Oakland Travel Tips, California

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Wood Tavern
Modern yet sophisticated in a way, the Wood Tavern offers not only great service for a great dining experience but rich flavored and delicious dishes that make your heart melt. We had a pleasurable evening on our last night in Oakland and [...]
D: 4mi00
The Cathedral of Christ the Light
When you think of cathedrals images of beautiful, baroque or Renaissance buildings come into your mind, like the dome of Notre Dame. The Cathedral of Christ the Light, however is exactly the opposite. A true architectural wonder, the [...]
D: 1.2mi00
Oakland Museum of California
For a better insight into California's and the Bay Area's culture and history, the Oakland Museum of California is the place to start. Not only a visiting and interesting place but also and educational establishment that provides [...]
D: 0.8mi00
Flora Restaurant
An eclectic and modern restaurant which serves excellent food, and holds an atmosphere that invites you back. Flora Restaurant is one of my favorites in Oakland. They use fresh, organic ingredients so the food they make tastes always really [...]
D: 0.9mi00
Bakesale Betty
Though not considered a restaurant, Bakesale Betty has still the best cookies in town. There is always quite a line in front of the bakery and people not only come for the cookies but also for the house's other specialty, the fried [...]
D: 2.9mi00
Preservation Park
Perfect for meetings, weddings or other events, or just a stroll, Preservation Park is one of the areas which has to be visited while in Oakland. Located at East Bay, and quite close to San Francisco, no to mention Oakland's city [...]
D: 0.5mi00
Somar Bar and Lounge
Open in the evenings, Somar Bar and Lounge is a great place to have fun or to relax after a more busy, tiring day. You can meet so many people in the bar, unwind and have a great evening, not worrying about anything. The service is good, [...]
D: 0.8mi00
Chabot Space & Science Center
This huge and beautiful facility is not only located in amazing surroundings, off the highway but also opens its areas of research to public. The Chabot Space & Science Center is a fun and also educational place to be, regardless of [...]
D: 5.3mi00
Dopo Restaurant
A truly Italian cuisine and friendly atmosphere makes the Dopo Restaurant a relaxing and enjoyable place to dine. The service there is excellent, not to mention the attention they provide once you enter their restaurant. The food is [...]
D: 2.7mi00
Paramount Theatre
For quite a reasonable price you can take a two hour of the Paramount Theater in Oakland on Broadway street. If you are lucky and catch the 1st or the 3rd Saturday of the month than you go on a tour of this amazing, historical building. [...]
D: 1mi00
Katrina Rozelle
A cake heaven, I have to admit. The place marvels with unique taste and finery, attention to detail. The Katrina Rozelle pastry and desserts shop is the place where you find the wedding/birthday/any celebration cake of your life. And they [...]
D: 3.8mi00
Fairyland
An entertainment park which is mostly directed at child visitors, Fairyland is like Wonderland from Alice's dream. A wide variety of attractions ranging from Storybook Boxes to Puppet Theaters and Animals Centers, the park is the [...]
D: 1.5mi00
USS Potomac
A real piece of history from the 20th century which has been restored and is as new as ever. Also known as the 'Floating White House', the USS Potomac has been the favorite of President Roosevelt. And today, the tours and cruises [...]
D: 0.2mi00
Oakland Zoo
With interesting and hands-on exhibitions not to mention feeding and petting areas, the Oakland Zoo is a fun and great place for kids and friend groups to spend an afternoon with animals. Like many zoos, this one has great animals to see, [...]
D: 7.4mi00
Lake Merritt
As the center point of Oakland, Lake Merritt is not only a lake in a city, but a major entertainment destination both for locals and visitors alike. Surrounded by parks, golf courses and child-friendly areas, not to mention living spaces, [...]
D: 1.4mi00

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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. Oakland's reputation as a predominantly working-class city has faded in the past few years as the city has experienced a rush of new residents and businesses that made it more crowded and expensive and now its future seems more promising. [...]

Cheap flights to Oakland

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$63 Spirit Airlines
From To Departure Time
Los Angeles, CA (LAX) Oakland, CA (OAK) 02/06/2021 04:35 pm
Oakland, CA (OAK) Los Angeles, CA (LAX) 02/13/2021 10:33 am
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$63 Spirit Airlines
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Las Vegas, NV (LAS) Oakland, CA (OAK) 02/12/2021 06:40 pm
Oakland, CA (OAK) Las Vegas, NV (LAS) 02/27/2021 03:55 pm
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$77 Spirit Airlines
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Santa Ana, CA (SNA) Oakland, CA (OAK) 03/02/2021 10:25 am
Oakland, CA (OAK) Santa Ana, CA (SNA) 03/10/2021 08:00 am
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From	To	Departure	Time
Los Angeles, CA (LAX)	Oakland, CA (OAK)	02/06/2021	04:35 pm
Oakland, CA (OAK)	Los Angeles, CA (LAX)	02/13/2021	10:33 am

From	To	Departure	Time
Las Vegas, NV (LAS)	Oakland, CA (OAK)	02/12/2021	06:40 pm
Oakland, CA (OAK)	Las Vegas, NV (LAS)	02/27/2021	03:55 pm

From	To	Departure	Time
Santa Ana, CA (SNA)	Oakland, CA (OAK)	03/02/2021	10:25 am
Oakland, CA (OAK)	Santa Ana, CA (SNA)	03/10/2021	08:00 am

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