Travel

Marin offers a unique blend of nature and amazing restaurants that make it a perfect day trip destination. If you’re in need of an escape from Berkeley for the day, this is the place to go!

Sometimes it can be hard to find things to do in the Bay Area, however, I’ve got you covered with a variety of holiday events taking place around UC Berkeley, in San Francisco and in the Bay Area as a whole. 

Whenever I do, I try to pick somewhere that is close enough for a quick day trip but still feels far away enough to change up the pace of my everyday life. If that sounds like your cup of tea, you’re going to love this list of weekend day trip ideas!

If any of you are contemplating whether or not studying abroad would be a good idea, just know that you aren’t alone.

Elmwood is a part of town I often forget, completely opposite to where I live and work. To add some excitement to my life, I explored the area and found so much fun stuff to do alone or with friends.

The Sphere is unlike any other entertainment venue you've ever seen.

One of my happy places is undoubtedly Martha’s Vineyard: a small island just off the coast of Massachusetts. While the island itself is relatively small, each town has its own unique offerings and trademarks. So without further ado, here’s what I’d recommend to do, so you can have the perfect day on the Vineyard. 

Time is running out as I only have roughly seven months left to take advantage of everything Berkeley has to offer, from its local restaurants to its quirky shops. Here are my recent Berkeley visits that I recommend checking out!

There is really nothing better than taking a Sunday afternoon to explore a museum with a few friends, which is why I compiled this handy list.

While the weather and gloomy days may seem daunting, at a place like UC Berkeley – with the cities of San Francisco, Emeryville and Elmwood at your disposal – there are plenty of activities that you can do to make the gloomy days warmer. With that in mind, here are a couple of ideas that you can try out to help make your fall season feel a bit more exciting and eventful!