The best things to do in Berkeley

San Jose Municipal Golf Course is a classic William P. Bell 18 that blends rolling fairways with sneaky-fast greens, plus a driving range…

1560 Oakland Rd (San Jose)

Stockton Golf & Country Club pairs a championship course with a 44,000-square-foot clubhouse, state-of-the-art fitness center, member…

3800 Country Club Blvd (Stockton)

Stockton 99 Speedway packs blazing fast family fun onto a quarter-mile paved oval, from Speed Tour super modifieds to tire-shredding Outlaw…

4105 N Wilson Way (Stockton)

Iconic since 1902, Lincoln Park Golf Course is a public 18 that trades stress for Golden Gate, ocean, and cityscape scenery. Hit the…

300 34th Ave (San Francisco)

Rialto Cinemas Cerrito keeps it local with new releases, Family Matinees, and its beloved Cerrito Classics, plus event screenings like…

10070 San Pablo Ave (El Cerrito)

Need a breezy reset close to home? Lake Merritt Amphitheater lines up a pretty perfect combo of shoreline strolls, lakeside art, birds…

QPXQ+Q9, Between 12th Street and 1st Ave., Lake Merritt Blvd (Oakland)

Golden Gate Park Golf Course is a classic nine-hole par 3, renovated in 2023 for improved playability and a more sustainable footprint,…

970 47th Ave (San Francisco)

Happy Hollow Park & Zoo mixes pint-sized rides, a charming puppet theater and real-deal animal moments, including Twix the red panda, plus…

748 Story Rd (San Jose)

Amusement chain featuring mini golf courses & arcades, some branches with water slides & laser tag.

976 Blossom Hill Rd (San Jose)

Family-friendly country club with a restaurant offering lunch and hosting brunch, meetings, and events.

3603 St Andrews Dr (Stockton)

Movie theater screening new releases as well as independent, foreign & avant-garde flicks.

601 Van Ness Ave (San Francisco)

Movie theater screening new releases as well as independent, foreign & avant-garde flicks.

4186 Piedmont Ave #5133 (Oakland)

Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

925 Blossom Hill Rd #2000 (San Jose)

Puzzle-filled, themed rooms where teams solve mysteries to escape for fun.

280 Lincoln Center (Stockton)

Well-maintained 18-hole golf course featuring multiple tees, plus a driving range and sand traps.

6301 W Eight Mile Rd (Stockton)

Golf and dining venue featuring a challenging course with fast greens, along with a pro shop.

1050 Elkhorn Dr (Stockton)

Restored 1927 motion picture house turned performing-arts venue, also offers private event options.

345 S 1st St (San Jose)

Indoor trampoline center featuring an open jump arena, a foam cube pit, dodgeball & basketball.

1901 Monterey Rd (San Jose)

Lively amusement attraction featuring escape rooms, thrill rides & a laser challenge.

39 Pier Jamboree Road, 9 The Embarcadero (San Francisco)

One of the city's oldest operating cinemas, showcasing classic & current films on a single screen.

3290 Sacramento St (San Francisco)

Sprawling entertainment venue with a high-tech driving range & swanky lounge with drinks & games.

10 Topgolf Dr (San Jose)

Bay Area-themed indoor course with 18 holes, pool tables & an arcade with air hockey & Skee-Ball.

900 North Point St F-201 (San Francisco)

Friendly-staffed, clean venue featuring minor-league baseball games, food, beer and fireworks.

404 W Fremont St (Stockton)

This relaxed 9-hole, par-30 golf course at TPC Harding Park offers educational programs.

99 Harding Rd (San Francisco)

Country club with a restaurant, an 18-hole golf course, and an outdoor patio, plus facilities for weddings.

1000 Old Quarry Rd (San Jose)

Golf club offering a driving range and a 9-hole course, plus lessons.

260 Bernal Rd (San Jose)

Chain of indoor trampoline parks featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs & more.

5358 Pacific Ave (Stockton)

This retro drive-in movie theater screens the latest releases & pipes sound into cars via FM radio.

3630 Hillcap Ave (San Jose)

Circular arena on the water with a modern glass facade hosting sporting events & live performances.

248 W Fremont St (Stockton)

Golf academy and course featuring a restaurant with outdoor seating, plus a 27-hole golf club with a restaurant and a pro shop.

23600 McKean Rd (San Jose)

Long-standing golf course & clubhouse in national park with a driving range, restaurant & shop.

300 Finley Rd (San Francisco)

Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

3088 Olsen Dr (San Jose)

Recreational and championship golf course featuring a driving range and cafe.

6803 Alexandria Pl (Stockton)

Not your average movie house, this indie-film center has presented cutting-edge releases since 1961.

55 Taylor St (San Francisco)

Family-friendly amusement center featuring bowling, karaoke, arcade games and a bar.

2200 Eastridge Loop Ste 2094 (San Jose)

Teams draw, guess and wager their way to victory in rounds of mini games.

145 Jefferson St Ste 500 (San Francisco)

Popular public golf course with well-manicured fairways and greens.

99 Harding Rd (San Francisco)

Iconic block-long alley featuring a constantly changing collection of murals by various artists.

50 Balmy St (San Francisco)

Art Deco theater opened in 1931 hosting ballet & symphony performances, plus classic movies.

2025 Broadway (Oakland)

Familiar theatre with roomy seating, craft beer and wine, as well as burgers and sliders.

2306 Almaden Rd (San Jose)

Narrow alleyway featuring colorful wall murals by community artists, many with political themes.

90 Clarion Alley (San Francisco)

Restored 1926 movie palace with a Wurlitzer organ & themed auditoriums, screening first-run films.

3200 Grand Ave (Oakland)

Circa-1922 cinema for offbeat films, musical movie sing-alongs, drag acts & pre-show organ concerts.

429 Castro St (San Francisco)

Public golf course offering disc golf after 1 p.m. on weekends and holidays.

2100 Sunnydale Ave (San Francisco)

Small cinema in the Marina District offering a variety of films in a cozy setting.

2340 Chestnut St (San Francisco)

Large gathering of food trucks serving street food and beer and wine, with live music.

Parking lot, 2 Marina Boulevard, Fort Mason Center (San Francisco)

Arched doorways & columns form the basis for this colorful mirrored maze for adults & children.

Pier 39 Level, 0-11 Beach St (San Francisco)

Golf course featuring an 18-hole course, driving range, well-stocked pro shop & restaurant.

2995 Tuers Rd (San Jose)

180+ rose varieties typically blooming April-November in a colorful 5.5-acre garden with a fountain.

1649 Naglee Ave (San Jose)

Venue for emerging artists with gallery exhibits, theater performances & classes for youth & adults.

762 Fulton St (San Francisco)

Laid-back course offering beer and wine at its various miniature golf holes.

1379 4th St (San Francisco)

Designed by Perry Dye, this golf course near the Sacramento River offers challenges for skilled players and novices.

8301 Freeport Blvd (Sacramento)

UFO-themed mini-golf venue, with cocktails and San Jose-inspired pizza.

201 S Second St Ste 150 (San Jose)

Iconic area with the largest assembly of Chinese eateries, shops & cultural events outside of Asia.

855 Stockton St # B (San Francisco)