Located on Centennial Drive, the UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley is known for its large collection of plants and is one of the best things to do in Berkeley, California. It is a 34-acre botanical garden that has many endangered and rare plant species and is located on the campus of the University of California in Strawberry Canyon.
Established in 1890, the garden contains over 20,000 plants that represent more than 300 different plant families, including cacti, ferns, heath, lilies, and orchids. The garden is organized by geographic regions: African, Asian, Australasian, and many more. There are several greenhouses that are home to cacti, carnivorous plants, ferns, and other kinds of plants.
200 Centennial Drive, Berkeley, California, Phone: 510-643-2755