Sheltered by rolling hills and the San Francisco Bay, Berkeley is a vibrant and spirited city of surpassing richness. The University, the City of Berkeley, and the San Francisco Bay Area combine to form an extraordinary environment for all types of educational, artistic and recreational pursuits.

Coffeehouses, bookstores, and vendors line the streets near campus, and lecturers, artists and performers from around the world make sure to visit UC Berkeley.

If you want to head into San Francisco, a city full of cultural and recreational opportunities, the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) is just a few blocks away in downtown Berkeley. Scenic Napa Valley, just one hour's drive north of Berkeley, produces some of the best wines in the country. Regardless of what you choose to do, you won't find a more temperate climate or a more beautiful setting.

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• SF Gate: news and information from the San Francisco Chronicle
• Bay Area Citysearch: Events, attractions, and more
• Digital City - San Francisco: Entertainment, business guide, and more
• East Bay Regional Park District: Picnic, hike, camp, fish, ride a bike, ride a horse, and explore nature
• Golden Gate National Recreation Area: Outdoor activities near San Francisco's famous bridge
• San Francisco Station: Arts and entertainment listings for the Bay area