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Oakland Travel Guide: 244 reviews and 492 photos
Old Oakland is an elegant shopping district that is strategically located between the Oakland Convention Center, Chinatown, and Jack London Square.
Nestled between the San Francisco Bay and the coastal hills, Oakland's got it all: balmy temperatures hovering in the 60s, world-class arts and entertainment, top-flight restaurants and hotels, and an abundance of recreation. What's more, prices here are among the most reasonable in the area.
Oakland is a modern-day boomtown with a rich cultural heritage. Once home to Ohlone Indians, Mexican rancheros, and gold seekers, it's now a haven for high tech and dot-coms. It's also one of the nation's most ethnically integrated cities: Oaklanders speak more than 100 languages and dialects. And, of course, leisure and business travelers alike enjoy our proximity to San Francisco, Wine Country, and Silicon Valley. You can get anywhere from here.
Browse this site and you'll discover everything you need to know about Oakland. Whether you are visiting for a day or a week, or have just moved here, you'll love our global village.
Reviews (34)
Don't be out alone in the night!
Warnings and Dangers
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Anything could be happen when in the night more travel advice
Shopping places
Shopping
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Jack London Square - This busy site at the water's edge has dining, entertainment, shopping, and spots for daydreaming.... more travel advice
Nighttime Serenades
Nightlife
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Oakland doesn't go to sleep when the sun goes down. There are plenty of activities no matter what age group or interest.... more travel advice
Japanese Restaurant & World Class Jazz...
Restaurants
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Yoshi's has served Japan's best traditional dishes to Bay Area patrons since 1973. The menu highlights artfully arranged... more travel advice
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Comments (19)
Oakland is not "PussyCat". it's real rough. I'd stay near Downtown, The Hills, or certain parts of North Oakland. But even North Oakland, notably Bushrod Park and 62nd st. is pretty bad also. I wouldn't even come here if I was u. It's ghetto on all sides.
Nice page! I was in Oakland last summer, and caught an A's game!
Great info and photos! My friend was born here and keeps on telling me, that it's all about the A's ;-)
I grew up in Oakland in the '60s, and the Oakland Zoo then was one of the worst in the country. Now, it's one of the best. What a turnaround! And the holiday light show rocks!
takin note that it's #4 for Huaren - what is the ethnic population / ;-)))
Very interesting tips!
cool page..love it.happy Birthday
good pictures! Happy Birthday
COOL PICS!! ;)
Enjoyed the pics & info - very nice!