Timeline
17:16
Start with a coffee at Caffè Strada. It is a popular meeting place with great outdoor seating, perfect for settling in before the walk.
17:41
Martin Luther King Jr. Civic Center Park
Walk to Martin Luther King Jr. Civic Center Park. This is a large lawn area where you can stretch your legs and enjoy the early afternoon light before heading up the hill.
18:16
Continue up to Cragmont Park. This rock park in the Northbrae area offers great views and a bit of a climb to get into position for the sunset.
18:31
Make your way to the Berkeley Rose Garden. It is especially nice for watching the sunset, with a view of the bay. The golden light starts around 17:55, painting the roses and the water in warm hues.
19:16
End your evening at Free House. This atmospheric and friendly alehouse is a short walk back down, offering burgers, salads, and unusual pizzas to enjoy as the night settles in.
Local tip
The walk from the Civic Center Park to the Rose Garden is a bit of a hike. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a light jacket as it gets cooler near the water.
Check before you go
- Caffè Strada is open Mo-Su 06:00-24:00.
- Free House is open Mo-Fr 16:30-24:00.
- Check the route from Cragmont Park to the Rose Garden as directions are not provided.
Worth knowing
- Free House is open at 19:16 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Berkeley (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).