Berkeley or Bust: who’s going?

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Would love to be joining as this is a very fun destination but too many irons in the fire right now. On the other hand, I have committed to a Washington trip for the game there, next year.
 

NoelarBear said:
I will be there covering the game for GH!
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T4K said:
Cal alum and fan here. A few tips for those who’ve never been before:

There isn’t traditional tailgating. If your alumni association is doing something that will likely be as good as it gets. Otherwise try a local sports bar.
Avoid Greek Row.
Parking is a bitch, give yourself extra time and expect a walk to the stadium.
Make a stop at Top Dog.
Visitors section seating is usually in the SE corner. If you venture just a little north and stay higher up you’ll get the magnificent view of The City and bridges.

Anything else? Ask away.
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Any good sports bars for Sunday’s NFL games around Residence Stadium Inn Berkeley? Thank you….
 

Roland Brooks said:
Any good sports bars for Sunday’s NFL games around Residence Stadium Inn Berkeley? Thank you….
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is the residence inn on shattuck? I think Jupiters still around and it was always a decent place... i wouldn't call it a "sports bar" but they have TVs and you should be able to catch a game.

before the game you can stop by Henrys on the way to the stadium. Get a Golden Bear. They're yummy.
 


Schnauzer said:
Would love to be joining as this is a very fun destination but too many irons in the fire right now. On the other hand, I have committed to a Washington trip for the game there, next year.
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Washington is definitely worth a trip. Great views of the water from the stadium (even if i, apparently in the minority, find the stadium itself pretty ugly). Their campus is a lot like Cal's, just... greener, as you'd expect in the PNW
 

Flying into SFO on Friday. Taking my brother-in-law and nephew to the game. I also had to purchased tickets through Cal Athletics, as Gopher Athletics had stopped selling tickets.

Planning to use BART (I've been to the Bay Area a lot - public transport is very good) as well. Good advice to avoid Fraternity Row. Went to the Minnesota-Cal game in 2006 and walked to/from the stadium along Channing Way. Suffice to say, the Frat boys were pretty cl-ASS-less.
 

66stang408 said:
is the residence inn on shattuck? I think Jupiters still around and it was always a decent place... i wouldn't call it a "sports bar" but they have TVs and you should be able to catch a game.

before the game you can stop by Henrys on the way to the stadium. Get a Golden Bear. They're yummy.
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@Roland Brooks - you got me with that one. Your hotel is on a side of campus I don’t really know that well. Sorry
 




MinneNoVA said:
Flying into SFO on Friday. Taking my brother-in-law and nephew to the game. I also had to purchased tickets through Cal Athletics, as Gopher Athletics had stopped selling tickets.

Planning to use BART (I've been to the Bay Area a lot - public transport is very good) as well. Good advice to avoid Fraternity Row. Went to the Minnesota-Cal game in 2006 and walked to/from the stadium along Channing Way. Suffice to say, the Frat boys were pretty cl-ASS-less.
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Had the same experience with frat row a few years back for the Sparty game. They were church mouses on the walk back past them after the game.
 

66stang408 said:
Washington is definitely worth a trip. Great views of the water from the stadium (even if i, apparently in the minority, find the stadium itself pretty ugly). Their campus is a lot like Cal's, just... greener, as you'd expect in the PNW
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Yeah, many things to do in Jet City. Pike Place Market should be near the top of the list. You can easily spend a half day there. Also recommend hitting an Ivar's for some great fast fresh seafood.
 






I will head over on the BART mid afternoon tomorrow and hope for a Boulder Colorado like experience, or at least outcome. Back in 2006 I did like the Stadium and walk through the campus, and will be curious how much it changed with the massive renovation.

The Clipper public transit payment app is loaded up and on my phone wallet, so unless I need to dodge any crazy people/ criminals like last year in downtown LA on the way from the PSU/ USC game to the Rose Bowl for Gopher game, it should be great.
 
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SJUgopher said:
I tried to post a screenshot of it from USGS, but it does run end zone to end zone.
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It does but the stadium renovation included historic seismic work - the stadium is kind of on rollers or something - and it couldn’t be more safe
 

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