The Top 20 Lakes around Berkeley

Looking to visit the best lakes around Berkeley? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Berkeley’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!

Lake Merritt

Ayala Cove - Angel Island Ferry Landing

Point Emery

Aquatic Park Historic District beach 🏊 San Francisco

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Lake Merritt
Cycling Highlight
Lake Merritt was a large tidal lagoon in San Francisco Bay that was dammed off as Oakland grew as a city. It is 155 acres in size, and it was …
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Ayala Cove - Angel Island Ferry Landing
Hiking Highlight
The Angel Island Ferry Landing in Ayala Cove offers regular passenger ferry service to Tiburon and San Francisco. The Angel Island to Tiburon Ferry provides a 15-minute crossing of the …
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Point Emery
Cycling Highlight
Point Emery, located on the SF Bay Trail, is a charming little park with stellar bay views, walking paths, and relaxation spots with benches along the trails. Open daily from …
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Aquatic Park Historic District beach 🏊 San Francisco
Mountain Biking Highlight
Aquatic Park Historic District is a National Historic Landmark and building complex located on the San Francisco Bay waterfront within San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park.
Its sandy beach is …
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