Berkeley

Scores

Safety by day 6/10, at night 6/10.

About Alameda County

This central Berkeley area has dense mixed-use streets, older low-rise buildings, shops, restaurants, transit stops, and a lively university-oriented atmosphere. It is walkable and active during the day, with more street activity and occasional nightlife after dark.

Good for

• students
• solo travelers
• first-time visitors
• public transport users
• foodies

Less suited to

• quiet seekers
• drivers
• people with limited mobility
• retirees

Watch out for

• Keep phones and bags secure in busy streets and around transit stops.
• Avoid leaving valuables visible in parked cars.
• At night, stay on well-lit, active streets and use normal city awareness.
• Check the exact accommodation address, since conditions can change between nearby blocks.

Sources

• The City of Berkeley
• Census Data: Berkeley, Alameda County, 2020
• City of Berkeley Alameda County Census Data 1890-2020
• Berkeley, California

Getting around

• Martin Luther King Junior Way & University Avenue Bus, 40 m
• University Avenue & Martin Luther King Junior Way Bus, 70 m
• University Avenue & Grant Street Bus, 180 m
• Martin Luther King Junior Way & Allston Way Bus, 260 m
• Martin Luther King Junior Way & Hearst Avenue Bus, 290 m

0 km to the city center (Berkeley).