Timeline
12:30
Walk through the Ecology Center grounds. This non-profit has been teaching urban sustainability and climate action since 1969. The center opens at 12:00 on weekdays, so you will have the space to yourself before the afternoon crowds arrive.
13:00
Head just a short walk away to The Butcher's Son. Order a sandwich or salad from their vegan deli. The imitation meats and cheeses are surprisingly rich, making this a heavy but satisfying lunch spot that fits the local ethos.
13:30
Take a brief walk to San Pablo Park. It is just a few minutes from your lunch spot. Spend the next hour here enjoying the wide range of recreational activities or simply sitting in the play areas. It is a relaxed, community-focused space perfect for digesting your meal.
Local tip
The Ecology Center is open Wednesday through Saturday from 12:00 to 17:00. The Butcher's Son is open weekdays until 20:00 and weekends until 20:00 (until 16:00 on Sundays). San Pablo Park is an open public space with no specific closing time mentioned, but it is best enjoyed during daylight hours.
Check before you go
- Ecology Center opens at 12:00 on Wed-Sa.
- The Butcher's Son is closed on Mondays.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Berkeley (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).