Sather Tower, United States: what it is and when to go

What it is and where

Sather Tower is an architectural structure in United States (Berkeley, California), at 96 m above sea level. It has articles in 7 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

The second-tallest freestanding clock and bell tower in the world

It is in Berkeley, California, where this site lists 38 more places to see, 1.2 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 37.87206, -122.25783; the nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO, San Francisco), 30 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.

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Run by

UC Music Department

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible

It is one of the Architecture places in United States. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

When to go

The best time to visit Sather Tower is March to October.

In June there are 14 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 23. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Before you go to United States

To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the United States checklist. Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything.

In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

What is nearby

• Sather GateLandmark on university campus251 m
• People's ParkPark in Berkeley, California, USA704 m
• Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film ArchiveArt museum and archive in Berkeley, California766 m
• JupiterBrewery902 m
• Triple Rock Brewery and AlehouseBrewery971 m

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United States guide.

More in United States: Architecture

• Golden Gate Bridge: suspension bridge on the San Francisco Bay
• Brooklyn Bridge: bridge in New York City, crossing the East River
• Washington Monument: obelisk on the National Mall in Washington, D.C
• Verrazzano–Narrows Bridge: bridge in New York City
• George Washington Bridge: bridge in New York City
• Manhattan Bridge: bridge in New York City

Every United States place under Architecture, each with its season, is on its page.

Frequently asked questions

Keep reading

• Berkeley, California38 places to see in and around Berkeley, California, United States: Sather Tower, People's Park, Temple Sinai. Best time: March to October.
• Architecture1582 places for architecture in United States, from Golden Gate Bridge to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: March to October. Each with its own season by altitude a
• United StatesBefore travelling to United States: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed, but you do need an electronic authorisation, the ESTA, applied…
• Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.