- 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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Enjoy off-the-cuff entertainment at an improv show as professional goofs build side-splitting scenes before your eyes
8.2 Miles
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139 votes
Union Square, under the statue, San Francisco, CA
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Emperor Norton's Fantastic San Francisco Time machine is a 2.5 hour walking tour into the history of San Francisco with the friendly, knowledgable and whimsically dressed Emperor Norton as the guide. Groupon deals are available.
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You can hire a 'storytelling car' with GoCar GPS Guided Tours that can take you to over 200 interesting spots in San Francisco and allows you learn about and explore the city at your own pace.
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69%
134 votes
Golden Gate Park - Bandshell, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Park Wide Bike Rental allows you to bike around the Golden Gate Park. Rentals can be done hourly or daily.
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The Blue Buddha is a treatment center that gathers different practitioners, each practicing his healing art. They do massages, bodywork, acupuncture and nutritional therapy all held by certified and licensed practicioners.
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Many entertainers have performed at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium. Large and spacious, it is designed with an amphitheater and arena. It also offers numerous concessions for food and beverages.
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Most known for their Irish coffee, Buena Vista is a popular eatery located in the Fisherman’s Wharf. This tavern offers traditional Irish cuisine in a quaint, rustic environment.
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79%
14 votes
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Edinburgh Castle
950 Geary Blvd. between Larkin and Polk, San Francisco, CA
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Grab a bite while enjoying live entertainment at the Edinburgh Castle Pub. Along with casual dining, this pub features a variety of bands and offers occasional dancing and other social activities.
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89%
745 votes
859 O'Farrell St. at Polk St., San Francisco, CA
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A regular place for musicians to showcase their talents, many notable bands and singers have performed at the Great American Music Hall. It is also a beautiful venue for special occasions such as receptions or birthday parties.
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90%
463 votes
1 Dr Carlton B Goodlett Place, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Located in the communities Civic Center, San Francisco City Hall is the place where city business is conducted.. Because of its remarkable architecture, this building has been filmed and included in several movies.
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82%
61 votes
North end of Neptune Drive, San Leandro, CA 94577
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The Oyster Bay Regional Shoreline is a community park that is home to wildlife such as Marsh Hawks, Red-tailed hawks, and shorebirds. The park supports activities such as picnicking, walking, running, and biking.