Timeline
09:00
Arrive at Glendale - La Loma Park as the morning light settles on the terraced hillside. The park opens at 06:00, so you have the whole space to yourself for a quiet walk and a look at the view before the day gets busy.
09:30
Walk west for eight minutes to Codornices Park. This beautiful hillside park offers a wide array of recreational opportunities and a peaceful setting to sit and enjoy the early morning air.
10:30
Return to Glendale - La Loma Park for a mid-morning break. Use the open spaces for play or recreation, taking in the variety of activities available on the terraced grounds.
11:00
Walk west for ten minutes to the Berkeley Rose Garden. This half-hour walk north of the UC Berkeley campus is especially nice for watching the sunset, but in the morning it offers a serene space to enjoy the bay views and the roses.
Local tip
The park hours are Mo-Su 06:00-22:00. The walk between La Loma Park and Codornices Park is short, but the terrain is hilly, so wear comfortable shoes.
Check before you go
- Glendale - La Loma Park opens at 06:00 daily.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Berkeley (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).