Local Attractions
Local Attractions
Oakland offers a variety of fun attractions that make the city unique. Click the links below to learn more about the unique attractions in Oakland.
- Architecture (4)
- Family Activities (8)
- Golf Courses (5)
- Museums (9)
- National Parks/Forests (6)
- Neighborhoods (1)
- Religious Sites (3)
- Sports (6)
- Venues (9)
- Wineries (3)
Copia: The American Center For Wine, Food & The Arts
www.copia.org
Learn about the cultural significance of wine, food and art.
Fisherman's Wharf
www.fishermanswharf.org
When you're in Oakland, be sure to check out Fisherman's Wharf in nearby San Francisco!
Gondola Servizio
www.gondolaservizio.com
Take a romantic gondola ride on Lake Merritt. Just make sure you make a reservation before hand.
Heinold's First & Last Chance Saloon
www.heinoldsfirstandlastchance.com
Check out this historic saloon built in 1883.
Jack London Square
www.jacklondonsquare.com
Bring the whole family down to Jack London Square to enjoy food, shopping and entertainment.
Joaquin Miller Park
www.woodminster.com
Enjoy outdoor musical theatre at Joaquin Miller Park!
Lake Merritt
www.lakemerritt.org
Home of America's oldest wildlife refuge, this salt water lake is located right in the middle of the city!
Napa Valley Wine Train
www.winetrain.com
Relax and enjoy a 36-mile train ride through the heart of Northern California wine country.
Oakland Ballet Company
www.oaklandballetacademy.com
Experience live performances by Oakland's professional ballet company!
Oakland East Bay Symphony
www.oebs.org
The Oakland East Bay Symphony offers a wide range of concert experiences to be enjoyed all year.
Oakland Opera Theater
www.oaklandopera.org
Enjoy outstanding performances by the Oakland Opera.
Old Faithful Geyser of California
www.oldfaithfulgeyser.com
This geyser is one of only three in the world that regularly and predictable erupts!
Port of Oakland
www.portofoakland.com
Established in 1927, the Port of Oakland and is one of the five busiest ports in the US.
Preservation Park
www.preservationpark.com
Discover Preservation Park with its turn of the century buildings and Victorian style architecture.
Redwood Regional Park
www.ebparks.org/parks/redwood
Experience the beautiful, majestic California Redwoods for yourself!
Robert Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve
www.ebparks.org/parks/sibley
Come discover the Robert Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve where you can enjoy natural beauty on hiking trails.
Tilden Regional Park
www.ebparks.org/parks/tilden
Bring the family to Tilden Regional Park there is something for everyone-enjoy things like hiking trails, an 18-hole golf course, botanical gardens and fishing!