Berkeley Marina, Pier & Chavez Park Foot of University Avenue, West of 1-80, 510-644-8623, The marina's 52 acres of water and 975 berths can accommodate some 975 crafts from 16 feet to 110 feet. Kite flying and Frisbee throwing are very popular at Cesar E. Chavez Park and the Berkeley Pier extends 3,000 feet into the Bay.  more...

Berkeley IronWorks 800 Potter Street, Berkeley, CA 94710, 510-981-9900, This facility features a 45-foot lead wall and 14,000 square feet of challenging climbing terrain. It also offers workout facilities, saunas, a steam bath, and massage therapy. more... 

Transpersonal Swimming Institute Located at Berkeley High School, 518-374-9074, 800-723-7946, Established in 1983, this institute provides swimming, snorkeling, and SCUBA diving for adults who have a fear in water, shallow or deep, pool, and ocean.  more...