Car-Free Weekend in the Bay Areaο½One Day in Berkeley ππ
Even without a car, you can enjoy a fantastic day trip to Berkeley β just an hour from downtown San Francisco via bus + BART! π π Normandy Village A charming European-style neighborhood about a 10-minute walk from the BART station. Small but picturesque β you can explore it in 10-15 minutes! π°β¨ π UCB Campanile The iconic clock tower of UC Berkeley β visitors can ride up for $4 (students free!). Donβt miss the daily carillon performances β check the schedule online! ππΆ π Cal Student Store Right by the campus entrance β perfect for picking up some Berkeley merch! ππ» π Noodle Dynasty A popular noodle spot β great for a quick & tasty meal! ππ π Tilden Steam Train Take a short Uber ride (10+ mins from downtown) to this magical forest train ππ² β tickets are $4. Feels like stepping into Harry Potter! The forest views are stunning β but try not to sit too close to the front (soot alert!). β‘οΈπ§βοΈ π Tilden Park Golf Course We accidentally ended up here thanks to an Uber mishap β but what a vibe! ποΈββοΈπ· Classic βold moneyβ weekend spot: golfing with live jazz music. Great for hiking and photos too β if you have a car. π΅ Note: No phone signal here! We got lucky with a kind local who gave us a ride back β so plan ahead if youβre car-free. π Grizzly Peak If you have time (and a ride), head here for sunset! π A stunning overlook with panoramic Bay Area views. We didnβt stop, but even driving past was beautiful. Perfect for a solo trip or a fun day out β Berkeley is full of surprises! Have you been? Share your favorite spots below! ππ #HarryPotterVibes #SanFrancisco #Berkeley #SoloTravel #BayAreaLife #CaliforniaTravel
