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Berkeley's garden and Campanile make campus feel like a place
UC Botanical Garden and the Campanile give Berkeley visitors two different campus experiences, from plant collections to a high tower view with access limits.
Berkeley’s campus has two stops that explain a lot about the city’s feel. UC Botanical Garden is broad and green. The Campanile is tall, formal, and very much part of the skyline.
The garden covers more than 34 acres and has thousands of kinds of plants arranged by major geographic regions. Paths can be paved, unpaved, narrow, rocky, uneven, or steep, so it is worth reading the visit page before taking someone who needs an easier walk.
Sather Tower, better known as the Campanile, is 307 feet tall. The view platform requires an elevator plus stairs, so do not assume it works for every visitor.
Where to see it
UC Botanical Garden and Sather Tower on the UC Berkeley campus. Check hours, ticket rules, paths, and access limits.
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Reviewed June 30, 2026
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