Berkeley City Club
Elegant lodging with an indoor pool & a French restaurant, plus breakfast & parking.
Berkeley City Club is rated 4.5 / 5 from 652 Google reviews and sits about 2.7 km (34 min walk) from Rockridge station.
General overview
About Berkeley City Club
The Berkeley City Club is a historic private club, hotel, and event venue housed in a landmark 1927 building designed by architect Julia Morgan. Visitors may stay overnight, dine at Julia’s Restaurant, attend events, or explore the building when access is available. It is near the University of California, Berkeley campus and downtown Berkeley. Information below is based on general knowledge and training data, not live verification.
- Historic Julia Morgan-designed building dating from 1927
- Overnight accommodations in a distinctive landmark setting
- Julia’s Restaurant and bar
- Indoor swimming pool and fitness facilities
- Convenient location near UC Berkeley and downtown Berkeley
- Event, wedding, meeting, and private-function spaces
Things to do here
Stay in the historic hotel
Book a guest room in the former Berkeley Women’s City Club building, with period architecture and a central Berkeley location.
Explore the Julia Morgan architecture
Admire the building’s historic exterior and interior details, including its Mediterranean-influenced design. Access beyond public areas may depend on hotel, restaurant, event, or club operations.
Dine at Julia’s Restaurant
The on-site restaurant has traditionally offered breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinks, although service and opening times may vary.
Use the indoor pool
The property is known for its historic indoor swimming pool. Availability may be restricted to hotel guests, members, or scheduled activities.
Attend an event or private function
The building is used for weddings, meetings, receptions, and other private events. Advance arrangements are generally required.
The property is in central Berkeley near UC Berkeley. Allow extra time for urban parking and campus-area traffic. Confirm check-in, event-entry, and restaurant procedures before arrival.
Reserve hotel rooms and restaurant tables in advance. Contact the property before visiting solely to see the building, since it is an operating hotel and private club and may not offer unrestricted tours.
This overview is general knowledge, not confirmed against an official source — verify hours, prices and entry rules before you go.
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How to reach
Berkeley City Club is about 2.7 km (~34 min walk) from Rockridge station on the BART (San Francisco Bay Area).
Before you go
Good to know
Verify tickets, seasonal hours, entry rules, and special events on the official website before visiting.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get to Berkeley City Club from Rockridge station?
Berkeley City Club is about 2734 m (roughly 34 min walk) from Rockridge station on the BART (San Francisco Bay Area). Use the directions link on this page for turn-by-turn walking directions.
What is Berkeley City Club rated?
Berkeley City Club has a Google rating of 4.5 out of 5 from 652 reviews.
What's near Berkeley City Club?
Also within a short walk of the same station: Temescal Regional Recreation Area, Claremont Resort & Club, Fentons Creamery.
Is Berkeley City Club wheelchair accessible?
Yes — Google lists the following accessibility features for Berkeley City Club: wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible parking.
Is Berkeley City Club good for children?
Google does not list Berkeley City Club as particularly suited to children — check current details before visiting with kids.
Are dogs allowed at Berkeley City Club?
Google does not list Berkeley City Club as allowing dogs.
Is Berkeley City Club a museum open to walk-in visitors?
No. It is primarily a hotel, private club, restaurant, and event venue. Visitors should not assume that all historic interiors are open for independent sightseeing.
Can I visit without staying overnight?
Possibly, for restaurant dining, an event, or another authorized activity. Contact the property first if your purpose is architectural sightseeing.
Was the building designed by Julia Morgan?
Yes. The Berkeley City Club building was designed by Julia Morgan and completed in the 1920s.
Can the indoor pool be used by day visitors?
Do not assume so. Pool access may be limited to hotel guests, members, or scheduled programs; confirm the current policy directly.
Is Berkeley City Club close to UC Berkeley?
Yes. It is on Durant Avenue, near the UC Berkeley campus and central Berkeley amenities.
Should I reserve a table at Julia’s Restaurant?
Advance reservation is advisable, particularly for evenings, weekends, holidays, and larger parties.
Does the property offer tours?
A regular public tour schedule is not reliably known. Private or special tours may sometimes be arranged, but this should be confirmed with the property.
Are current prices and hours guaranteed here?
No. This information has not been live-verified. Prices, hours, access rules, amenities, and policies may have changed and should be confirmed on the official website before relying on them.
Data and photos from Google Places, generated August 23, 2026. Ratings, hours and prices can change — confirm anything time-sensitive before you go.