Downtown Berkeley

Our Downtown.

Where arts, culture, innovation, and community come together. Experience the unexpected in Downtown Berkeley.

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Innovation & Entrepreneurship.

Berkeley has always been at the forefront of global innovation and invention, from the disability rights and farm-to-table movements to modern medical and technology advancements. UC Berkeley is the #1 public university and #1 in startups in the world.

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Different Perspectives. One Vibrant Downtown.

A dynamic destination shaped by culture, creativity, community, and the people who make Berkeley extraordinary.

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Destination for creativity.

Downtown Berkeley has established itself as a world class destination for arts, culture and entertainment with a rich and varied collection of arts and cultural venues. We consistently rank among the top producers of artists, writers, and performers per capita in the nation.

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Where Berkeley Comes Together.

From coffee shops and world class dining to cultural landmarks, innovative businesses to colorful public spaces, experience the heart of Berkeley.

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Find Your Place in Downtown Berkeley.

Pull up a chair. Explore local favorites, experience the arts, and enjoy a downtown where everyone belongs.

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A City of Ideas. A Downtown Full of Life.

A place where innovation meets creativity, local businesses thrive, and every visit brings something new.

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Where Big Ideas Take Shape.

From brilliant minds at UC Berkeley to groundbreaking startups and global innovation leaders at SkyDeck and the Berkeley Startup Cluster, it all starts here. Cal is the #1 leader in startups in the world.

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EXPLORE DOWNTOWN BERKELEY

Four doorways into downtown

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Parks, plazas & things to do

UPCOMING EVENTS

What’s on Downtown

SEASONAL SPOTLIGHT

Sidewalk Sessions

There will be music in the streets once again. All summer long, live buskers perform in multiple locations throughout downtown — an open-air soundtrack to your afternoon stroll.

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GET ORIENTED

The walkable map of downtown

Theaters, cafés, shops, and campus are all just steps apart. Explore the map, then leave the car behind.

Everything within a 15-minute walk.

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For everyone who keeps downtown running

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FOR BUSINESSES

Merchant marketing support, Clean & Safe service requests, and available spaces for merchants and property owners.

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LIVE DOWNTOWN

Apartments & homes, the Living Downtown campaign, and student discounts for residents who call the center home.

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GET INVOLVED

Be part of Berkeley’s best chapter yet. Reach out and connect with us for partnerships, events, & sponsorship opportunities.

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A nonprofit funded by property owners

WHO WE ARE

The Downtown Berkeley Association is an independent nonprofit creating a welcoming, vibrant and prosperous city center. Our Cleaning and Hospitality Ambassador team and staff provide a wide range of services throughout Downtown Berkeley.

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