- Our list of the best things to do in Oakland, California, features the top 1026 nearby activities — including 363 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Oakland, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Food & Drink, Entertainment & Shows, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 27 things to do within the city of Oakland, CA , followed by 999 popular activities in nearby cities, including San Francisco, Pacifica, Berkeley, San Carlos, South San Francisco, Sausalito, San Ramon, Richmond, Vallejo, Concord, Martinez, Walnut Creek, Hayward, Alameda, San Leandro, Dublin, Newark, Benicia, San Bruno, San Mateo, Union City, Castro Valley, Belmont, Redwood City, San Rafael, Half Moon Bay, Daly City, Fremont, Danville, Burlingame, Pleasant Hill, Pleasanton, Tiburon, Menlo Park, Lafayette, Novato, San Pablo, Pittsburg, Livermore, Lodi and Santa Ynez
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701 Laurel Street, Menlo Park, CA 94025
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At Arrillaga Family Recreation Center, visitors can explore a playground, skate park, sports fields, and more. Visitors can rent the facility, which consists of a kitchen and patio, for private events like birthdays and weddings.
24.9 Miles
85%
33 votes
80 Willow Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025
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Visitors can enjoy a self-guided walking tour at Sunset Magazine Headquarters and Gardens. Complete with hundreds of different trees, flowers and plants, this facility is where the editors and staff of the magazine test out of all their revolutionary gardening ideas.
24.9 Miles
With 15 minute gaming sessions, Laser Tagging offers visitors a laser tag arena experience where they can compete to tag others with a laser beam. Visitors are provided with vests and laser guns with admission.
24.9 Miles
Not only does Buchanan Park have a swimming pool, but it also has a pound with a larger water fountain. The park's amenities included two 100-person picnic areas, bocce ball and horseshoe areas, and playground equipment.
25.0 Miles
Specializing in tennis instruction, NorCal Tennis Academy helps train visitors in developing proper technique and fitness for excelling at tennis. In addition to group lessons, the academy offers private coaching, footwork classes, and more.
25.0 Miles
77%
194 votes
40645 Fremont Blvd, Ste 3, Fremont, CA 94538
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A bowling alley and family fun center, the Cloverleaf Family Bowl offers 44 bowling lanes with electronic scoring. The alley hosts open bowling as well as day and evening leagues and tournaments.
25.1 Miles
Open Ocean Surfing is a great choice for those who want to learn surfing. The lessons are taught by well-trained instructors and can be taken in the form of private lessons, open classes or even as a part of week-long surfing camps.
25.2 Miles
Francis Beach is believed to be the main beach at Half Moon Bay with beautiful views of the ocean and well-maintained campsites that offer both tents as well as RV's. The beach can be easily reached through the Coast-side trail. There is also a dog-friendly beach area nearby.
25.2 Miles
Featuring a community garden maintained by volunteers, Edith Johnson Park has amenities like a multiple story playground structure, sand volleyball courts, and a basketball hoop. The park has multiple shaded areas with picnic tables.
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Barterra Winery is a craft winery that makes a varied line of wines in addition to olive oils and specialty chocolates. It maintains a tasting room with samples of wines served with Italian antipasti.