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welcome
Table of Contents
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Things to See and Do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Recreational Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
In and Around San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Transportation Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
At UC Berkeley Center for Executive Education, your experience doesn’t end in the classroom. While attending executive programs, participants can explore the numerous activities that make the Bay Area one of the most desirable locations in the world to learn, work and play.
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GeNeRAl iNfoRmAtioNClimate and WeatherBerkeley is a four-season destination with a Mediterranean-like climate where extreme temperatures or inclement weather are rare .
Time ZoneBerkeley is located in the Pacific Standard Time Zone . We observe Daylight Savings Time from March through late October/early November .
SmokingSmoking is prohibited on public transportation and inside public buildings, including bars and restaurants, and within 20 feet of any entrance or exit to a public building . Smoking is also prohibited within 20 feet of any bus stop .
Currency Exchange2301 Shattuck Ave Berkeley, CA 94704 Telephone: (510) 704-1900 www .ceifx .com
Foreign Language AssistanceDial 1-888-US-1-INFO for free access to emergency services and travel assistance in more than 140 languages .
UC Berkeley EventsGet information on upcoming sporting events, performances, lectures and more happening year-round on campus. www.events.berkeley.edu
UC Campus Visitor Center Find literature about the university, join a walking tour of campus, and more. 101 Sproul Hall (510) 642-5215www.visitors.berkeley.edu
Sather Tower / The CampanileThe tower was completed in 1914 and stands 307 feet tall. You can purchase tickets to ride an elevator to the observation deck.http://visitors.berkeley.edu/camp/
California Memorial Stadium Constructed and completed in 1923, it is the home of the California Golden Bears football team. Designed by John Galen Howard and constructe d in less than one year, the stadium seats 76,000 and is dedicated to University students who lost their lives in WWI.
Cal Performances Cal Performances is the performing arts organization based on campus. To see their current schedule, go to: www.calperfs.berkeley.edu
Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive is the visual arts center of the University of California, Berkeley. For current exhibits, go to: www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
Cal Athletics To learn about upcoming sporting events, visit Cal Athletics website: www.calbears.com
things to See and Do on the Uc Berkeley campus
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BERKELEY
NORTH BERKELEY
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CENTRALBERKELEY
NORTHSIDE
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Lawrence Berkeley National
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Downtown Berkeley
BART Edwards TrackStadium / Goldman Field
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Campus GymThe Recreational Sports Facility is located at 2301 Bancroft Way. To check out all they offer go to: www.recsports.berkeley.edu.Cost for a day pass is $12.00.
Swimming Cal Recreational Sports maintains several pools available for recreational use. These include the Hearst Pool, Golden Bear Pool, Spieker Pool, and Strawberry Canyon Pool. For more information on the pools, visit: www.recsports.berkeley.edu/facilities/pools.Make sure to check the pool schedule.
Golf There are several golf courses around the Bay Area:
• Tilden Park Golf Course Located in the scenic Berkeley Hills, just minutes away from the UC Berkeley campus, this challenging 18-hole, par 70 course is truly one of a kind. (510) 848-7373 www.tildenparkgc.americangolf.com
• Presidio Golf Course & Clubhouse The prestigious Presidio Golf Course opened for public play in 1995 and has quickly gained a reputation as one of the nation’s top public courses. (415) 561-4653 www.presidiogolf.com
• Lincoln Park Golf Course The Lincoln Park Golf Club has been an established club for over 99 years with memberships open year-round to the general public. (415) 221-9911 www.lincolnparkgc.com
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mUSeUmSMuseums• Legion of Honor Museum
100 34th Ave San Francisco, CA 94121 (415) 750-3600 www.legionofhonor.famsf.org
• De Young Museum 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr San Francisco, CA 94118 (415) 750-3600 www.deyoung.famsf.org
• SFMOMA 151 3rd St San Francisco, CA 94103 (415) 357-4000 www.sfmoma.org
• Contemporary Jewish Museum 736 Mission St San Francisco, CA 94103 (415) 655-7800 www.thecjm.org
• Yerba Buena Center for the Arts 701 Mission St San Francisco, CA 94103 (415) 978-2787 www.ybca.org
• Oakland Museum of California 1000 Oak St
Oakland, CA 94607 (510) 318-8400
www.museumca.org
San Francisco Cable CarsSee some of the city’s best sites on an iconic cable car.• www.streetcar.org/map
Other Resources• San Francisco Travel: www.sanfrancisco.travel• Berkeley Convention and Visitors Bureau: www.visitberkeley.com
SAN FRANCISCO
JACKSON SQUARECHINATOWN
FINANCIAL DISTRICT
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RUSSIAN HILL
TELEGRAPH HILL
NORTH BEACH
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SOUTH PARK
CHINA BASIN
SOUTH OF MARKET
MONTGOMERY ST BART
EMBARCADERO BART
POWELL ST BART
CIVIC CENTER/UN PLAZA BART
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SpoRtiNG eveNtS
things to See and Do in and Around San francisco
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Wine Tasting in Napa and Sonoma Napa Valley and Sonoma County are known for delicious wine and beautiful scenery. There are numerous wineries in this area. A rental car is required. Here are websites to help you plan your trip:• www.napavalley.com• www.napavalley.winecountry.com• www.sonoma.com
Sporting Events• Baseball – Regular season runs April – October San Francisco Giants: www.sanfrancisco.giants.mlb.com Oakland Athletics: www.oakland.athletics.mlb.com
• American Football – Regular season runs September – December
San Francisco 49ers: www.49ers.com Oakland Raiders: www.raiders.com
• Soccer – Regular season runs March – September San Jose Earthquakes: www.sjearthquakes.com
• Hockey – Regular season runs October – April San Jose Sharks: www.sharks.nhl.com
• Basketball – regular season runs October – April www.nba.com/warriors
Performing Arts• San Francisco Ballet: www.sfballet.org• San Francisco Opera: www.sfopera.com• San Francisco Symphony: www.sfsymphony.org• Berkeley Rep: www.berkeleyrep.org• Yoshi’s Jazz: www.yoshis.com/oakland
Golden Gate ParkThis large, beautiful park is filled with gardens, museums, art, flowers, trees, lakes, birds and wildlife.• www.golden-gate-park.com
Bike RidingBiking and exploring the city allows you to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the area. There are several bike rental companies that provide a map of bike trails you can take (including across the Golden Gate Bridge). • Bay City Bike: www.baycitybike.com• Bike and Roll: www.bicyclerental.com• Blazing Saddles: www.blazingsaddles.com
Alcatraz Island Alcatraz Island is one of the main destinations on most visitors’ lists. Tours sell out quickly, advance ticket purchase is necessary. • www.alcatrazcruises.com• www.alcatraztickets.com
Angel IslandAngel Island is a hilly, grass and forest-covered island, the largest in San Francisco Bay. It is well suited for hiking, biking, boating and exploring. To find out more, visit: www.angelisland.org.
Sailing Tour the Bay via Sailboat.• OCSC Sailing: www.ocscsailing.com
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transportation informationPublic Transportation• AC Transit
Buses in Berkeley and Oakland (510) 891-4700 www.actransit.org
• Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Subway around the Bay Area, including into San Francisco (510) 891-4700 www.bart.gov
Taxis• Bayporter Cab Service until 6:00pm (510) 912-4400
• Yellow Express Cab 24-hour service
(510) 409-5034
• Abdel Taxi Cab 24-hour service
(510) 460-2005
• DD Cab Company 24-hour service
(510) 472-0683
Rental Cars• Enterprise Rent-A-Car 3001 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley
(510) 704-4640
1990 Oxford St, Berkeley (510) 705-8989
• Avis Car Rental 2000 Kittredge St, Berkeley (510) 548-7363
• Alamo 920 University Ave, Berkeley (866) 228-5004
Airport Transportation• Shared-Ride Vans Airport Express
(415) 775-5121 www.airportexpresssf.com
BayPorter Express (877) 467-1800 www.bayporter.com
SuperShuttle (415) 558-8500 www.supershuttle.com
• Car Service Universal Limo
(855) 361-LIMO www.universallimo.com
Peace Limousine & Car Service (415) 272-2867 www.peacelimo.com
Pleasant Limo (650) 697-9999 www.pleasantlimo.com
• Public Airport Transportation BART
www.bart.gov/guide/airport
For more details and program information, visit: www .executive .berkeley .edu