Destination
Oakland, California
Discover a Vibrant, Picturesque City
Oakland’s landscape is a picturesque mix of lovely hillside neighborhoods; exciting and diverse architecture; a bustling waterfront; two shimmering lakes; 19 miles of shoreline along the San Francisco Bay; unparalleled Bay views; and more 
parks and open space per
capita than any other city in the Bay Area. Year round vacation weather with temperaturesin the gentle 50’s and 60’s in the winter and spring, and 70's throughout summer and fall.
A city on the move, Oakland has emerged as a major economic force
in the region. Long a center for international trade, the Port of Oakland
is the nation’s fourth busiest container port. The Oakland International Airport is served by 12 major domestic and international airlines.
Getting around Oakland and the San Francisco Bay area is easy by automobile, BART, bus and ferry.
The arts are alive in Oakland. Oakland has one of the largest visual
and performing arts communities on the West Coast, and the arts are celebrated on every level here, from acclaimed symphony and ballet to museums, galleries, and small arts organizations. The Old Oakland district includes many of the finest examples of Victorian commercial architecture on the West Coast. Oakland's population boomed after the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, and the Broadway Historic District showcases a range of architectural treasures constructed between
1900-–1949. Bold new buildings now shine in Oakland's modern skyline. The Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building has been lauded for its use of space and sense of place.
Oakland's residents love their city’s charming neighborhoods, which include a mix of well-known areas like Montclair, Rockridge, and Piedmont, as well as lesser known districts such as Glenview,
Fruitvale, and Temescal.
Photos: Barry Muniz.
