.0 (Point Zero)

03 Jan, 2025

Wide shot photo of location of plaque Closeup photo of plaque

Allston Way & Shattuck Ave (on Allston, on the side of the Target)

On this spot, 37°52'10.5"N 122°16'03.5"W, you are at the heart of Berkeley and geographic city center. If you drew the largest circle within the city boundaries, this location marks the exact center and the furthest point away from any of Berkeley's borders, located only 1.2 miles away. Everything starts from here.