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Berkeley Attractions
Berkeley History Center
1931 Center Street
Berkeley, CA 94704
510-848-0181
The Berkeley Historical Society celebrates the diversity of its' people by keeping Berkeley's history a part of our lives. The History Center contains space for exhibitions, library, and archives.
Hall of Health
2230 Shattuck Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 549-1564
Fax: (510) 549-9682
A hands-on health museum sponsored by Children's Hospital Oakland. Interactive exhibits teach about the workings of the human body and good health practices. Hours: Tue-Sat 10am-4pm.
Lacis Museum Of Lace & Textiles
2982 Adeline Street
Berkeley, CA 94703
510-843-7290
Fax: 510-843-5018
150 years of tradition. The collection of the Kliot laces and textiles represents 40 years of dedication to the preservation of the finest of human handiwork. The collection includes thousands of specimens from pre-Columbian Peru, the finest from the 17th c. European courts and examples of the machine laces exemplifying the 19th c. industrial revolution. An extensive library of 10,000+ books, patterns, articles and other ephemera. Tour groups welcome with appointment.
Lawrence Hall Of Science
Centennial Drive
Berkeley, CA 94720
(510) 642-5132
UC Berkeley's public science center sits in the Berkeley hills. An outdoor science park complements 56,000 square feet of indoor space. Exhibits emphasize hands-on learning. Hours: Open daily 10am-5pm.
Napa Valley Wine Train (NAPA)
1275 McKinstry Street
Napa, CA 94559
800-427-4124
707-253-2111
Year-round Gourmet Express Dining Excursions: Grgich Hills Winery Tour & Tasting, Domaine Chandon Sparkling Winery Tour & Tasting or Murder Mystery Dinner Theater. Champagne Vista Dome Car Packages: Daily gourmet lunch or dinner. Weekly vintners luncheons. Monthly appellation dinners. Advance reservations suggested.
Pier 39 (SAN FRANCISCO)
P O Box 193730
San Francisco, CA 94119-3730
(415) 705-5500
Fax: (415) 981-8808
PIER 39, San Francisco's #1 attraction is celebrating 25 years as the premier festival marketplace on San Francisco Bay and features 110 shops, 11 restaurants and numerous attractions.
Scharffen Berger Chocolate Maker
914 Heinz Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 981-4066
Fax: (510) 981-4051
Visit the Scharffen Berger Chocolate Maker factory and store. Sign up for factory tour and stop for refreshment at the new Cafe Cacao. Free Public Tours daily. Reservations are strongly encouraged. Open 7 days. Private tours are available. For reservations, please call or visit our website.
Shorebird Nature Center
University Ave. @ Berkeley Marina
(510) 644-8623
Home to a 100 gallon salt water aquarium which displays creatures that live in the San Francisco Bay. There is also a touch table and other wildlife exhibits. Open Tue-Sat 9am-5pm.
Six Flags Marine World (VALLEJO)
2001 Marine World Parkway
Vallejo, CA 94589-4006
Six Flags Marine World is bringing a touch of the tropics to Northern California with Ocean Discovery, a unique Caribbean-themed ocean experience that put guests up close and personal with dolphins,stingrays, warm-weathered penguines and sea lions.
Takara Sake USA, INC
708 Addison Street
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 540-8250
Fax: (510) 486-8758
Sake Tasting and Museum. Offering a complete selection of sake and plum wine products. The Museum includes a display illustrating the sake-making process and features a rare collection of old tools and artifacts. Open daily 12pm-6pm.
UC Botanical Garden
200 Centennial Drive
Berkeley, CA 94708
(510) 643-2755
Fax: (510) 642-5045
The UC Botanical Garden is a non-profit research garden and living museum open to the public. Its acres display over 12,000 kinds of plants from around the world. Open daily 9am-5pm. Closed first Tue. of each month. Summer Hours: Memorial Day to Labor DayWed-Sun, 9 to 8. Free admission to all on 1st Thursday of each month.
University Of California, Berkeley
The Univ. of california, Berkeley is one of the world's leading intellectual centers. It is renowned for the quality of its academic programs and libraries, the scope of its research, and the distinction of its faculty and students. Points of interest are: the Bancroft Library, Botanical Garden, Doe Library, Hearst Greek Theatre, Hearst Museum of Anthropology, Lawrence Hall of Science, MLK Jr. Student Union, Paleontology Museum in the Valley Life Sciences building, Sather Tower, Berkeley Art Museum & Pacific Film Archive, Museum of Entomology at Wellman Hall and Worth Ryder Art Gallery at Kroeber Hall.
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