Visiting West Circle
Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
- Early morning and late afternoon are the best times to see animals.
- Keep your distance and do not feed wildlife.
Best time
November to March for sightings; sanctuaries may close in peak monsoon. Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.
Places to visit near West Circle
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Berkeley Art Museum - Pacific Film Archive
church · 1 km
Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life
museum · 1 km

Sather Gate
attraction · 1 km
Hearst Museum of Anthropology
museum · 1 km

First Church of Christ Scientist
church · 1 km
Tightwad Hill
viewpoint · 1 km
Other wildlife, forests & gardens nearby
University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley · Alameda3 kmClaremont Canyon Regional Preserve · Alameda4 kmRegional Parks Botanic Garden · Contra Costa4 kmTilden Regional Park · Contra Costa4 kmMcLaughlin Eastshore State Park · Alameda6 kmBlake Garden · Contra Costa6 kmHow to reach West Circle
Nearest towns with a guide: Berkeley (1 km) · Albany (4 km) · Kensington (6 km). Coordinates 37.87215, -122.26358. Road distances are estimates.
Frequently asked
What is the best time to visit West Circle?
November to March for sightings; sanctuaries may close in peak monsoon. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.
What are the places to visit near West Circle?
Nearby: Berkeley Art Museum - Pacific Film Archive (church, 0 km), Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life (museum, 0 km), Sather Gate (attraction, 1 km), Hearst Museum of Anthropology (museum, 1 km), First Church of Christ Scientist (church, 1 km), Tightwad Hill (viewpoint, 1 km).




















