Oakland is a city on the east side of San Francisco Bay, in California. It serves as a trade center for the San Francisco Bay Area; its Port of Oakland is the busiest port in the San Francisco Bay, the entirety of Northern California, and the fifth busiest in the United States of America.
Although Oakland and San Francisco are neighbors, located just minutes apart across the Bay, the two cities could not be more different. Oakland has its own distinct history, sounds, tastes, its own social movements. Black is beautiful is a movement that can trace its history to Oakland.
Why Go
Even though the two cities are so close Oakland does not suffer from fog Oakland it’s sunny, warm, bright, and delay-free flights make it an ideal travel destination. It can also serve as a great base as you explore the area.
Visiting Oakland means exploring and examining an important piece of America’s history and its on going today as well.
What To Do
Explore the many neighborhoods in Oakland:
Jack London: Home of the best views in Oakland, Jack London Square sits right on the water, gazing across the Bay to San Francisco. Rent a kayak at California Canoe & Kayak to explore the waterfront by boat
Downtown and Uptown Oakland: Wander into the many locally owned art galleries and independent stores. You can find incredible street art, both at eye level and splashed on buildings and skyscrapers overhead.
Visit The Fox and Paramount Theatres, two of Oakland’s most iconic buildings.
Lake Merritt is right inside the city!!! The 3-mile wide lagoon is home to the oldest designated wildlife refuge in the USA. You can boat or even have a gondola ride.
Go hiking in the redwoods The Oakland redwood Regional Park and The Joaquin Miller Park provide a sprawling network of hiking trails, crisscross through redwood-covered valleys and hills overlooking stunning views of the Bay Area. Despite being only a few minutes away from Downtown Oakland the parks feel like a world away.
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