Visitor's Guide: Berkeley

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Academia, counter-culture and haute cuisine. Best known for the university and 1960s student unrest, Berkeley is now a magnet for foodies and yuppie shoppers. Telegraph Avenue's colorful wackiness is balanced by Berkeley's vibrant arts scene.

Find information on Berkeley, the closest major city/downtown area to your hotel.

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Read All About It: Berkeley

Find articles about the city’s history, hot spots, what to see and where to eat

The Berkeley Browser

A directory to shopping, dining, attractions and other points around town

Local Business and Services Directory: Berkeley

Pinpoint the businesses and services you need in a flash

Find Points of Interest

Click here to plot events, transportation and more on a map

Nearby Cities

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Area Events

The what, when and where on local happenings, special events and more

Oakland Artisan Marketplace (Downtown Oakland) (5 miles SE)

Every Fridays & Saturdays

Fleet Week San Francisco (9 miles W)

October

San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade (10 miles W)

February

Annual White Elephant Day Sale (Oakland) (12 miles S)

March

Cal Day (UC Berkeley Campus) (4 miles NE)

April

What’s Current

Get the latest information on what’s happening during your stay

Plan

Area Tour Services

Let those in the know show you around town

Alcatraz Day, Evening & Island Hop Tours

  • Alcatraz Island & Angel Esland
  • Blue and Gold Fleet
  • 1 415 705 5555

Deluxe City Tour

  • San Francisco
  • Gray Line San Francisco
  • 1 415 434 8687

Sonoma-Napa Wine Tour

  • Wine Country
  • Blue & Gold Fleet
  • 1 415 705 5555

Summer Fun Lunch Cruise

  • San Francisco Bay
  • Hornblower Cruises & Events
  • 1 888 467 6256

Identification of these resources is solely for the convenience of our guests. Neither Marriott International, Inc. nor any of its affiliates or franchisees endorses or is a sponsor of these resources.

Courtyard® by Marriott® Oakland Emeryville

5555 Shellmound Street Emeryville, California 94608 USA

  • Phone:  1-510-652-8777
  • Fax 1-510-652-8799
  • Sales:  1-510-601-4175 ext. 4175
  • Toll-free:  1-800-321-2211

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Reservations by Phone

To make reservations by phone, call 1-800-321-2211 in the USA and Canada (or any of our worldwide reservation telephone numbers ).

Berkeley Weather:

January 9, 2009

  • AM Sunny / PM Clear
  • Hi:62F |16C
  • Low:40F |4C