Berkeley Country Club

Berkeley Country Club sits in the Berkeley Hills above El Cerrito, where it has offered members panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay since 1920. From the higher holes, players take in a three-bridge view — the Bay Bridge, the Golden Gate and the San Rafael — along with the San Francisco skyline, Mount Tamalpais and San Pablo Bay.

The 18-hole course was designed in 1920 by Willie Watson and Robert Hunter, and a 2011 renovation led by Forrest Richardson with Kye Goalby and Mark Fine refreshed the greens and surrounds while preserving the course’s historic character. It plays to par 72 at about 6,503 yards, with a rating of 72.6 and a slope of 133 — a layout defined by small, tricky green complexes and well-placed fairway bunkers rather than sheer length.

The club rounds out the golf with a historic clubhouse, fine dining, a fitness center, a pool and modern practice amenities including golf simulators. While weddings and events are open to non-members, golf itself is private — reserved for members and their guests. The club has also been known historically as Mira Vista.

Can the public play Berkeley Country Club?
No. Golf is private and reserved for members and their guests. Weddings and special events, however, are open to non-members.

Who designed Berkeley Country Club?
The course was designed in 1920 by Willie Watson and Robert Hunter. A 2011 renovation led by Forrest Richardson, with Kye Goalby and Mark Fine, updated the greens and surrounds.

What are the views like?
The hillside setting offers a three-bridge panorama — the Bay Bridge, Golden Gate and San Rafael bridges — plus the San Francisco skyline, Mount Tamalpais and San Pablo Bay.

How does the course play?
It is a par-72 layout of about 6,503 yards, rating 72.6 and slope 133, with small, tricky greens and strategic fairway bunkering that reward precision over length.

Where is Berkeley Country Club located?
It is at 7901 Cutting Blvd in El Cerrito, in the Berkeley Hills. The club has historically also been known as Mira Vista.