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!
Last updated: October 25, 2025
Lake Merritt
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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
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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
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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
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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 …
Its sandy beach is …
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Wildcat Creek Trail
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Wildcat Creek Trail is a packed-dirt trail that is about four miles long. One end of the trail is at Jewel Lake, near the Environmental Education Center, and the other …
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