Berkeley, Alameda County, California, USA

Berkeley is a city in Alameda County on the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay. Its terrain rises from bayside flatlands through dense neighborhoods to the Berkeley Hills. The University of California, Berkeley, established in the 19th century, has shaped the city’s research, culture and political history. Downtown and the Southside area meet the campus, while the waterfront includes a marina and public parks. The contrast between bay shoreline, urban streets and wooded hills is a defining feature of the city.