San Francisco Apartments | A Progressive City in Northern California

Berkeley is most well-known nationwide for being home to the University of California at Berkeley, one of the country's most prestigious public institutions of higher learning. Other attractions include the Berkeley Rose Garden, People's Park, Telegraph Avenue and the Claremont Resort. The greater San Francisco Bay Area offers a galaxy of cultural, entertainment and recreational offerings, from art museums and world-class theater to camping and hiking in the mountains that ring the metropolitan area.

The small size of Berkeley belies its reputation as a major cultural and intellectual hub in the United States. Located on San Francisco Bay, this city is home to the University of California Berkeley, which is known the world over as an innovator in technology and modern thought. The social and cultural diversity is apparent in many of the city's attractions, from Takara Sake USA, a Japanese sake-tasting museum, to the Berkeley Opera Company.

Beyond the wealth of cultural attractions, Berkeley also offers several parks and urban forests that lend themselves to picnics, walks and other outdoor recreation opportunities. The Berkeley Marina is another local landmark, and is home to an annual kite festival that sees enthusiasts taking advantage of the ocean breezes to launch a wide variety of stringed flyers. The Marina is also used as a venue for the Fourth of July festivities, just one of the many festivals that take place in Berkeley throughout the year.

Yuppies have moved in on northern California's legendary college town, but there's still a bohemian spirit to be found. Shift into low gear and people-watch along quirky Telegraph Avenue while checking out the abundant bookstores and cafes. After strolling through the University of California-Berkeley campus, the Berkeley Rose Garden and the Addison Street Arts District, head into the hills for an outdoor adventure in Tilden Park. The Scharffen Berger Chocolate Maker provides sweet treats to end the day.