Where to stay.

We took the liberty of booking a few Airbnbs ahead of time to cut down on everyone's lodging costs — more may be booked as space fills up. Claim a room below and we'll follow up with payment details. Prices are each house's actual cost split fairly by room, nothing added.

Prefer a hotel? We recommend The Claremont in the Berkeley hills — the grand old resort with a spa and views over the bay. Hotel Shattuck Plaza in downtown Berkeley is the easy, central alternative.