Hercules Things to Do

This park in the Berkeley Hills features nearly every plant and flower species native to California in one skillfully landscaped, 10-acre masterpiece. The garden is divided into sections and subsections with labels that represe... more

For the thrills of thoroughbred horseracing, visit this Albany fast track, located just five minutes from San Francisco over the Bay Bridge (take the Gillman exit). It is an old-fashioned race track with a modern makeover. When... more

This is a par-70 course set inside the beautiful redwood trees in Berkeley's Tilden Regional Park. The scenic and challenging 18-hole course features a pro shop, driving range, putting green, bar and grill. If you are not too t... more

What Ellis Island was to European immigrants, this island was to Asian immigrants. Volunteer guides lead informative tours of the islands historical sites, including the Immigration Station and Fort McDowell. Graffiti left by i... more

Built at the turn of the 20th century, this theater has played host not only to the University's graduation ceremonies, but has also been one of the premier venues in the city for live shows, and one of the only under the open... more

Located in Walnut Creek, this museum is a multi-purpose facility that cares for injured and endangered animals from all over the state of California. It operates the largest rehabilitation hospital in the United States, treatin... more

This national park is the preserved home of one of the United States most famous naturalists and conservationists, John Muir. Muir, who passed away in 1914, founded the Sierra Club and is considered the father of the National P... more

This 2,428-acre woodland park in the East Bay is a natural wonderland with rolling green hills, deep canyons, and scattered springs and ponds. It is a beautiful setting west of Tilden Park, complete with a creek that runs throu... more

This adobe structure was built in 1849 and is part of the John Muir National Historic Site. Although John Muir never lived here, he did spend a lot of time here when his daughter and her husband and children lived there. The or... more

This popular park is a 2,077-acre wilderness wonderland with a variety of attractions for the sports enthusiast or naturalist, or anyone in need of some recreation. Popular activities include swimming, horseback riding, hiking,... more