Oakland, Bay Area travel guide

Oakland

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Explore Local Hotels

The best local hotels, all bookable on Culture Trip

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Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel

4.5/5 (773 Reviews)

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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oakland Airport

4.5/5 (138 Reviews)

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Holiday Inn Oakland Airport, an IHG Hotel

4.4/5 (965 Reviews)

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Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

4.4/5 (200 Reviews)

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Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove - Oakland Waterfront

4.3/5 (962 Reviews)

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Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Downtown

4.2/5 (971 Reviews)

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Oakland-Airport, an IHG Hotel

4.2/5 (969 Reviews)

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Oakland Marriott City Center

4.2/5 (950 Reviews)

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Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Airport

4.2/5 (793 Reviews)

Discover Local Experiences

Explore unique and extraordinary experiences

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Floral Headdress-Making Workshop in Oakland

From $61.542 hours

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Outstanding Oakland Scavenger Hunt

From $182 hours

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Ruth Bancroft Garden General Admission Ticket

From $101 to 2 hours

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Discover Fall in Apple Hill -El Dorado County/Placerville

From $164.118 to 10 hours

Things to Do

Discover what makes this city so unique

See & Do

Beautiful Parks to See Fall Colors in the Bay Area, California

See & Do

The Best Things to See and Do Around Lake Merritt, Oakland

See & Do

10 Things to Do and See in Oakland, California

Food & Drink

Off The Grid, Foodie Fridays At The Oakland Museum Of California

Guides & Tips

A Night In Oakland’s Jack London Neighborhood

See & Do

The Most Beautiful Picnic Spots In Oakland

See & Do

Spend A Day In The Beautiful Tilden Park

Music

Top Record Shops In The East Bay

History

A Brief History Of The Oakland Tribune Tower

Travel Tips and Itineraries

Things to know before visiting

Guides & Tips

A Day In Oakland’s Rockridge Neighborhood

Guides & Tips

A Day In Oakland’s Montclair Neighborhood

Know Before You Go

Learn about the city's local customs, traditions and festivals

History

10 Amazing Activists From The San Francisco Bay Area

History

A Brief And Tumultuous History Of Telegraph Avenue

Art

Meet The Artist, Brett Flanigan

Food & Drink

Spotlight On Oakland’s Cat Town Cafe

Books

Meet The Poet: Joyce Lee, Oakland Native And Spoken Word Sensation

Guides & Tips

This Island Was Built Solely to Protect Wild Birds

See & Do

A Look At Qulture Collective In Oakland, California

Books

Following The Subconscious Without Self-Censure: An Interview With Jen George

Cultural Highlights

Immerse yourself in the city's lifestyle

Film & TV

Top 5 Kooky References to the South Bay in Pop-Culture

Art

The Crucible: Oakland’s Center For The Industrial Arts

Music

The 10 Most Influential Bay Area Rappers

Books

The Top 10 Books That Teach You About East Bay Culture

Art

Must-Visit Galleries in Uptown Oakland, California

Music

Top Old School R&B And Funk Artists From The Bay Area

Neighborhoods in Oakland