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Visiting Oakland

Travelers to Oakland give high marks for the fun sporting events, entertainment choices, and popular theater scene. This city also attracts tourists with its live music, architecture, and art. Top sights in the city include Oakland Museum of California, Jack London Square, and Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive.

• There are 328 hotels and other accommodations in Oakland
• The closest major airport is in Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.), 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from the city center
• The next closest is in Hayward, CA (HWD-Hayward Executive), 13 mi (20.9 km) away

Sightseeing and Staying in Oakland

Known for its theaters, live music, and opera, the city's cultural venues include Oakland Museum of California, Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive, and Greek Theater. Attractions like Oakland Zoo and Children's Fairyland are fun for everyone, not just kids. The city is notable for landmarks like Jack London Square, Old Oakland, and Cathedral of Christ the Light.

In Oakland, you'll be able to select from 328 hotels and other lodging accommodations so you'll have ample places to choose from for your holiday getaway. Here are top ranked ones based on our user reviews:

• Hampton Inn Oakland-Hayward - With a stay at this 2.5-star hotel, guests can enjoy access to free breakfast and an outdoor pool, along with free WiFi. It's a favorite with Expedia travelers for its central location and helpful staff.
• The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay - Our customers like the beach locale and clean rooms at this hotel. This 2.5-star hotel features free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and free WiFi.
• Holiday Inn Express Union City - San Jose - With a stay at this 2.5-star hotel, guests can enjoy access to free breakfast and an outdoor pool, along with free WiFi. Expedia customers like its overall value and convenient parking.

Other favorite sights in Oakland include Chabot Space and Science Center, University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley, and Oracle Arena. Outside the city, popular places to visit include Oracle Park, located 6.8 mi (11 km) from the heart of the city, and Exploratorium, which is 7 mi/11.3 km away.

Getting Around Oakland

With so many transportation options, exploring all of Oakland is simple. Walk to nearby metro stations like 12th St - Oakland City Center Station, 19th St Station, and Lake Merritt Station. If you want to journey outside of the area, hop aboard a train from Oakland-Jack London Square Station, Emeryville Station, or Berkeley Station.

Dressing for Oakland

• Between January and March, you can expect the daytime average to be around 65°F and the nighttime average to be 44°F
• From April to June, temperatures average about 72°F during the day and 49°F at night
• July through September averages 74°F during the day and 56°F at night
• In October-December, the average temperature is 74°F during the day and 44°F at night
• Average annual rainfall for Oakland is 23.50 inches
• Hottest months are usually September and August with an average temperature of 74°F, while the coldest months are January and December with an average of 45°F