2. BAMPFA
9.1
2155 Center St (at Oxford St), Berkeley, CA
Art Museum · Downtown Berkeley · 10 tips and reviews
Robert Sorensen: Best Cinema in the Bay Area. Daily programs, fantastic resource library
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 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!
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: The plays, and their work with kids! Go see them in action!
Chloe Condon: Great musicals! Order wine/pizza before show, so it'll be ready at intermission!
Ray Renati: Consistently, the most remarkable live theatre experience in The Bay Area. Whenever you can, experience this place.
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 Cacho: If you're younger than 30, your tickets are half off. Get them cheaper while you still can.
7. Codornices Park
8.8
1201 Euclid Ave (btw Bayview & Eunice), Berkeley, CA
Park · Berkeley Hills · 17 tips and reviews
Doug Keen: Concrete slide, playgrounds, light hiking paths, picnic areas
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 Goshen: Bring a picnic! This park has lots of picnic tables and nice grassy spots for picnics.
8. César Chávez Park
8.7
11 Spinnaker Way (at Marina Blvd), Berkeley, CA
Park · Berkeley Marina · 24 tips and reviews
Ivan Velasco, Jr.: Cool place to fly kites, have a picnic, or hang out. Bring sunscreen, though!
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 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.
cnelson ︻╦╤─: Super Intense hike but the view from the top is worth it!
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 Sicola: This hike will kick your booty. The view from the top is the best reward.
10. Shotgun Players
8.6
1901 Ashby Ave (at Martin Luther King Jr Way), Berkeley, CA
Theater · South Berkeley · 15 tips and reviews
Brian Bulkowski: shotgun routinely performs great and cutting edge theater. not the fanciest, but the best!
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 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.
Ian Kennedy: One of my favorite places to see a concert. Sunset views of the Golden Gate, excellent sound.
Cal: Although the Greek Theater opened in 1903, it had been a favorite outdoor spot since 1894. The name? Ben Weed's Amphitheater.
ScottySauce: 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.
12. UC Theatre
8.7
2036 University Ave, Berkeley, CA
Music Venue · Downtown Berkeley · 8 tips and reviews
Brodie Olmstead: Beautifully remodeled! Great sounding venue with friendly staff. Lots of room to get your dance on.
Michael G.: Excellent venue with multiple bars, food, and a coat check. They serve huge cups of beer for $12.50 after tax.
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.
Tavon .: Very nice park with a play area for kids and for a picnic. There is a large grassy area for dogs too.
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.
todd: 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.
14. Live Oak Park
8.3
1301 Shattuck Ave (Berryman), Berkeley, CA
Playground · North Berkeley · 12 tips and reviews
Gaudy Welsh: Peaceful and convenient place if you want to avoid the drive to Tilden Park, also close to Rose garden,Berkeley.
Case Larsen: Self cleaning restroom no ceiling, so the rain washes it.
KarenEliana: Nice place to soak up the sun and enjoy a lovely afternoon picnic while the little ones play.