips and reviews

cnelson ︻.cnelson ︻╦╤─: Super Intense hike but the view from the top is worth it!

Rich N.Rich N.: This moderately strenuous hike up from Tanglewood Dr to the top rewards you with spectacular views of Berkeley, the Bay, Alcatraz, The Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco - do it!

Anthony S.Anthony Sicola: This hike will kick your booty. The view from the top is the best reward.

Shotgun Players is one of The 15 Best Fun Activities in Berkeley.

10. Shotgun Players

8.6
1901 Ashby Ave (at Martin Luther King Jr Way), Berkeley, CA
Theater · South Berkeley · 15 tips and reviews

Brian B.Brian Bulkowski: shotgun routinely performs great and cutting edge theater. not the fanciest, but the best!

heathr g.heathr gold: The most key thing to know: the back row has the comfiest seats and every seat in this theatre is a good one. it's intimate.

SF WeeklySF Weekly: SF Weekly’s Best Of 2011 Winner – Editorial Pick – BEST THEATER COMPANYYou almost start to wonder whether the people at Shotgun haven't sold their souls to the devil... Read more.

William Randolph Hearst Greek Theatre is one of The 15 Best Fun Activities in Berkeley.

11. William Randolph Hearst Greek Theatre

9.2
2001 Gayley Rd, Berkeley, CA
Amphitheater · University of California-Berkeley · 71 tips and reviews

Ian K.Ian Kennedy: One of my favorite places to see a concert. Sunset views of the Golden Gate, excellent sound.

CalCal: Although the Greek Theater opened in 1903, it had been a favorite outdoor spot since 1894. The name? Ben Weed's Amphitheater.

ScottySauceScottySauce: This is by far one of the sexiest places to see a show in the Bay Area. The sound, lighting and crowd make it all a very enjoyable and intimate experience.

UC Theatre is one of The 15 Best Fun Activities in Berkeley.

12. UC Theatre

8.7
2036 University Ave, Berkeley, CA
Music Venue · Downtown Berkeley · 8 tips and reviews

Brodie O.Brodie Olmstead: Beautifully remodeled! Great sounding venue with friendly staff. Lots of room to get your dance on.

Michael G.Michael G.: Excellent venue with multiple bars, food, and a coat check. They serve huge cups of beer for $12.50 after tax.

Brian S.Brian Strauss: Fantastic sound and layout in the new incarnation. Heard every word clear as a bell and every spot had good sight lines. Four bars on the floor make access to booze a snap.

Strawberry Creek Park is one of The 15 Best Fun Activities in Berkeley.

13. Strawberry Creek Park

8.5
Addison St, Berkeley, CA
Park · West Berkeley · 4 tips and reviews

Tavon ..Tavon .: Very nice park with a play area for kids and for a picnic. There is a large grassy area for dogs too.

Gieson C.Gieson Cacho: Go next door to Cafe Zeste. In the summer, they have live music. And before you leave, check out Phoenix Pastificio for awesome baked goods and pasta.

toddtodd: A mix of shade, grass, and play structures make this a nice park for play with kids. There are no benches, so bring a chair, or better: a hammock to hang from the many perfectly spaces trees.

Live Oak Park is one of The 15 Best Fun Activities in Berkeley.

14. Live Oak Park

8.3
1301 Shattuck Ave (Berryman), Berkeley, CA
Playground · North Berkeley · 12 tips and reviews

Gaudy W.Gaudy Welsh: Peaceful and convenient place if you want to avoid the drive to Tilden Park, also close to Rose garden,Berkeley.

Case L.Case Larsen: Self cleaning restroom no ceiling, so the rain washes it.

KarenElianaKarenEliana: Nice place to soak up the sun and enjoy a lovely afternoon picnic while the little ones play.

The 924 Gilman Street Project is one of The 15 Best Fun Activities in Berkeley.

15. The 924 Gilman Street Project

8.1
924 Gilman St (at 8th St), Berkeley, CA
Rock Club · 11 tips and reviews

Ben W.Ben Werdmuller: Awesome little venue with its own tightly knit community. Love that this exists.

Craig B.Craig Bernstein: Don’t forget your punk card!

Danielle B.Danielle Bailey: We always need volunteers! Come by early and talk to the coordinator to sign up and get in free!