Home › California › Kensington › Blake Garden UC Berkeley
Blake Garden UC Berkeley
4.8 ★★★★★ 304 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Kensington, California
UC Berkeley's College of Environmental Design's green space with scenic views & diverse plant life.
Plan your tour
- Rain plan an indoor or covered backup for the ceremony comes up in reviews and the venue's own info — confirm it holds your full guest list, since this is the one thing you can't reschedule
- Pets pet-friendly comes up in reviews — ask about having your dog in the ceremony
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (510) 590-0544
- Website ced.berkeley.edu — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The setting
“The botanical gardens are breathtaking, the trees are beyond description, winding shaded trails.”
“Lots of nice plants, some benches that overlook the bay, and an amazing Koi pond with the cutest Koi!”
“Lots of nice plants, some benches that overlook the bay, and an amazing Koi pond with the cutest Koi!”
Amenities couples mention
“There are many benches to sit and peacefully enjoy, as well as a reflection pool filled with large koi.”
“Lots of nice plants, some benches that overlook the bay, and an amazing Koi pond with the cutest Koi!”
“Lovely panoramic views over the East shore, Bay Islands, and SF City scape.”
What couples say again and again
“The botanical gardens are breathtaking, the trees are beyond description, winding shaded trails.”
Getting married at Blake Garden UC Berkeley
Blake Garden UC Berkeley comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the garden at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — a garden that glows at golden hour in June can look very different at noon in March, so ask what's in bloom for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move, and does it hold everyone?), shade and bugs for a summer afternoon, the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular garden dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
More garden venues near Kensington
Berkeley Rose Garden
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,023 reviews
Huge garden with thousands of rose bushes plus views of San Francisco Bay & the Golden Gate Bridge.
Regional Parks Botanic Garden
4.8 ★★★★★ 566 reviews
Large landscaped garden displaying the native plants of California's many natural habitats.
University of California Botanical Garden
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,220 reviews
Established in 1890, this 34-acre garden features a collection of plants from around the world.