2014 - Berkeley, CA

In Alameda County, besides Oakland, there is this college town known for its liberal ethos: Berkeley. This diverse community has a great reputation for its academic achievement, scientific exploration, free speech and arts.

University of California
www.berkeley.edu
This university is known as one of the leading intellectual centers in the country and a major site for scientific research. The campus is beautified by the oak trees. Cal Bear!

Piedmont
Unlike Oakland, Piedmont Ave. in Berkeley is the major street for the fraternity area.

Source: www.ci.berkeley.ca.us