Championed as one of the best spots to catch the sun rise in Berkeley. According to The Daily Cal, “The climb is a little steep, but getting to the top to witness the sunrise truly beats sleeping in.” We imagine it will be even better for seeing the upcoming eclipse. Ideal for those who want to get in some exercise before seeing the sky go dark.

There are sure to be gaggles of smart Cal students viewing the solar eclipse around campus. Presumably somewhere around Sproul Plaza. Just look for the kids starring up into the sky (with safe viewers, of course).

The large lawn of this landmark park will provide a choice spot for catching the sun do dark. If it’s a fog-free day (fingers crossed), this park should be filled with gazers aplenty.

Over in suburbia, bring the kids to this free event at the library. Prepare for the darkening by learning about eclipses through activities and crafts like as making a pinhole projector to safely view the eclipse.

Solar eclipse observers can view the celestial phenomenon through Chabot's 100-year-old 8-inch telescope, christened Leah. The center will be open from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. for viewing outside or, better yet, check it out via live feed in their comfy theaters.

Eclipse viewing glasses are available for purchase. This is a free event.

The main library in Oakland will provide pinhole viewers for everyone who shows. If you cannot make it, you can pick up free eclipse glasses ahead of time at any Oakland library location. Event begins at 9:30 a.m.

The Oakland Zoo's Landing Cafe will be an ideal spot to see the sun go dark. The Landing Cafe rests 650 feet above sea level, according to ABC 7, “boasting a panoramic view of seven counties in the Bay Area.”

The East Bay zoo is also home to an urban gondola, so visitors can ride it up to a higher viewpoint. Provided the weather cooperates, viewers will have an unobstructed view of the eclipse.