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akland is quite frankly the perfect choice for your business or leisure stays. We’re close to San Francisco, Napa, and Silicon Valley, Oakland is the hub to get to all of these points easily. Further, Oakland Airport flies to/from many wonderful destinations, making us a top choice to stay.

Our team also started #YouDontKnowOakland as many people don’t know the diversity and sense of community that are deeply rooted in our own OakTown.

Interesting Facts About Oakland

Oakland's rich history alone is interesting, but here are a few things you may not have known about #OakTown

Children’s Fairyland inspired Walt Disney to build Disneyland
Rocky Road Ice Cream was invented in Oakland – both Dreyers and Fenton’s claim this
Clint Eastwood is one of the many stars that graduated from Oakland Technical
High School while Oscar winner Tom Hanks went to Skyline High School
Oakland Museum has music and food trucks every Friday
Many James Beard award winning chefs got their start in Oakland
Lake Merritt is home to many exciting activities from its Lake Chalet restaurant to Gondola Rides and an Bonsai Garden
Oakland has a popular wine culture, with even and Ale and Urban Wine Trail
Oakland Arena and Coliseum is home to many large sporting events, concerts and unique shows

Famous Tacos Sinaloa in Oakland, CA - Serving up some of the best tacos in the Bay

Experience Oakland the Right Way

Plan your visit to Oakland and fill your itinerary with all sorts of activities we know you and your family will love! Some experiences we recommend.

Take the family to the Oakland Zoo
Go to an Oakland Athletics game
Take a hike in Oakland's redwood forrest
Taste some local wine at one of the many wineries in Oakland
Visit Jack London Square's Sunday farmers market
Go kayaking in the Brooklyn Basin
Bike across the new span of the Bay Bridge
East some excellent cuisine at some of the best rated restaurants in the world
Get your fill of some tasty tacos at the plethora of food trucks all over Oakland

And so much more! See what else there is to do in Oakland during your visit by visiting our blog.

Oakland experiences you'll love

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10 Things To Do To Prep for a Summer Trip to Oakland, CA

One of the best places to visit in the San Francisco Bay Area is the vibrant city of Oakland. It’s a bustling metropolitan community dubbed “Brooklyn by the Bay” thanks to its rich culture. With the diverse food scene, natural and manmade attractions, and beautiful streets, Oakland deserves the recognition of being a top destination in the region.

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3 Tips for Making Your Trip in Oakland Easier

Oakland, California is the perfect mixture of big city pace and smaller city charm. If you’re planning a trip to this bustling spot of California, here are a few things that will make your trip smooth and relaxing, rather than a stress to your travel plans!

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8 Tips to Travel the Bay Area on Your Next Trip

There’s no question about it - the Bay Area is a fantastic place to take a trip to. The Bay Area offers plenty of fun and excitement. There is so much to see and do, and all of it within a short distance of the ocean. Then there’s the gorgeous weather to consider too. Getting from place to place is one of the logistics that everyone needs to work out when taking a trip for any reason. Fortunately, the Bay Area has a ton of options for you to choose from.

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3 Nightlife Hotspots to Visit in Oakland

Exploring a new city (or an old one) is usually quite the adventure. When it comes to finding the best spots at night, it can take a little sleuthing but that is typically a fun process. Knowing some of the cool features of Oakland’s nightlife can help you get started in the right direction towards finding your favorite bar or club.

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10 Things To Do To Prep for a Summer Trip to Oakland, CA

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Jack London Square: An Overview!

Jack London Square is a dynamic and special historical place on the Oakland estuary within the Port of Oakland. How to explain it? Well, it’s here that you can get an up close experience with the maritime, agricultural, fine dining, transit, commercial, and literary side of Oak Town. It’s a place of industry and leisure. It’s named after Oakland’s very own author, you guessed it, Jack London, who spent much of his boyhood at this water front. There’s always something going on, so no matter what time of year you visit, there’s something in Jack London Square for you!

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Spotlight on Oakland’s Farmers’ Markets

Summer in Oakland is right around the corner, 34 days to be exact, but who is counting? One thing about summer in Oakland is that the weather is perfect for outdoor activities. It’s warm, but not too hot. And what’s a better outdoor activity than visiting one of Oakland’s many Farmers' Markets, or perhaps all of them? Today, we will talk about three great places to get your fresh produce, and some lunch of course, during the weekend!

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