UC Berkeley Must-Visit Spots 🎒✨

Your UC Berkeley Leisure Guide is here—your go-to buddy for balancing work and play! Welcome to the second edition of must-see spots. Stay tuned for more guides organized by theme and location! Written by a UC Berkeley CS major junior who loves exploring with old and new friends 👩🎓💻. Berkeley Art Museum & Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA) 🎬🖼️ A sleek modern art museum housing a vast collection of contemporary works and rotating curated exhibitions. Located just west of campus (across the street). Free admission with student ID! California Memorial Stadium 🏈🌉 Home of the Cal Bears football team, built into the hillside with sweeping views of the San Francisco Bay. The rivalry between Cal and Stanford is legendary—catch a Big Game and join the crowd in shouting “Go Bears!” 🐻💛💙 UC Botanical Garden 🌿🌺 A massive garden tucked behind campus, featuring plants from climate zones around the world—plus a historic Chinese medicinal herb garden. A perfect stress-reliever during finals season 🧘‍♀️. You can hike or take a ride—it’s a bit far! Lawrence Hall of Science 🔭🧪 Perched on the hill where the first particle accelerator was born. Offers interactive exhibits, a planetarium, and breathtaking views of the Bay. Come at night for stargazing and romantic city lights 🌃❤️. Haas Courtyard ☀️📚 A modern garden surrounded by Haas Business School’s buildings. Open to everyone—not just biz students! It’s a sunny, quiet spot for studying or relaxing. FYI: It can get windy and chilly in fall/winter—bring a jacket! 🧥 #Berkeley #UCBerkeley #StudyAbroad #CampusGuide #TravelTips #BayAreaLife 🎓🌉