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Berkeley Essential Info
Overview
Berkeley is a mid-sized city in the San Francisco Bay Area in California. Situated in the East Bay, Berkeley is renowned for its world-class university, liberal politics, 1960s Free Speech Movement roots, and cultural and culinary pursuits.
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Basics
Best Time To Go
Year round
Current Time
Current Weather
62 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Fun Facts
- Berkeley was named for the Irish theologian and poet George Berkeley.
- Berkeley has one of the highest rates of bicycle commuting in the country.
- Berkeley is the site of the oldest campus in the University of California system, the University of California, Berkeley.
- The element berkelium was synthesized utilizing the 60-inch cyclotron at UC Berkeley, and named in 1949, recognizing the university, thus also placing the city's name in the list of elements.
- Ben Affleck, a famous American actor and filmmaker, was born in Berkeley.
Popular Foods
- Tri-tip Sandwich
- Lemon Gingerbread Pancakes with Poached Pears