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Oakland
Visit Oakland to discover one of America’s most beautiful theaters or explore the country’s first wildlife refuge. Enjoy waterfront dining and shopping in Jack London Square or relax in one of the city’s many live music bars.
Oakland is the third-largest city in the San Francisco Bay area. Once infamous as home to the Hell’s Angels motorcycle gang, the city has reinvented itself and now combines historical treasures such as City Hall with modern wonders like the Chabot Space & Science Center.
Learn about the city’s past in the Oakland Museum, which features historical exhibits, a display on California’s ecology and a rooftop sculpture garden. Discover the stories of Oakland’s black population in the African American Museum & Library.
Take a walk or a jog around Lake Merritt, a saltwater lagoon in the middle of the city. This was also the first nature reserve in the United States. The city has about 260 sunny days a year, making it a great place for outdoor enthusiasts.
Families will enjoy the Oakland Zoo, while couples and friends can attend a live performance in the splendid Paramount Theatre. Go to Jack London Square and stop in at the saloon where the novelist used to drink. This waterside square has a Sunday farmers market in addition to its fine dining and shopping.
Oakland’s creative side is highlighted at the annual August Art + Soul, a festival featuring musical performances, arts and crafts, food and more. Take advantage of the monthly event known as the First Friday Arts Festival, when galleries stay open late, performers line the streets and pop-up food stalls offer a variety of delicious treats.
Get around on the Bay Area Rapid Transportation (BART) rail system or use the good network of buses. Some BART stations, most notably the one on 16th Street, are attractions in themselves, showcasing interesting architecture and ornate facades.
Oakland’s warm weather, arts and multiculturalism give you the best ingredients of the modern California city.
Accommodation in Oakland
You can find 94 Oakland hotel listings by browsing Expedia's Oakland hotels page.
Discerning travelers looking to book accommodations with a touch of class will be delighted, Oakland features a range of high-end stays, including the Claremont Club & Spa - A Fairmont Hotel, at 41 Tunnel Road, and the Hotel Durant, at 2600 Durant Ave. The DoubleTree by Hilton Berkeley Marina, 200 Marina Blvd, and the Waterfront Hotel, a Joie de Vivre Boutique Hotel, 10 Washington Street, are two other high-ranking Expedia-listed hotel choices worth booking.
Guide to Exploring Oakland
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Red Lion Hotel Oakland International Airport
150 Hegenberger Rd, OaklandLocated a half-mile from a BART station, this hotel is within 2 miles of the Oracle Arena and the Oakland Coliseum and 8 miles from downtown Oakland.
La Quinta Inn & Suites Oakland Airport Coliseum
8465 Enterprise Way, OaklandSituated near the airport, this hotel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Oracle Arena. Oakland Aviation Museum and Oakland Zoo are also within 3 mi (5 km).
Motel 6 Oakland Airport
8480 Edes Ave, OaklandSituated in Oakland, this motel is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Oracle Arena. Oakland Aviation Museum and Oakland Zoo are also within 3 mi (5 km).
Claremont Club & Spa - A Fairmont Hotel
41 Tunnel Road, BerkeleyOverlooking the San Francisco Bay, Claremont Club & Spa in Berkeley sets new heights in service, amenities, and accommodations. For the past 100 years, Claremont has been recognized as an icon in the Bay Area. Conveniently located in the heart of Berkeley, the hotel is only a 20-minute drive from downtown San Francisco. Private parking is available. Its 276 beautifully appointed rooms offer a mix of old world charm and California comfort, many boasting breathtaking views of San Francisco.
Waterfront Hotel, a Joie de Vivre Boutique Hotel
10 Washington Street, OaklandSituated in Oakland, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Jack London Square and Oakland Museum of California. African American Museum and Fox Theater are also within 1 mi (2 km).
Americas Best Value Inn - Oakland / Lake Merritt
122 East 12th Street, OaklandLocated in the heart of Oakland, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Paramount Theatre and Oakland Museum of California. Fox Theater and Grand Lake Theater are also within 1 mi (2 km).
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Marriott San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf
3.5 out of 5.0Thu, 9 Nov - Mon, 13 Nov
Vancouver Intl. - Oakland Intl.
C$796
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The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay
5.0 out of 5.0Fri, 17 Nov - Tue, 21 Nov
Pearson Intl. - Oakland Intl.
C$2,138
per person
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
4.0 out of 5.0Thu, 16 Nov - Tue, 21 Nov
Edmonton Intl. - Oakland Intl.
C$963
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Best Western Plus Americania
3.0 out of 5.0Thu, 26 Oct - Mon, 30 Oct
Vancouver Intl. - Oakland Intl.
C$780
per person
San Francisco Marriott Marquis
4.0 out of 5.0Thu, 26 Oct - Mon, 30 Oct
Vancouver Intl. - Oakland Intl.
C$863
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Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco
5.0 out of 5.0Thu, 16 Nov - Tue, 21 Nov
Edmonton Intl. - Oakland Intl.
C$1,520
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Hyatt Centric Fisherman's Wharf San Francisco
4.0 out of 5.0Thu, 9 Nov - Mon, 13 Nov
Vancouver Intl. - Oakland Intl.
C$1,066
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The St. Regis San Francisco
5.0 out of 5.0Thu, 16 Nov - Tue, 21 Nov
Edmonton Intl. - Oakland Intl.
C$1,599
per person
The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
5.0 out of 5.0Thu, 16 Nov - Tue, 21 Nov
Edmonton Intl. - Oakland Intl.
C$1,608
per person
Taj Campton Place
4.5 out of 5.0Thu, 26 Oct - Mon, 30 Oct
Vancouver Intl. - Oakland Intl.
C$1,371
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Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf
3.0 out of 5.0Fri, 17 Nov - Tue, 21 Nov
Pearson Intl. - Oakland Intl.
C$938
per person
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