Southwest Berkeley Hotels near Berkeley Iron Works

If you like the hustle and bustle of a market, you might want to head out to Public Market Emeryville when visiting Emeryville. Let yourself be amazed at the art galleries in the area – your cultural tour starts here. Splash some more cash at Bay Street.

If museums are on your list of things to see, you might want to browse the collections at Takara Sake in Southwest Berkeley. If you want to see more of the museums in Berkeley, Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive and University of California Museum of Paleontology aren't far.

If you like shopping, take time out to go to Bay Street when in Emeryville. Let yourself be amazed at the art galleries in the area – your cultural tour starts here. Splash some more cash at Public Market Emeryville.

If you want to see a show while you're in town, try and grab some tickets at Black Repertory Group in South Berkeley. If you enjoy the show and want to see another, Berkeley Repertory Theater, UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall, and Greek Theater are not far.

If you like haggling for the best price, you might want to head out to Berkeley Flea Market in Downtown Berkeley and take in the atmosphere. Splash some more cash at Telegraph Avenue.

If you like quiet time surrounded by flowers and greenery, then make a stop at Adventure Playground located 4.6 mi (7.5 km) from the centre of Oakland. Let yourself be amazed at the art galleries in the area – your cultural tour starts here. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Want to stretch your legs a little more? Head to Tilden Regional Park and University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley, both nearby.