Berkeley

Developed around the University of California campus, Berkeley became a major East Bay city on the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay. The city rises from the bay flats toward the Berkeley Hills, while the university grounds shape much of its daily life. UC Berkeley, established in 1868, is the University of California’s first campus; its Campanile, officially Sather Tower, is a defining landmark. Berkeley also holds an important place in American political culture: the Free Speech Movement began on campus in 1964. Explore how Berkeley connects with the East Bay and San Francisco Bay by browsing nearby webcams.

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