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Things to Do and See

West Berkeley and the surrounding areas are filled with places to visit and things to do. We found the following through the Yahoo! Travel section, and we encourage you to use other links (like Google and SFGate) to find current events and listings.

The University of California, Berkeley

Perennially ranked among the top universities in the country, the 1,365-acre, 465-building campus offer visitors as well as students museums, libraries, superb views from the campanile, public lectures by Nobel laureates, and more.

Berkeley Iceland

For more than 50 years, Bay Area children have come to this skating rink for figure skating lessons, ice hockey games or just to goof around. On Friday night, couples skate hand-in-hand under disco lights to romantic tunes.

Golden Gate Fields

For the thrills of thoroughbred horseracing, visit this Albany fast track, located just five minutes from San Francisco over the Bay Bridge (take the Gillman exit). It is an old-fashioned race track with a modern makeover.

Tilden Regional Park

This popular park covers 2,077 acres with wonderful outdoor attractions and recreation opportunities. Don't miss the carousel or steam trains for kids! Other options include picnicking, hiking, swimming, and horseback riding.

Greek Theater

Built at the turn of the 20th century, this theater has played host not only to the University's graduation ceremonies, but has also been one of the premier venues in the city for live shows, and one of the only under the open sky.

Tilden Park Golf Course

This is a par-70 course set inside the beautiful redwood trees in Berkeley's Tilden Regional Park. The scenic and challenging 18-hole course features a pro shop, driving range, putting green, bar and grill.

The Berkeley Sauna

After a long day of shopping, eating, learning, protesting, or what have you, locals and visitors alike look to the Berkeley Sauna to relax and unwind. The clientele is as diverse as the city itself, and includes students and families.

Wildcat Canyon Regional Park

This 2,428-acre woodland park in the East Bay is a natural wonderland with rolling green hills, deep canyons, and scattered springs and ponds. It is a beautiful setting west of Tilden Park , complete with a creek that runs through the south.

Himalayan Fair

Celebrate the traditions, spirit and pride of the Himalayan mountain cultures at this colorful and exciting annual festival in Live Oak Park. Since the 1980s, the Tibetan, Nepalese, and Indian communities of Berkeley have given the locals a treat with music, dancing, booths, and fun activities for all ages.

Lake Anza

This park provides a charming, secluded nature getaway, mostly utilized by locals in the warmer months. There are two parts of the lake, one smaller area used for swimming, equipped with a lifeguard on duty in the summer, and a larger part with wonderful view.