University of California, Berkeley

The scene

Oppenheimer's years as a young professor play out on the University of California campus in Berkeley, across the bay from San Francisco, dressed by the crew to look as it did in the 1940s.

How to visit

The Berkeley campus is open to walk, with the landmark Campanile bell tower at its centre and views back to the bay and the city. It is a short BART ride from San Francisco, easy to fold into a wider Bay Area trip.

• Ride the elevator up the Campanile for a panorama over the bay.
• Telegraph Avenue's bookshops and cafes run right up to the campus gate.

Good to know

What was filmed at University of California, Berkeley?

Oppenheimer's years as a young professor play out on the University of California campus in Berkeley, across the bay from San Francisco, dressed by the crew to look as it did in the 1940s.

Can you visit University of California, Berkeley?

The Berkeley campus is open to walk, with the landmark Campanile bell tower at its centre and views back to the bay and the city. It is a short BART ride from San Francisco, easy to fold into a wider Bay Area trip.

Where is University of California, Berkeley?

University of California, Berkeley is a real filming location in San Francisco.

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