Claremont Top Local Attractions

Top Things to do in Berkeley

 

Music, art, culture, and much more. There are attractions suitable for everyone!

 

CHABOT SPACE AND SCIENCE CENTER

Chabot Space and Science Center offers visitors the very latest in hands-on, interactive exhibits, displays, and Planetarium shows that explore the mysteries of the universe and of life here on earth. (510) 530-3480

 

DUNSMUIR HOUSE AND GARDENS

The Dunsmuir Hellman Historic Estate is a 37-room mansion on a 40-acre estate is preserved as it stood in the early 1900's. Tour information (510) 562-0328

 

HEARST GREEK THEATER

The ancient style of the Hearst Greek Theater is based directly on the ancient Greek theater of Epidaurus. The venue is one of the best outdoor theaters to experience some of the biggest names in music. (510) 642-9988

 

CHILDREN'S FAIRYLAND

Children’s Fairyland is, in many ways, a timeless reminder of the joys of standing three-feet tall. (510) 238-6876

 

OAKLAND ZOO

Learn about wildlife conservation, see amazing animals, or attend one of our many interactive and educational programs at the Oakland Zoo. (510) 632-9523

 

OAKLAND MUSEUM

Brings together three historically independent disciplines—art, history, and natural sciences—under one roof at the Oakland Museum. (510) 238-2200

 

GOURMET GHETTO

The restaurants, boutiques, and galleries along Shattuck Avenue and Vine Street in North Berkeley share and emphasis on unique, artisan-products and services.  Sidewalk cafes, flower stands, bakeries and fine food purveyors lend the area a wonderful European ambience to Berkeley's very own Gourmet Ghetto.

 

UC BERKELEY

UC Berkeley Campus: 1.5 miles from the Claremont. Beautiful campus to walk through.

 

UC BERKELEY BOTANICALGARDENS

The UC Botanical Garden is a non-profit research garden and museum for the University of California at Berkeley, having a notably diverse plant collection including many rare and endangered plants. Free admission on first Wednesday of each month. (510) 643-2755

  

HARBOR TOURS

These free tours will give you a front row seat to see the Oakland port and more importantly, get to see the famous Oakland cranes from a closer point of view.

 

FERRY RIDES

From Alameda to San Francisco - a great way to commute or just see the bay! (510) 522-3300

 

HORNBLOWER DINING YACHTS

Dinner and brunch cruises on the bay for one person or a group. (415) 788-8866