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Oakland Map, California

If you feel like you need some help to find your way in your destination city, you are in the right place. This Oakland Map will certainly help you to seek out the best restaurants, clubs and sights in town. You want to know what is the best place for a walk? Or what you should be watching out for during your visit? Learn more about the best things to do in the city reading our travel tips and then get around in Oakland with Travelgrove's map. While searching for places, you can also check some cheap flights or deals or you can take a look at our user's galleries about the city. We hope you will find our city map of Oakland useful. Enjoy your trip and come back to share your travel experience about Oakland!

Oakland Travel Guide

OAKLAND is one of the busiest industrial ports on the West Coast. 10 miles E of San Francisco, Oakland is very different from its sister city across the bay. Originally it was made up of only a few ranches and farms, but it developed very quickly after the last mile of transcontinental railroad track was laid down and when major shipping ports appeared. read more

Oakland Sightseeing

California is one of the culturally richest states and Oakland is one of the most diverse cities in US as more than 100 dialects and languages are spoken here. Unsurprisingly, restaurants in the area reflect the different tastes of its residents and entertainment and shops provide wide choices to match almost everyone’s taste. read more

Oakland History

By 1881, the region had been established with the status of a village with the building of the first railroads. Looking at it in the modern times, Oakland is a major city that links Burlington on the main railroad line, after having linked Chicago, Quincy and Burlington in early 1900. The place has grown rapidly after its slow start in the earlier days. With several banks and financial institutions investing their... read more

Oakland Nightlife

The Ruby Room- This is an excellent local bar that flaunts off its cosmopolitan style statement and provides the visitors with an exceptionally brilliant feel. The bar is a dimly lit one but what adds to the real charm and entertainment of this establishment are its electric blends of punk, funk, soul and country along with a dance floor that features an exclusive vibe. read more