BaySights
Sunlit grassy hilltop at Cesar Chavez Park with a stone-lined path and scattered boulders in the foreground, looking out over the Berkeley waterfront toward the hills across the bay. The wide sky is streaked with soft clouds in late-day light, and a few small figures dot the open parkland.

Cesar Chavez Park

Berkeley, CA

A 90-acre waterfront park on the Berkeley Marina peninsula built atop a former landfill, offering 360-degree views of the Bay, San Francisco skyline, and Golden Gate Bridge. The park is popular with kite flyers due to consistent winds. A network of trails circles the grassy hilltop.

Photography Guide

Best Time
golden hour
Crowds
Moderate
Shot Types
widelandscape
Best Seasons
springsummerfallwinter
Practical Tips
Wind can be strong; bring a tripod with weight. Free parking at the Berkeley Marina; walk north to the hilltop for the best vantage.

Is it a good day to go?

7-day outlook

Mild, dry days with light winds are the most comfortable for a visit.

Forecast by Open-Meteo. Verdicts weigh the forecast against the conditions that suit this spot.

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