Things to do in Oakland

Activities, attractions and tours
Chabot Space and Science Center which includes an observatory and interior views

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Areas of Oakland

Lake Merritt featuring a pond

Downtown Oakland

Theaters, art galleries, and live music highlight some notable features of Downtown Oakland. Make a stop by Oakland City Center or Fox Theater while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at 12th Street/Oakland City Center Station or 19th St Station to get around town.

Downtown Oakland
Piedmont showing street scenes and outdoor art

Piedmont

Travelers enjoy Piedmont for its lake views and architecture. Consider checking out Piedmont Sports Field while you're in the area.

Piedmont
Berkeley showing a river or creek, a sunset and general coastal views

Downtown Berkeley

Take time in Downtown Berkeley to visit attractions like Historic Berkeley and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Downtown Berkeley Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Berkeley
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Albany

The seaside views and shopping are a few reasons travelers visit Albany. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Golden Gate Fields and Berkeley Marina are a few top sights nearby.

Albany
Gourmet Ghetto

North Berkeley

If you're spending some time in North Berkeley, Historic Berkeley and Aftel Archive of Curious Scents are top sights worth seeing.

North Berkeley
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West Oakland

While you're in West Oakland, take in top sights like Old Oakland and jump on the metro at West Oakland Station to see more of the city.

West Oakland