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Oakland
United States · OAK
Bay views, redwoods above, and California's best hidden food.
About
Oakland is a city in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area in the U.S. state of California. It is the county seat of and the most populous city in Alameda County, California, with a population of 440,646 in 2020. A major West Coast port, Oakland is the most populous city in the East Bay, the third most populous city in the Bay Area, and the eighth most populous city in California. It serves as the Bay Area's trade center: the Port of Oakland is the busiest port in Northern California, and the fifth- or sixth-busiest in the United States. A charter city, Oakland was incorporated on May 4, 1852, in the wake of the state's increasing population due to the California gold rush.
Known for
- dining · good
- hiking · good
- live music · good
- nature · good
- nightlife · good
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan59°F12d wet
- Feb62°F8d wet
- Mar62°F12d wet
- Apr66°F5d wet
- May70°F3d wet
- Jun74°F0d wet
- Jul74°F0d wet
- Aug76°F0d wet
- Sep78°F2d wet
- Oct75°F3d wet
- Nov65°F7d wet
- Dec58°F10d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
Wine Tour Pros - Sprinter Van Wine Tour: Up To 14 GuestsFrom $1,300 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
8 Hour Private Customized Wine Tour up to 7 Guests Napa & SonomaFrom $705 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Private Transfer from San Francisco Airport to Napa Valley + GGBFrom $449 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Guided Wine Tasting at Berkeley Wineries with Local SommelièreFrom $175 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Private Napa or Sonoma Wine Tour—Your Day, Fully PlannedFrom $750 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Alamedas First Walking Food TourFrom $89 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK), about 6.2 mi away.
Nearby destinations
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