Berkeley Caliornia

Berkeley Hills

Sought after for spectacular views, steep winding streets, spacious parks and forested hilltop homes, the Berkeley Hills provides the very best of East Bay living. High above Berkeley, San Francisco, Marin, and the Golden Gate and Bay bridges, we sometimes refer to it "Valhalla," the mythological home of the Gods in the sky - this is especially fitting when the fog rolls in below and the hills appear to float on a sea of clouds.

Homes in the Berkeley Hills are handsome but not overly pretentious. Leafy green hillsides are dotted with Craftsman bungalows and vertical renditions of suburban ranch homes on large, forested lots. The neighborhoods around Southampton Street and the Cragmont area are particularly rich in period revival architecture, with homes reminiscent of Italian villas, Spanish farmhouses, and Tudor manors happily standing side-by-side.

Although there are virtually no commercial areas in the Berkeley Hills, residents have the luxury of being in the midst of a haven of parks and recreational activities. Locals can often be found rock climbing at Indian Rock Parks, strolling along Bernard Maybeck's fragrant Rose Walk, and picnicking or taking in a sunset performance at the Berkeley Rose Garden, considered by many, to be the finest rose garden in Northern California. Other area favorites include the UC Berkeley Botanical Gardens and the kid-pleasing Lawrence Hall of Science, an exciting science center where children can enjoy hands-on educational experiences. And Tilden Park, the jewel of the East Bay, is right in your own backyard.

The Berkeley Hills offers a high quality of life.

Learn more about Berkeley Hills:

Tilden Park
UC Berkeley Botanical Gardens
Berkeley Rose Garden
Lawrence Hall of Science