Where to Stay, Explore, & Eat: Weekend in Oakland Travel Guide
Oakland is a city in the state of California in the United States. It is a major port city in the West Coast of the United States. Incorporated in 1852, it serves as a major transportation hub and trade center for the entire region. Historically an agricultural area owing to its fertile lands, Oakland grew into a major industrial city in the 20th century. It has since grown into one of the most desired tourist locations in the country. Oakland is a city with a significant art scene, even claiming to have the highest concentration of artists per capita in a US city. Here are some of the top places to visit in Oakland Lake Merritt Jack London Square Oakland Museum of California Children’s Fairyland Redwood Regional Park Oakland Zoo Dining & Shopping in Rockridge & Temescal Morcom (Oakland) Rose Garden Chabot Space and Science Center Lake Temescal Recreation Area Things to do in Oakland Party like a local at First Fridays Detour down an alluring alley See a show and ogle the