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Private tourOnly your group will participate
Overview
Explore the rich history of Peralta Park on this engaging 60-70 minute walking tour through a Berkeley neighborhood once owned by cattle rancher Domingo Peralta. Learn about the early struggles of Spanish explorers and settlers, the impact of the Gold Rush, and how Berkeley arose. Peralta's land inspired the dreams of magnates and ambitious figures like actor Maurice Curtis. See Cordinices Creek, pass by one of Berkeley's grand dames, the Leuders House and end in one of Berkeley's gourmet food supply entrepots, the Monterey Market shopping area!
- Guided walking tour covering 5-6 blocks of historical significance
- Learn about the rise and fall of Domingo Peralta and subsequent landowners
- Discover the effects of the Gold Rush and immigration on Berkeley’s development
- Ideal for history enthusiasts and local explorers alike
- Follow your tour with an exploration of select fruits, vegetables, pastas, cheeses, pastries, meats, fish and pizza in shops nearby
What's included
personal guide
tips
What to expect
15m · Admission ticket included
The Hopkins Cafe was a gas station office in 1940s and embodies the nadir of the neighborhood after the Depression when some the remaining giant houses were removed. We may stop here to discuss early California history.
10m
Cordonices Creek was named by Domingo Peralta and is one of two perennial fresh water creeks running in Berkeley with sources in the Berkeley Hills
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
we meet at the benches near the corner of Hopkins Street and Monterey Avenue bordering the parking lot of Red Oak Realty
End point
we meet at the benches near the corner of Hopkins Street and Monterey Avenue bordering the parking lot of Red Oak Realty
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
