Best of Oakland, CA
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About Oakland
Oakland serves as the trade center of the San Francisco Bay Area, anchored by the Port of Oakland, which is the busiest port in Northern California. Incorporated in 1852 following the California gold rush, it is the most populous city in Alameda County and the East Bay region.
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Sushi Broadway serves Japanese cuisine and sushi in the East End neighborhood.
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Best Hotels in Oakland
46 places · Where to stay, from budget-friendly to boutique.
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AC Hotel by Marriott Oakland Downtown
AC Hotel by Marriott Oakland Downtown is located at 1431 Jefferson Street.
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Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel
The Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel is located at 1551 Embarcadero. It offers accommodation for travelers in the area.
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Courtyard Oakland Downtown
Courtyard Oakland Downtown is a hotel located at 988 Broadway.
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Hawthorn Suites By Wyndham-Oakland/Alameda
Hawthorn Suites By Wyndham-Oakland/Alameda is a hotel located at 1628 Webster Street.
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Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge
Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge is located at 1800 Powell Street. This hotel offers accommodation near the Oakland Bay Bridge.
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Hyatt House Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area
The Hyatt House Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area is located at 5800 Shellmound Street. This hotel serves as an accommodation option in the region.
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Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area
The Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area is a hotel located in the San Francisco Bay Area. Its address includes multiple sections along Bay Street, ranging from 5700 to 6400.
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Kissel Uptown Oakland - In the Unbound Collection
Kissel Uptown Oakland - In the Unbound Collection is a hotel located at 2455 Broadway.
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Moxy Oakland Downtown
Moxy Oakland Downtown is a hotel located at 2225 Telegraph Avenue.
Best Restaurants in Oakland
118 places · Where to eat, from neighborhood staples to standout kitchens.
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Bird & Buffalo
Bird & Buffalo is a restaurant located in the Temescal neighborhood.
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Burma Superstar
Burma Superstar serves Asian and Burmese cuisine in the Temescal neighborhood.
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Cafe Romanat
Cafe Romanat serves Ethiopian cuisine in the Grand Lake neighborhood.
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Dragon Gate Bar & Grille
Dragon Gate Bar & Grille serves Taiwanese cuisine in the Jack London Square neighborhood.
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Hawking Bird
Hawking Bird serves Asian and Thai cuisine alongside sandwiches in the Temescal neighborhood.
Best Cafés & Coffee in Oakland
108 places · Coffee shops, roasters and casual spots to linger.
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Awaken Cafe
Awaken Cafe operates as a coffee shop in the Downtown Oakland neighborhood.
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Blue Dot Cafe & Coffee Bar
Blue Dot Cafe & Coffee Bar is a café located in the South Shore neighborhood.
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Cafe Buenos Aires
Cafe Buenos Aires serves Argentinian cuisine and coffee in the South Berkeley neighborhood.
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Café Buenos aires
Café Buenos aires is a café located in the Golden Gate neighborhood.
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Delah Coffee
Delah Coffee is a café in the Financial District that serves Yemeni cuisine.
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Doyle Street Cafe
Doyle Street Cafe is a café located in the Golden Gate neighborhood.
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Highwire Coffee Roasters
Highwire Coffee Roasters is a café located in the Rockridge neighborhood.
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Jebena Cafe
Jebena Cafe serves Ethiopian cuisine and coffee in the Koreatown Northgate neighborhood.
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Julie's Coffee and Tea Garden
Julie's Coffee and Tea Garden is a café located in the East End.
Best Bars & Nightlife in Oakland
120 places · Cocktail bars, pubs and where the night goes.
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Arthur Mac's Tap & Snack
Arthur Mac's Tap & Snack serves American cuisine in the Longfellow neighborhood.
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Brix Factory Brewing
Brix Factory Brewing operates as a bar in the West Oakland neighborhood.
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Cafe Van Kleef
Cafe Van Kleef is a bar located in the Downtown Oakland neighborhood.
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Faction Brewing Tasting Room
Faction Brewing Tasting Room operates as a bar in the South Prescott neighborhood.
Best Things to Do in Oakland
90 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
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Aggregate Space Gallery
Aggregate Space Gallery is an attraction located in the West Oakland neighborhood.
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Alameda Naval Air Museum
The Alameda Naval Air Museum is an attraction located in the Woodstock neighborhood.
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Black Arts Movement Business District
The Black Arts Movement Business District is an attraction located in Downtown Oakland.
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Black Panther Party Museum
The Black Panther Party Museum is an attraction located in the Downtown Oakland neighborhood.
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Camron-Stanford House
The Camron-Stanford House is an attraction located in the Civic Center neighborhood.
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Children's Fairyland
Children's Fairyland is an attraction located in the Adams Point neighborhood.
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Lightship Relief
Lightship Relief is an attraction located in the Jack London Square neighborhood.
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Oakland Photo Workshop
Oakland Photo Workshop is an attraction located in the Chinatown neighborhood.
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Pacific Pinball Museum
The Pacific Pinball Museum is an attraction located in the West End.
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Pro Arts Gallery
Pro Arts Gallery is an attraction located in the Downtown Oakland neighborhood.
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Shapeshifters Cinema
Shapeshifters Cinema is an attraction located in the Old Oakland Historic District.
Best Shops in Oakland
111 places · Independent boutiques, bookstores and places to browse.
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Afikomen Judaica
Afikomen Judaica is a shop located in the Claremont neighborhood.
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American Cancer Society Discovery Store
The American Cancer Society Discovery Store operates as a shop on Piedmont Avenue.
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Bay Area Dancewear
Bay Area Dancewear is a shop located in the San Pablo Park neighborhood.
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East Bay Booksellers
East Bay Booksellers is a shop located in the Rockridge neighborhood.
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Grey Loft Gallery
Grey Loft Gallery is a shop located in the Jingletown neighborhood.
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Jutta's Flowers
Jutta's Flowers is a shop located in the Claremont neighborhood.
Best Parks & Outdoors in Oakland
101 places · Green space, gardens and room to breathe.
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Golden State Bonsai Garden
Golden State Bonsai Garden is a park located in the Adams Point neighborhood.
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Halcyon Commons Park
Halcyon Commons Park is a green space located in the Elmwood neighborhood.
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Henry J. Kaiser Memorial Park
Henry J. Kaiser Memorial Park is a public green space located in the Uptown neighborhood.
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People's Grocery Garden
People's Grocery Garden is a park located in the Hoover-Foster neighborhood.
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Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach
Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach is a park located in the South Shore neighborhood.
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Morcom Rose Garden
Morcom Rose Garden is a park situated on Piedmont Avenue. It is located in a residential neighborhood near the Piedmont border.
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Wilma Chan Park
Wilma Chan Park is a green space located in the Civic Center neighborhood.
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25th Street Mini Park
25th Street Mini Park is a small green space located in the Koreatown Northgate neighborhood.
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Alameda County Master Gardeners Lake Merritt Trial Gardens
Located in the Lakeside neighborhood, the Alameda County Master Gardeners Lake Merritt Trial Gardens serves as a dedicated park space. Visitors can explore the grounds maintained by local master gardeners.
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Bella Vista Park
Bella Vista Park is a green space located in the Cleveland Heights neighborhood.
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