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15 Best Things To Do in Oakland, California

As the name shows, Oakland is known for the oak trees that fill this beautiful city sitting on the San Francisco Bay. Previously, Oakland was primarily just a manufacturing city, but now, it has developed a sense of style and boasts a diverse community.

Immigrants from all over the world, including Mexico, Italy, and India, make Oakland a melting pot of cultures and ethnicities, which means the cuisine in the city is to die for. Moreover, the city holds a number of street fairs and festivals each year, which are attended by thousands of enthusiasts.

Some popular attractions in the city include the Oakland Museum of California, Jack London Square, Redwood Regional Park, Oakland Zoo, and the beautiful Lake Merritt.

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Oakland Weather by Month


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Places to Stay in Oakland


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Best Tours in Oakland


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Best Things to do in Oakland, CA


These are the best things to do in the greater Oakland area listed by outdoor activities, arts and museums, restaurants and nightlife.


Outdoor Activities in Oakland


Sonoma Zipline Adventures
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Sonoma Zipline Adventures

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Captain Kirk's San Francisco Sailing
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Captain Kirk's San Francisco Sailing

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Napa Valley Aloft Balloon Rides
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Napa Valley Aloft Balloon Rides

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Museums in Oakland


Artistic Picture Framing
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Artistic Picture Framing

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Paint the Town
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Paint the Town

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Archer Bicycle
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Archer Bicycle

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Restaurants in Oakland


Angel Cakes Cupcakes
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Angel Cakes Cupcakes

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Peter's Kettle Corn
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Peter's Kettle Corn

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Modigliani Cafe
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Modigliani Cafe

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Nightlife in Oakland


Mela Bistro
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Mela Bistro

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Cafe Uccello
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Cafe Uccello

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Minimo
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Minimo

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