Paramount Theatre
The Paramount Theatre in Downtown Oakland, built in 1931, has been restored to its original art deco design. It’s currently the home of the Oakland Symphony and the Oakland Ballet.
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ARTS + CULTURE
Fox Theater
The Fox Theater, located in Uptown, was built in 1928 and underwent a $75 million renovation to reopen in 2009, restoring many of the original details. Now you’ll find world-famous bands performing shows with their state-of-the-art Meyer sound system.
Jack London Square
Jack London Square is found by Oakland’s waterfront, where you’ll find a farmers market, dining, and entertainment, including free concerts. Check their website out for up-to-date information.
Children’s Fairyland
Children's Fairyland, located on the shores of Lake Merritt, offers play sets that bring stories to life, small rides, and animals for children to interact with.
Yoshi’s
Found in Jack London Square, Yoshi’s specializes in sushi and offers live music nightly.
Oakland Aviation Museum
The Oakland Aviation Museum is found in the original Boeing School of Aeronautics. You’ll find extensive aircraft and various aviation exhibits in this historic hangar.
Grand Lake Theater
The Grand Lake Theatre, found in the Grand Lake neighborhood, features the latest blockbuster movies in a historic building surrounded by several dining options.
Chabot Space & Science Center
Chabot Space & Science Center is a nonprofit that features a planetarium, space artifacts and hands-on exhibits, and research-level telescopes that are available to the public for weekly live viewings.
Oakland Zoo
The Oakland Zoo, located in the Grass Valley neighborhood, makes a great day trip for families to watch all types of mammals, reptiles, birds, with more than 850 native and exotic animals.
RingCentral Coliseum
Opening in 1966, RingCentral Coliseum is now home to the Oakland Athletics, along with other sporting and entertainment events.
Oakland Museum of California
Oakland Museum of California houses art, history, and natural sciences exhibits, with more than 1.9 million objects to take in. Special exhibits rotate routinely.
OUTDOOR RECREATION
Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach
A popular beach in Alameda, Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach offers 2.5 miles of beachfront for swimming, fishing, picnicking, or watch shorebirds at the Elsie Roemer Bird Sanctuary.
Lake Merritt
Found in the center of Oakland, Lake Merritt was declared a state wildlife refuge in 1870, making it the oldest in the United States. A landmark with three miles of shoreline, the lake is popular with joggers, rowers, and walkers, and it offers several surrounding restaurants for lunch or dinner.
San Francisco Bay Trail
As part of more than 350 miles of trails that that circle the bay and go through 47 cities, the trails near Oakland’s 19-mile waterfront area offer a great space for enthusiastic joggers, cyclists, skaters, and walkers to get some fresh air.
Snow Park
Across the street from Lake Merritt, you’ll find this charming tree-filled greenspace, featuring tall oak trees, play equipment, and a putting green.
Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park
Renamed after a former president of Mills College, Dr. Aurelia Henry Reinhardt, this hidden gem features redwood groves, rare wildlife, trails, and picnic areas just over the ridge of downtown Oakland.
Joaquin Miller Park
Found in Oakland’s urban wildlands, this dog-friendly park includes rustic trails, meadows, and picnic sites.
Woodminster Amphitheater
Found in Joaquin Miller Park, enjoy outdoor theater throughout the summer in this amphitheater in the Oakland hills overlooking San Francisco Bay.
Mountain View Cemetery
Take in famous graves and gorgeous scenery along with public events at Mountain View Cemetery. A beautiful hilltop garden with live oaks and imported Italian stone pines make it a popular picnicking and biking location.
Township Commons at Brooklyn Basin
Oakland’s newest waterfront neighborhood, Brooklyn Basin, brings together 30 acres of public parks along the waterfront. Several neighborhood restaurants are nearby.
Morcom Rose Garden
Take a stroll through more than 6,000 rose bushes during the spring, summer and fall at this park with a reflecting pool and multiple fountains that invite relaxation.
LOCAL RESTAURANTS
Agave Uptown
Focused on authentic Oaxacan cuisine, Agave Uptown serves enmoladas, tacos, and other favorites.
Drake’s Dealership
Visit this open-air beer garden and enjoy 32 beers on tap, inviting fire pits, and wood-fired pizza.
Mua
Mua is a family-owned restaurant that focuses on comfort-based fare, including ribs, burgers, and macaroni and cheese.
Alamar
Alamar offers a wide variety of classic dishes like seared fish, curry shrimp, and udon noodles.
Burma Superstar
This popular local restaurant brings flavors from Burma to the table, with noodle, rice and meat dishes, plus vegetarian options.
The Wolf
Enjoy rotisserie chicken and other popular menu items at this restaurant in the Piedmont Avenue neighborhood.
The Fat Lady Bar & Restaurant
The Fat Lady serves classic American fare with a Mediterranean flare in a space filled with memorabilia, ambience, and history.
Shan Dong
This traditional Chinese restaurant features an expansive menu, including noodles, dumplings, and fried platters.
Duende
Located in Oakland’s Uptown district, Duende offers modern Spanish cuisine and a variety of cocktails and wines.
Belotti Bottega
Enjoy Italian fare with a modern touch at this casual pasta shop.
Commis
Enjoy New American fixed-price dinners in a space with a dimly lit atmosphere perfect for a date night.