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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. |
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sonofisis Thu Mar 2, 2006 21:02 UTC
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. | duanestorey Fri Apr 25, 2003 20:48 UTC
Nice page! I was in Oakland last summer, and caught an A's game! | Mandy23 Fri Feb 21, 2003 21:00 UTC
Great info and photos! My friend was born here and keeps on telling me, that it's all about the A's ;-) | OaktownC Thu Dec 12, 2002 19:51 UTC
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! |
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