- 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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Ruff Ryders 20th Anniversary Tour featuring special guest Fat Joe (Eve, DMX, Swizz Beatz, The Lox & Drag On)
Napa / Sonoma
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The Ruff Ryders label celebrates 20 years with some of its best associated acts, including DMX, Eve, Swizz Beatz, and The Lox
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At the Children's Fairyland, young visitors can enjoy over 40 storybook sets, 10 acres of gardens, and kids-sized rides. The location also hosts puppet shows, summer sleepovers, and children's theatre performances.
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Oakland Zoo
9777 Golf Links Road off Interstate 580, Oakland, CA 94605
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Home to more than 600 exotic animals, the Oakland Zoo is one of the finest in the world. The zoo is ensconced in verdant Knowland Park and is a frequent destination for school field trips. Children love the petting zoo and animal rides.
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Named for the 'Poet of the Sierras', Joaquin Miller Park is situated on 500 acres of redwood groves, oak woodlands, meadows and hillsides. The park provides an area suitable for hiking, biking, picnicking, dog walking and wildlife viewing.
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JC Cellars offers a good selection of Zinfandel and Syrah wines. Tasting is $5 each.
5.9 Miles
8252 Earhart Road, Oakland, CA 94621
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Oakland Aviation Museum, as the name suggests, is a small museum housing many interesting and well-maintained artifacts belonging to Oakland aviation history. The chief attraction here is the four-engine Solent Flying Boat which featured in the movie 'Raiders of the Lost Ark'.
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Oakland, California is home to the Jack London Square, a center of activity and commerce. The Square features outdoor cafes, shops and beautiful open spaces that are perfect for relaxing on a lazy afternoon.
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Located next to the McAfee Coliseum, the Oracle Arena is a concert stage and convention venue. Unlike the Coliseum, the Arena has a permanent roof, increasing the quality of its acoustics.
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289 votes
7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland, CA
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O.Com Coliseum is a sports complex in Oakland. A great place to catch a football game.
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The Piedmont Theatre is a quaint neighborhood movie theater known for its cozy and comfortable atmosphere. The theater specializes in showing its visitors unique independent films not available at other cinemas.
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Oakland's Chinatown is the second largest such district in California. Only the San Francisco Chinatown is larger. Visitors and locals to Chinatown to buy fresh produce, seafood, culinary appliances, clothing, baked goods and works of art.