Berkeley, CA

Berkeley sits between San Francisco Bay and the rolling Berkeley Hills, about 15 minutes from downtown San Francisco via I-80 and the Bay Bridge. Highway 24 connects through Oakland, while University Avenue and Shattuck Avenue handle local traffic. The Mediterranean climate brings summer fog that often clears by afternoon. Popular routes include the scenic drive up to Tilden Park for hiking and bay views. The UC Berkeley Campanile bell tower chimes every hour and offers panoramic views from its observation deck.