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Berkeley
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★ National Historic Landmark

Berkeley

Listed as “BERKELEY” · Also known as Ferry BERKELEY

One of 141 National Historic Landmarks in California9 of them in San Diego, the highest tier of the National Register
Listed 1990San Diego
About

About Berkeley

Berkeley, at B St. Pier, was added to the National Register of Historic Places and named a National Historic Landmark on the same day, Dec 14, 1990: one of 141 Landmarks in California and 9 in San Diego. The Register lists it for its maritime history, transportation, architecture and engineering, at the national level. Two more Register listings are within a quarter mile.

What it isSan Francisco Bay ferry. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 84 MB · National Archives↗
Visit

Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 10 minutes

B St. Pier, San Diego · about 0.4 miles on foot, as the crow flies

Around it

5 more Register listings within half a mile

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

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Other National Historic Landmarks nearby

The nearest Landmarks with a photo, within 25 miles, and the year each was named.

Memories of Berkeley

The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.

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Questions about Berkeley

Is Berkeley on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Dec 14, 1990 (Register number 90002220).

Is Berkeley a National Historic Landmark?

Yes, since Dec 14, 1990. California has 141 National Historic Landmarks, 9 of them in San Diego.

Can you visit Berkeley?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Where can I read the history of Berkeley?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 84 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 123858020 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.