Timeline
08:00
Grab an intense coffee and some tea from Peet's Coffee on Vine Street. It is the original tiny shop where the brand started, and it opens at 08:00 on weekdays.
08:13
Walk up to Hillside School. This former elementary school is a local historic landmark registered on the National Register of Historic Places. Arrive early to see the 50,000 square foot building in the morning light before the crowds.
09:00
Stroll over to Codornices Park. It is a beautiful hillside setting just a short walk away, offering a place to sit and enjoy the rest of your morning.
Local tip
Peet's Coffee is open Mo-Fr from 05:30 to 19:00. Hillside School is an outdoor historic site with no posted hours, so morning is best for light and quiet.
Check before you go
- Check Peet's opening hours if visiting on a weekend, as they open at 06:00.
- Hillside School is an exterior historic landmark; access is generally open but check local signage.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Berkeley (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).