Home to one of the most prestigious universities in the world and the oldest campus.
Situated in Alameda County, the socially progressive city of Berkeley is globally renowned for being home to one of the most prestigious universities in the world and the oldest campus in the University of California system: UC Berkeley. The urban metropolis has several distinct neighborhoods, and visitors have their pick of attractions, from the Berkeley Marina and Aquatic Park, to the shops lining Telegraph Avenue, to the plethora of first-rate restaurants in the “Gourmet Ghetto”.