Oakland is located on the inner part of the bay area, right across the bridge from San Francisco. You will hear the locals refer to this side of the bay as "The East Bay". At the foot of the Oakland Hills, Rockridge is a lovely burby-like haven where Cal Berkeley grads come to live when they exit their 20s and start yearning for historic cottages, nice gardens, and a 99 walk score.
Immigrants populated Temescal as did artists from California College of the Arts lured by the lower cost of living and bungalows. It draws the young, hip and former pop-up business. To say Downtown Oakland is eclectic and diverse would barely skim the surface of this melting pot. West Oakland has long been the cool-cat neighborhood of Oakland with strong African American roots that earned it the nickname Harlem of the West.
Immigrants populated Temescal as did artists from California College of the Arts lured by the lower cost of living and bungalows. It draws the young, hip and former pop-up business. To say Downtown Oakland is eclectic and diverse would barely skim the surface of this melting pot. West Oakland has long been the cool-cat neighborhood of Oakland with strong African American roots that earned it the nickname Harlem of the West.
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There are so many ways to enjoy the urban lifestyle that Oakland provides. From shopping at curated boutiques that carry locally crafted goods, to shows at our iconic theaters, to experiencing our nightlife like no other. We invite you to discover our side. Shayla is the ultimate vibe, and her soul is all Oakland love.
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You may have heard of our incredible food scene or visited the stunning Lake Merritt, but that's just the beginning of what's happening in Oakland these days. Check out the full list of activities (many that you will be able to do once we are past the curve) to do in Oakland so you can start planning your visit!
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Located on beautiful San Francisco Bay, Oakland is an epicenter of the disability rights and independent living movement. With a long history of disability advocacy 'Oaktown' is a hotbed of accessibility. From cutting edge disability art, to adapted cycling around Lake Merritt you'll find Oakland a very accessible destination while enjoying the great weather, top-notch food, and nature all within minutes of downtown.
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We encourage you to use the list of resources below to discover the variety of options to consider when traveling around town. Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) is an all-electric train service with 45 conveniently located stations that connects the San Francisco Peninsula with Oakland, Berkeley, Fremont, Walnut Creek, Dublin/Pleasanton and other cities in the East Bay.
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The Oakland Museum of California brings together collections of art, history, and natural science under one roof to tell the extraordinary stories of California and its people. Situated on 13-acres in the hills of Oakland, the Chabot Space and Science Center is a hands-on experience featuring exhibits, telescopes, planetariums and a large screen theater.
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