Berkeley Summer Sessions offers many opportunities to explore outside the classroom. On campus itself, you can keep in shape at the Recreational Sports Facility (RSF) at a reduced cost. Zellerbach Hall and the Playhouse offer theater and dance performances, the Greek Theatre is a beautiful outdoor amphitheater for concerts, and the Lawrence Hall of Science, UC Botanical Gardens, and on-campus museums are wonderful places to spend an afternoon.

The San Francisco Bay Area boasts a wealth of things to do off campus as well. Here's just ten of the many things you shouldn’t miss when you come to Berkeley this summer:

1. Cable cars—an icon of San Francisco. Take the Powell-Hyde line over Nob Hill to Fisherman’s Wharf.

2. Berkeley-Oakland hills regional parks—a series of stunning regional parks line the ridge tops of the East Bay hills, perfect for day hikes.

3. Golden Gate Bridge—walk across the world-famous bridge that you can see from the Berkeley campus.

4. Wine Country—take a day trip to the celebrated wine country of northern California, where nearly 90% of American wine is produced.

5. North Beach—stroll streets that were home to the beatnik poets of San Francisco. Sip coffee at a sidewalk cafe, eat Italian food, browse world-class bookstores, and climb Coit Tower.

6. Berkeley Arts District—immerse yourself in a hub of live theater and music right next to campus.

7. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk—ride a roller coaster at an oceanfront amusement park on the Monterey Bay. It’s just an hour and a half drive south of Berkeley.

8. Nightlife—The East Bay (Berkeley-Oakland) and San Francisco are home to hundreds of music and dance clubs, featuring jazz, salsa, Big Band, blues, and more.

9. UC Berkeley Art Museum—wander through 11 exhibition galleries, a sculpture garden, bookstore, and a café.

10. Yosemite National Park—a four-hour drive from Berkeley, and worth every minute.