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Berkeley is a city on the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay in northern Alameda County, California. It is home to the University of California, Berkeley and is known for its liberal politics and 1960s counterculture. With a population of over 120,000, Berkeley is the fourth most populous city in the San Francisco Bay Area.

History of Berkeley

Berkeley was incorporated as a town in 1878 and named after the Anglo-Irish philosopher and poet George Berkeley. It was then incorporated as a city in 1909. The history of Berkeley is intertwined with the University of California, Berkeley which was established in 1868.

Some key events and facts about Berkeley's history:

• Early inhabitants of the area were the Ohlone Native Americans
• Spanish explorers arrived in the late 1700s
• Part of the Rancho San Antonio Mexican land grant in the 19th century
• Incorporated as Ocean View in 1878, name changed to Berkeley in 1909
• Population exploded in the 1940s due to WWII shipbuilding efforts
• Center of 1960s counterculture movement and anti-Vietnam War protests

Geography and Population

Berkeley is located in western Alameda County, approximately 10 miles northeast of San Francisco. It has a total area of 17.7 square miles, of which 10.5 square miles is land and 7.2 square miles is water.

As of 2019, Berkeley has an estimated population of 121,363 people. It has a population density of 11,835 people per square mile. The racial makeup of Berkeley is 60.3% White, 19.7% Asian, 8.3% Black or African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.4% Pacific Islander, 6.0% from other races, and 4.7% from two or more races.

Berkeley lies within Alameda County. Visit the Alameda County website at 1221 Oak St #536, Oakland, CA 94612 or call (510) 272-6363 for more information.

Economy and Major Employers

Berkeley has a diverse and thriving local economy. The largest employers in Berkeley include:

• University of California, Berkeley - 200 California Hall #1500, Berkeley, CA 94720 - (510) 642-6000
• Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory - 1 Cyclotron Rd, Berkeley, CA 94720 - (510) 486-4000
• Berkeley Unified School District - 2020 Bonar St #113, Berkeley, CA 94702 - (510) 644-8764
• City of Berkeley - 2180 Milvia St, Berkeley, CA 94704 - (510) 981-7000
• Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - 2450 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705 - (510) 204-4444
• Bayer Corporation - 800 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94710 - (510) 704-4955

Other major industries include healthcare, retail, tourism, and food services. The University of California, Berkeley contributes significantly to the local economy as well.

Attractions and Landmarks

Berkeley is home to many attractions and landmarks that highlight its unique history and culture:

UC Berkeley Campus

The University of California, Berkeley campus is a top attraction, featuring notable sites like Sather Tower, Doe Memorial Library, California Memorial Stadium, and the Rose Garden.

UC Berkeley Campus - 200 California Hall #1500, Berkeley, CA 94720

GPS Coordinates: 37°52'11"N 122°15'31"W

Gourmet Ghetto

The Gourmet Ghetto is a colloquial name for the neighborhood around Shattuck Avenue that is home to many restaurants, cafes, and food shops.

Gourmet Ghetto - Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704

GPS Coordinates: 37°52′11′′N 122°15′31′′W

Berkeley Marina

The Berkeley Marina provides beautiful bay views and opportunities for sailing, windsurfing, kayaking and more.

Berkeley Marina - 201 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94710

GPS Coordinates: 37°51′46′′N 122°19′16′′W

Tilden Regional Park

This beautiful regional park offers hiking, picnicking, golf, swimming and more against the backdrop of the Berkeley hills.

Tilden Regional Park - 2501 Grizzly Peak Blvd, Berkeley, CA 94708

GPS Coordinates: 37°53′51′′N 122°15′06′′W

Arts and Culture

Berkeley has a thriving arts and culture scene. Major institutions include:

Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive

This museum exhibits contemporary art, film and visual media. Location: 2155 Center St, Berkeley, CA 94704. Phone: (510) 642-0808. Website: https://bampfa.org/

Freight & Salvage

A legendary live music venue and nonprofit arts organization focused on folk, blues, world and other acoustic music traditions. Location: 2020 Addison St, Berkeley, CA 94704. Phone: (510) 644-2020. Website: https://www.thefreight.org/

Berkeley Repertory Theatre

A nationally recognized regional theater company founded in 1968. Location: 2025 Addison St, Berkeley, CA 94704. Phone: (510) 647-2949. Website: https://www.berkeleyrep.org/

Public Transportation

Berkeley is served by Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART), AC Transit buses, and ferries from the Berkeley Marina. The major public transportation options include:

BART

Berkeley has three BART stations - Downtown Berkeley, North Berkeley, and Ashby. BART provides quick access to San Francisco, Oakland, Fremont, and other bay area cities.

AC Transit

AC Transit provides extensive bus service throughout Berkeley and connecting to other parts of Alameda and Contra Costa counties.

Ferries

Ferries depart from the Berkeley Marina to San Francisco. Operators include San Francisco Bay Ferry and Golden Gate Ferry.

Education

Berkeley public schools are overseen by the Berkeley Unified School District. There are several elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools including Berkeley High School.

The local community college is Berkeley City College. Of course, the University of California, Berkeley is also located in the city.

Local Government

Berkeley is governed by an elected mayor and city council. Contact the city government or get information about departments and meetings at the City of Berkeley website or 2180 Milvia St, Berkeley, CA 94704. Phone: (510) 981-7000.

Follow the City of Berkeley on Facebook.

Sports

Berkeley's local professional sports team is the Berkeley Iron & Metals, a minor league baseball team playing at the home stadium of UC Berkeley. Visit the Berkeley Iron & Metals website.

Additional Resources

For additional information on things to do, restaurants, accommodations and more in Berkeley, visit the Visit Berkeley tourism website.

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