Title: Things to Do in Oakland in 2026 | Expedia.com [Oakland Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Oakland.dx601762)[Hotels in Oakland](https://expedia.com/Oakland-Hotels.d601762.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Oakland](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Oakland.d601762.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Oakland](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Oakland.d601762.Car-Rental-Guide)[Oakland Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Oakland.d601762.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Oakland ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Oakland Types of activities Where to stay [Oakland Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Oakland.dx601762) ![Lake Merritt featuring a pond](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635074843030/ae1e3d96-036d-4c5f-aa96-b361cbbf6678.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Chabot Space and Science Center featuring an observatory and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6063239/5ae096a5-ad9e-4936-9601-83dd2af2abe1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Oakland Zoo which includes views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6228338/ac4cae16-a35a-473b-8c8d-b0d20096b4b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Oakland showing interior views and a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601762/3f275d8e-0ccd-4762-adf1-59f5e772a3eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Oakland featuring modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601762/4b1b9295-b011-4fc8-87ca-9d94fbd390d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Oakland Attractions In addition to being known for its trio of professional sports teams and history of political progressivism, Oakland—named for the oak trees dotting the region's coastal plains—lays claim to being one of the most ethnically diverse cities in the United States. All this is great news for travelers who long to reap the rewards of this vibrant metropolis in Northern California's East Bay. Iconoclastic museums, global cuisine, and energizing activities beckon, leading residents and travelers to refer to Oakland as the Bright Side of the Bay. Whether you’re an avid sports fan or a foodie hungering after your next bite, Oakland promises endless entertainment. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and vacation rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) --- ### Most popular activities in Oakland ### Tours & day trips [See all 365 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=601762&location=Oakland&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Big Bus San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-Top Bus](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/192698/242208f6-e87d-47ba-8d6e-528e3c297261.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Big Bus San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-Top Bus 1d+ 8.6/10 1,480 verified reviews Free cancellation available ~~$66~~$59 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/big-bus-san-francisco-hop-on-hop-off-sightseeing-tour-by-open-top-bus.a192698.activity-details?&rid=601762&location=Oakland&swp=off) ![San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/249490/828bcf12-0cb6-425c-9852-d5ed6cb7390e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour 15h 9/10 388 verified reviews Free cancellation available $219 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/san-francisco-one-day-yosemite-and-giant-sequoias-tour.a249490.activity-details?&rid=601762&location=Oakland&swp=off) ![Napa Valley & Sonoma - Wine Country Tour from San Francisco](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/239435/9dc3a26d-12ca-4444-b790-02d7b0919464.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Napa Valley & Sonoma - Wine Country Tour from San Francisco 8h+ 9/10 700 verified reviews Free cancellation available $165 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/napa-valley-sonoma-wine-country-tour-from-san-francisco.a239435.activity-details?&rid=601762&location=Oakland&swp=off) ![Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour (Ferry & Bike Options Available)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/304172/b67e65de-3cc6-4c15-85a9-10667850b398.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour (Ferry & Bike Options Available) 5h+ 9/10 412 verified reviews Free cancellation available $95 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/muir-woods-and-sausalito-tour-ferry-bike-options-available.a304172.activity-details?&rid=601762&location=Oakland&swp=off) ![Monterey, Carmel & Pacific Coast Highway - Full Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/219712/3e19b919-dbfc-42ad-802f-16b28315e44b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Monterey, Carmel & Pacific Coast Highway - Full Day Tour 11h 30m 9/10 235 verified reviews Free cancellation available $139 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/monterey-carmel-pacific-coast-highway-full-day-tour.a219712.activity-details?&rid=601762&location=Oakland&swp=off) ![Half Day Wine Country Experience (Tasting fees included)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/446230/a81bde2b-00bd-4aa5-92c7-e8a9fabfeea6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Half Day Wine Country Experience (Tasting fees included) 5h 30m 8.2/10 42 verified reviews Free cancellation available $129 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/half-day-wine-country-experience-tasting-fees-included.a446230.activity-details?&rid=601762&location=Oakland&swp=off) ![San Francisco Night Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/277363/5cadfa3b-d4bb-4821-ac3a-897e2521df02.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Francisco Night Tour 1h 30m+ 7.8/10 27 verified reviews Free cancellation available $53 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/san-francisco-night-tour.a277363.activity-details?&rid=601762&location=Oakland&swp=off) ![Alcatraz Inside and Golden Gate Bridge Bay Boat Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5074355/e5b96efb-25e7-4293-8c01-e22e2e029b78.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Alcatraz Inside and Golden Gate Bridge Bay Boat Cruise 1d 9/10 15 verified reviews Free cancellation available $125 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/alcatraz-inside-and-golden-gate-bridge-bay-boat-cruise.a5074355.activity-details?&rid=601762&location=Oakland&swp=off) ![San Francisco Love Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5309321/611d2354-5ac8-4956-a495-4d8f870ea18f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Francisco Love Tour 2h 10/10 903 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $85 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/san-francisco-love-tour.a5309321.activity-details?&rid=601762&location=Oakland&swp=off) ![Redwoods & Wine Country Escape to Sonoma & Napa with Optional Gourmet Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/249494/9049c15d-37f8-4c19-948c-47513edcb550.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Redwoods & Wine Country Escape to Sonoma & Napa with Optional Gourmet Lunch 10h 9.4/10 277 verified reviews Free cancellation available $194 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/redwoods-wine-country-escape-to-sonoma-napa-with-optional-gourmet-lunch.a249494.activity-details?&rid=601762&location=Oakland&swp=off) ### History & culture [See all 153 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=601762&location=Oakland&filter.categories=HistoryCulture) ![California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/219652/f0bca80b-682f-4287-bac0-eccb47dd5591.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission 23h 59m 8.6/10 133 verified reviews Free cancellation available $49 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/california-academy-of-sciences-daytime-admission.a219652.activity-details?&rid=601762&location=Oakland&swp=off) ![San Francisco Love Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5309321/611d2354-5ac8-4956-a495-4d8f870ea18f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Francisco Love Tour 2h 10/10 903 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $85 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/san-francisco-love-tour.a5309321.activity-details?&rid=601762&location=Oakland&swp=off) ![San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito and Optional Alcatraz Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/671271/cd26e2cd-de8c-4ab6-bd49-0483c58e046e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito and Optional Alcatraz Tour 8h 9.8/10 771 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $119 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/san-francisco-muir-woods-sausalito-and-optional-alcatraz-tour.a671271.activity-details?&rid=601762&location=Oakland&swp=off) ![San Francisco: Inside Alcatraz Tour with Bay Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45953549/41b1de63-6742-41dd-9487-750dcde90c58.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Francisco: Inside Alcatraz Tour with Bay Cruise 4h 9.2/10 186 GetYourGuide reviews $135 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/san-francisco-inside-alcatraz-tour-with-bay-cruise.a45953549.activity-details?&rid=601762&location=Oakland&swp=off) ![de Young Museum General Admission Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/852149/106529e5-a4d9-49d0-8cc7-6e2834b17ad6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### de Young Museum General Admission Ticket 4h 9/10 31 Viator reviews $20 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/de-young-museum-general-admission-ticket.a852149.activity-details?&rid=601762&location=Oakland&swp=off) ![SF: San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) Entry Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46372177/64acee63-6cb6-4dd6-8a5c-767b44de95a3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### SF: San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) Entry Ticket 9.2/10 17 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $15 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/sf-san-francisco-museum-of-modern-art-sfmoma-entry-ticket.a46372177.activity-details?&rid=601762&location=Oakland&swp=off) ![San Francisco Movie Sights City Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/854629/7d9f21f8-a515-409c-9706-dabbd5ccd65d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Francisco Movie Sights City Tour 3h 10/10 299 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $79 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/san-francisco-movie-sights-city-tour.a854629.activity-details?&rid=601762&location=Oakland&swp=off) ![San Francisco 1 Day Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/874008/5c41f4be-ebbb-44dd-835d-c32b922cf1c8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Francisco 1 Day Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour 1d 9.2/10 11 verified reviews Free cancellation available $70 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/san-francisco-1-day-hop-on-hop-off-city-tour.a874008.activity-details?&rid=601762&location=Oakland&swp=off) ![NightLife Admission at the California Academy of Sciences](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/273049/22698b68-34f7-44e0-a48a-a430d0124811.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### NightLife Admission at the California Academy of Sciences 4h 9.4/10 19 verified reviews Free cancellation available $25 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/nightlife-admission-at-the-california-academy-of-sciences.a273049.activity-details?&rid=601762&location=Oakland&swp=off) ![Official Inside Alcatraz Cruise With Night Cruise Option](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50949067/a42f1edc-be79-4cdf-becf-461411541426.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Official Inside Alcatraz Cruise With Night Cruise Option 4h 9/10 55 Viator reviews $89 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/official-inside-alcatraz-cruise-with-night-cruise-option.a50949067.activity-details?&rid=601762&location=Oakland&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 101 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=601762&location=Oakland&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![Redwoods & Wine Country Escape to Sonoma & Napa with Optional Gourmet Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/249494/9049c15d-37f8-4c19-948c-47513edcb550.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Redwoods & Wine Country Escape to Sonoma & Napa with Optional Gourmet Lunch 10h 9.4/10 277 verified reviews Free cancellation available $194 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/redwoods-wine-country-escape-to-sonoma-napa-with-optional-gourmet-lunch.a249494.activity-details?&rid=601762&location=Oakland&swp=off) ![GoCar San Francisco Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/855110/fa24385d-bf06-4e90-8b4f-97dc62756258.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### GoCar San Francisco Tour 5h 9.4/10 295 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $99 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/gocar-san-francisco-tour.a855110.activity-details?&rid=601762&location=Oakland&swp=off) ![Silicon Valley Tour in Self Driving Car](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49159926/ef778c67-6ed4-4633-8310-7561fae8c7dc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Silicon Valley Tour in Self Driving Car 3h Free cancellation available $400 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/silicon-valley-tour-in-self-driving-car.a49159926.activity-details?&rid=601762&location=Oakland&swp=off) ![San Francisco Uncovered Self-Guided Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49834194/a38cbb59-6506-4b4f-ac76-6d3c8856d328.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Francisco Uncovered Self-Guided Adventure 11h 30m Free cancellation available $3 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/san-francisco-uncovered-self-guided-adventure.a49834194.activity-details?&rid=601762&location=Oakland&swp=off) ![Silicon Valley Private 2-Hour Driving Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5290752/e8b7ce5b-6822-4260-bf18-75a6a9ad9229.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Silicon Valley Private 2-Hour Driving Tour 3h 10/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $50 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/silicon-valley-private-2-hour-driving-tour.a5290752.activity-details?&rid=601762&location=Oakland&swp=off) ![San Francisco: Cable Car Audio Tour with Entrance Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50963681/adfd5d97-cf6b-4ee1-a503-b71880167824.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Francisco: Cable Car Audio Tour with Entrance Ticket 3h Free cancellation available $23 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/san-francisco-cable-car-audio-tour-with-entrance-ticket.a50963681.activity-details?&rid=601762&location=Oakland&swp=off) ![Muir Woods with Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/228279/2b1c1862-6e43-4ed2-afc2-da583fd0bd88.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Muir Woods with Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Tour 10h 9.8/10 149 verified reviews Free cancellation available $214 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/muir-woods-with-napa-and-sonoma-wine-country-tour.a228279.activity-details?&rid=601762&location=Oakland&swp=off) ![California Adventure Bundle: 8 Self-Guided Audio Tours](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47432867/c3f6cc98-4504-4eaf-b46a-561c2b76d3ed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### California Adventure Bundle: 8 Self-Guided Audio Tours 8d Free cancellation available $40 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/california-adventure-bundle-8-self-guided-audio-tours.a47432867.activity-details?&rid=601762&location=Oakland&swp=off) ![Stanford University Personalized Self-Guided App Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46749478/62859780-e196-4c1f-8ba7-a221f671a6bf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Stanford University Personalized Self-Guided App Tour 3h 8/10 4 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $5 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-walking-tour-in-stanford-university.a46749478.activity-details?&rid=601762&location=Oakland&swp=off) ![Napa Valley: Airplane Napa Valley Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4531125/fff9c8f1-6399-49ae-8ecb-f0b98f038f66.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Napa Valley: Airplane Napa Valley Tour 1h 30m 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available $319 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/napa-valley-airplane-napa-valley-tour.a4531125.activity-details?&rid=601762&location=Oakland&swp=off) ### Adventure & outdoor [See all 60 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=601762&location=Oakland&filter.categories=AdventureOutdoor) ![San Francisco: Kids Thrill Zone Combo at PIER 39](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48197706/beb6f4cd-83dd-4161-90b7-9807b4796319.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Francisco: Kids Thrill Zone Combo at PIER 39 8/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available $34 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/san-francisco-kids-thrill-zone-combo-at-pier-39.a48197706.activity-details?&rid=601762&location=Oakland&swp=off) ![Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2573266/645e65ca-17f1-4b08-85bc-c2bd84f2f5f2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience 1h 8/10 3 verified reviews Free cancellation available $125 includes taxes & fees per traveler [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/two-flight-indoor-skydiving-experience.a2573266.activity-details?&rid=601762&location=Oakland&swp=off) ![Go City: San Francisco Explorer Pass - Choose 2 to 5 Attractions](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/221385/a970aac4-0895-4157-b8ae-29802589f975.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Go City: San Francisco Explorer Pass - Choose 2 to 5 Attractions 30d 8/10 52 verified reviews Free cancellation available $89 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/go-city-san-francisco-explorer-pass-choose-2-to-5-attractions.a221385.activity-details?&rid=601762&location=Oakland&swp=off) ![Hidden Stairways of San Francisco](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3317860/661eb86b-4c24-4d17-8285-95424c1f442e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hidden Stairways of San Francisco 2h 10/10 61 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $37 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/hidden-stairways-of-san-francisco.a3317860.activity-details?&rid=601762&location=Oakland&swp=off) ![San Francisco: Muir Woods and Sausalito Small-Group Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44632774/39a2fca2-c2fd-428a-adda-e568552069cd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Francisco: Muir Woods and Sausalito Small-Group Tour 5h 9.2/10 118 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $99 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/san-francisco-muir-woods-and-sausalito-small-group-tour.a44632774.activity-details?&rid=601762&location=Oakland&swp=off) ![California Adventure Bundle: 8 Self-Guided Audio Tours](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47432867/c3f6cc98-4504-4eaf-b46a-561c2b76d3ed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### California Adventure Bundle: 8 Self-Guided Audio Tours 8d Free cancellation available $40 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/california-adventure-bundle-8-self-guided-audio-tours.a47432867.activity-details?&rid=601762&location=Oakland&swp=off) ![Yosemite Hotel Tour with Overnight in Yosemite Valley](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/277185/3d617f97-0443-4586-87f6-4b9aa630cf89.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Yosemite Hotel Tour with Overnight in Yosemite Valley 2d 10/10 7 verified reviews $759 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/yosemite-hotel-tour-with-overnight-in-yosemite-valley.a277185.activity-details?&rid=601762&location=Oakland&swp=off) ![Visit Alcatraz + Golden Gate Bridge Bike Tour (2-Day)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/433854/abdc9d2e-0c86-4ea3-95aa-cee97475caea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Visit Alcatraz + Golden Gate Bridge Bike Tour (2-Day) 2d 9.6/10 37 verified reviews $145 includes taxes & fees per traveler [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/2-day-2-tour-alcatraz-golden-gate-bridge-to-sausalito.a433854.activity-details?&rid=601762&location=Oakland&swp=off) ![Iconic San Francisco Urban Hiking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50695361/499e4fb0-2f2e-4936-ad92-efab1a85275b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Iconic San Francisco Urban Hiking Tour 3h Free cancellation available $49 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/iconic-san-francisco-urban-hiking-tour.a50695361.activity-details?&rid=601762&location=Oakland&swp=off) ![San Francisco's Wild Side, Ecotour With Meteorologist](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48054147/31573d0a-d1fc-4cb2-a43e-54f01580172f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Francisco's Wild Side, Ecotour With Meteorologist 2h 30m 10/10 9 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $35 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/san-franciscos-wild-side-ecotour-with-meteorologist.a48054147.activity-details?&rid=601762&location=Oakland&swp=off) ### Cruises & boat tours [See all 39 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=601762&location=Oakland&filter.categories=CruisesBoatTours) ![Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/219796/d51f338a-6a93-4ad8-ab9b-06f7a1ddbe6a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour) 1h 9.6/10 604 verified reviews Free cancellation available $38 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/golden-gate-bay-cruise-sail-around-alcatraz-1-hour.a219796.activity-details?&rid=601762&location=Oakland&swp=off) ![San Francisco CityPASS®: Experience 4 must-see attractions](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/219694/eca8ba87-7823-4d6c-8084-e19c1a36bc2b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Francisco CityPASS®: Experience 4 must-see attractions 9d 9.4/10 227 verified reviews Free cancellation available $90 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/san-francisco-citypass-experience-4-must-see-attractions.a219694.activity-details?&rid=601762&location=Oakland&swp=off) ![Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/852618/9ca67d35-f762-42ee-ae3e-e17afd90bb6d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise 4h 9/10 505 Viator reviews $139 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/alcatraz-visit-with-night-option-and-sf-bay-cruise.a852618.activity-details?&rid=601762&location=Oakland&swp=off) ![California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/219776/95f2a2ad-387b-435e-99b1-49a9d049006c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### California Sunset Cruise (2-hours) 2h 9.4/10 214 verified reviews Free cancellation available $58 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/san-francisco-city-lights-cruise-2-hours.a219776.activity-details?&rid=601762&location=Oakland&swp=off) ![Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour (Ferry & Bike Options Available)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/304172/b67e65de-3cc6-4c15-85a9-10667850b398.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour (Ferry & Bike Options Available) 5h+ 9/10 412 verified reviews Free cancellation available $95 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/muir-woods-and-sausalito-tour-ferry-bike-options-available.a304172.activity-details?&rid=601762&location=Oakland&swp=off) ![Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/219896/8f48853e-8b87-4e6b-85c2-057f6b4e921c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions 1d+ 8.8/10 298 verified reviews Free cancellation available $109 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/go-city-san-francisco-all-inclusive-pass-with-30-attractions.a219896.activity-details?&rid=601762&location=Oakland&swp=off) ![Alcatraz Inside and Golden Gate Bridge Bay Boat Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5074355/e5b96efb-25e7-4293-8c01-e22e2e029b78.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Alcatraz Inside and Golden Gate Bridge Bay Boat Cruise 1d 9/10 15 verified reviews Free cancellation available $125 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/alcatraz-inside-and-golden-gate-bridge-bay-boat-cruise.a5074355.activity-details?&rid=601762&location=Oakland&swp=off) ![Alcatraz Island Ticket and Hop-on Hop-Off Bus Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/192704/02e83615-017d-4057-af2f-68b4d1324bfa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Alcatraz Island Ticket and Hop-on Hop-Off Bus Tour 2d 8.8/10 449 verified reviews Free cancellation available $120 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/alcatraz-island-ticket-and-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour.a192704.activity-details?&rid=601762&location=Oakland&swp=off) ![San Francisco: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4863979/a8294161-1de3-4891-a9a5-067c4f483917.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Francisco: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat 1h 9/10 604 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $34 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/san-francisco-skip-the-line-1-hour-bay-cruise-by-boat.a4863979.activity-details?&rid=601762&location=Oakland&swp=off) ![San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/219782/8d7a50b5-ebf0-4765-9a8b-20679466b95b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes) 1h 30m 9.4/10 456 verified reviews Free cancellation available $48 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/san-francisco-bridge-to-bridge-cruise-90-minutes.a219782.activity-details?&rid=601762&location=Oakland&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Oakland | Number of things to do | 440 | | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [San Francisco Uncovered Self-Guided Adventure](/things-to-do/san-francisco-uncovered-self-guided-adventure.a49834194.activity-details): $4 | | Top 5 things to do | [Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)](/things-to-do/golden-gate-bay-cruise-sail-around-alcatraz-1-hour.a219796.activity-details)[San Francisco: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat](/things-to-do/san-francisco-skip-the-line-1-hour-bay-cruise-by-boat.a4863979.activity-details)[Napa Valley & Sonoma - Wine Country Tour from San Francisco](/things-to-do/napa-valley-sonoma-wine-country-tour-from-san-francisco.a239435.activity-details)[San Francisco Night Tour](/things-to-do/san-francisco-night-tour.a277363.activity-details)[San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)](/things-to-do/san-francisco-bridge-to-bridge-cruise-90-minutes.a219782.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [All California Self Guided Audio Tours, from SF to LA](/things-to-do/all-california-self-guided-ai-audio-tour-for-7-days-sf-to-la.a52048401.activity-details)[San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration](/things-to-do/san-franciscos-grace-cathedral-self-led-exploration.a50282348.activity-details)[SF: San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) Entry Ticket](/things-to-do/sf-san-francisco-museum-of-modern-art-sfmoma-entry-ticket.a46372177.activity-details)[American Bookbinders Museum Ticket](/things-to-do/american-bookbinders-museum-ticket.a51301314.activity-details)[San Francisco: PIER 39 Flying Theater Adventure](/things-to-do/san-francisco-pier-39-flying-theater-adventure.a44529929.activity-details) | | With kids | [Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)](/things-to-do/golden-gate-bay-cruise-sail-around-alcatraz-1-hour.a219796.activity-details)[San Francisco: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat](/things-to-do/san-francisco-skip-the-line-1-hour-bay-cruise-by-boat.a4863979.activity-details)[Napa Valley & Sonoma - Wine Country Tour from San Francisco](/things-to-do/napa-valley-sonoma-wine-country-tour-from-san-francisco.a239435.activity-details)[San Francisco Night Tour](/things-to-do/san-francisco-night-tour.a277363.activity-details)[San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)](/things-to-do/san-francisco-bridge-to-bridge-cruise-90-minutes.a219782.activity-details) | ## What to do in Oakland - For free - By area - With kids ### Free Things to Do in Oakland Vacationing in Oakland on a budget? The following can be experienced for nada. **Judah L. Magnes Museum** \- Approach the staff or curator and find out about the fascinating collections housed here. **Adventure Playground** \- Let your hair down and add a bit of extra fun to your trip here. **Jack London Square** \- If you're impressed by modern architecture and design, add this landmark to your itinerary. **Jack London's Cabin** \- Drop by this historic landmark and learn a thing or two about the area's cultural heritage. **Old Oakland** \- Roam the streets and immerse yourself in the atmosphere of this lively local haunt. **Remember Them Champions for Humanity Monument** \- Well known among local residents, this place is worth a look. **Cathedral of Christ the Light** \- Inject some spirituality into your getaway with a visit to this sacred place. **Hans Jenny Pygmy Forest Reserve** \- Appreciate the stark contrast between city life and nature's wonders at this breathtaking location. **Lafayette Square Park** \- Arrange a picnic date and enjoy a stroll around the gorgeous plant life. ### Areas & Neighborhoods in Oakland A mere 25 minutes from Oakland International Airport, the city of Oakland pulses with activity across all of its vibrant neighborhoods. In the heart of the city, Downtown entices with premium restaurants and popular boutiques, while residential enclaves like Rockridge and Grand Lake offer a slower pace without sacrificing the big-city amenities that locals and travelers love. **Downtown** West of Lake Merritt, Downtown serves as Oakland's central business district, where independent coffee roasters and sudsy beer bars sprout up beside high-rise hotels and new-construction condos. Downtown stretches all the way from Jack London Square along Oakland’s Inner Harbor to Uptown, a popular destination for after-hours entertainment. **Rockridge** Sprinkled with bungalows and cottages, the community-oriented neighborhood of Rockridge is home to more than 80 restaurants, cafes, and shops, including the Rockridge Market Hall, where food and flower stores are open 7 days a week. Dreyer's Ice Cream maintains its international headquarters here, and ice-cream tours of several local purveyors abound. **Grand Lake** Stroll north from Lake Merritt and find yourself in Grand Lake, where live oak and California buckeye trees line Grand Avenue, the area's main thoroughfare. This laid-back neighborhood is home to finger-licking food joints and invigorating yoga studios as well as the vintage Grand Lake Theatre, which shows big box-office films. ### Things to See in Oakland Whether you want to marvel at cutting-edge community theater or are itching to score courtside seats at a Golden State Warriors game, there are a plethora of things to see in Oakland. If you're traveling in summer, reserve tickets to the Woodminster Summer Musical, Oakland's seasonal drama staged in an amphitheater under a canopy of redwood trees. For live concerts, head to The Fox, where musicians like Beck, Jill Scott, and Seu Jorge have been known to play. Nearby, the Paramount Theatre books popular comedians like Chris Rock inside a beautiful Art Deco building, while the New Parkway Theatre showcases classic flicks in a movie palace filled with couch-like seats. Finally, if you want to see the Golden State Warriors play, journey to the Oracle Arena—just be sure to reserve your tickets in advance, as home games for this hot team sell out fast. ### Sightseeing in Oakland From a museum devoted entirely to pinball to a rousing stroll through a redwood forest, there are a bevy of places to go and things to do in Oakland. A blend of photography, fine art, and hands-on activities excite the senses at the California Museum of Oakland, which documents California’s history through art and the natural sciences. Additionally, those with an affinity for the past can dive deep during a tour of the USS Potomac, which served as Franklin Delano Roosevelt's presidential yacht following the ship's brief stint in the naval forces. In the West End, the Pacific Pinball Museum provides an interactive museum experience with more than 90 playable pinball machines to sample with a one-time admission fee. Those traveling with kids might be interested in heading to the Children's Fairyland near Lake Merritt, where storybook sets, gentle rides, and friendly animals appeal to the youngest of sightseers. Finally, there's no reason to limit your adventures to the Oakland city limits. Trace the footsteps of John Muir during a guided tour of Muir Woods National Monument or treat yourself to an estate tour in Napa and Sonoma, indulging in the range of delights that NorCal has to offer. ### Things to Do in Oakland with Kids Oakland is a superb destination for a family break. Bring the little ones along and enjoy these fun [family friendly experiences](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=601762&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=Family%20Friendly) together: - [Ruth Bancroft Garden General Admission Ticket](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/ruth-bancroft-garden-general-admission-ticket.a1389692.activity-details) - [San Francisco Bay Adventure](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/san-francisco-bay-adventure.a981519.activity-details) - [Bridge 2 Bridge Tour: Golden Gate Bridge to Bay Bridge](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/bridge-2-bridge-tour-golden-gate-bridge-to-bay-bridge.a219782.activity-details) - [San Francisco Guided City Tour with Alcatraz Island](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/san-francisco-guided-city-tour-with-alcatraz-island.a537131.activity-details) --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Oakland? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Oakland ![Jack London Square which includes a bay or harbor and a statue or sculpture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6063235/91e61326-ba76-4eed-b745-a225a7a20141.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Jack London Square 4.5/5(393 reviews) Shop, dine and stroll to your heart’s content in this waterside square, named after the novelist who spent his childhood here. [](https://expedia.com/Jack-London-Square-Jack-London-District.d6063235.Vacation-Attraction) ![Unless you're on one of the aquatic teams, all you can do here is admire it. Speiker complex across the street has a great pool for adults-only lap swim, and day passes for general public available. #BVSBlue](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8059/baa2ee0d-01ba-4941-aef3-3a09f29f31a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of California, Berkeley 4.5/5(1,403 reviews) Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit University of California, Berkeley, during your trip to Berkeley. Attend a sporting event or discover the beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.com/University-Of-California-Oakland.d6069427.Vacation-Attraction) ![Oakland Zoo featuring night scenes, signage and zoo animals](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6228338/0d282d93-2863-4eb1-be4c-43188955b0e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Oakland Zoo 4/5(7 reviews) Watch alligators being fed, ride a train through the Australian outback and see a herd of elephants on the African savannah at this animal park. [](https://expedia.com/Oakland-Zoo-Sequoyah.d6228338.Vacation-Attraction) ![Greek Theater](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6069433/d865293f-7a69-4a82-bda2-bfd28720a377.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Greek Theater 4/5(74 reviews) President Theodore Roosevelt and the Dalai Lama are among the iconic figures who have graced the stage of this neoclassical open-air bowl. [](https://expedia.com/Greek-Theater-Oakland.d6069433.Vacation-Attraction) ![Berkeley Marina featuring a bay or harbor](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6063227/4247f814-ba95-45ba-9215-016a57f756d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Berkeley Marina 4.5/5(80 reviews) A world-class playground complex, a labyrinth of nature trails and a solar calendar are among the highlights that make this stunning marina stand out. [](https://expedia.com/Berkeley-Marina-Berkeley-Marina.d6063227.Vacation-Attraction) ![Oakland Coliseum Firework Show](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502580/ba18495a-c341-4b12-b8f4-b5cb018a0274.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum 4/5(210 reviews) Catch an event at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum during your trip to Oakland. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and entertainment choices in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.com/Oakland-Alameda-County-Coliseum-Airport-District.d502580.Vacation-Attraction) ![Fox Theater](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532640465/2a2e19ff-e200-4ab4-947d-e8358787055e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Fox Theater 4.5/5(6 reviews) Find a school, a restaurant and a concert venue in this historic complex where Dylan, Green Day and B. B. King have played. [](https://expedia.com/Fox-Theater-Downtown-Oakland.d553248621532640465.Vacation-Attraction) ![www.alamy.com](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6063249/e1ae4dc4-9939-4762-a1bd-9654e7af92d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Paramount Theatre 4/5(14 reviews) Come and see the ballet, a concert or a stand-up comedy performance at this spectacular art deco theater in the heart of Oakland. [](https://expedia.com/Paramount-Theatre-Downtown-Oakland.d6063249.Vacation-Attraction) ![Downtown Oakland as seen from across Lake Merritt on a cloudy spring day, San Francisco bay area, California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6063257/77359794-ebbb-45d0-8571-7d9a914693c6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Oakland City Center 5/5(1 review) You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Oakland City Center during your stay in Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.com/Oakland-City-Center-Downtown-Oakland.d6063257.Vacation-Attraction) ### Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Oakland ![Lake Merritt featuring a pond](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635074843030/ae1e3d96-036d-4c5f-aa96-b361cbbf6678.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Oakland 3.5/5(342 area reviews) Central business district with a mix of residential, retail, and office spaces, Downtown Oakland offers an Entertainment District, historic theaters, Oakland Museum, and outdoor retail mall. Easily accessible via BART and AC Transit. [](https://expedia.com/Oakland-Downtown-Oakland.dx553248635074843030) ![Unless you're on one of the aquatic teams, all you can do here is admire it. Speiker complex across the street has a great pool for adults-only lap swim, and day passes for general public available. #BVSBlue](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8059/baa2ee0d-01ba-4941-aef3-3a09f29f31a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Berkeley 4/5(147 area reviews) Take time in Downtown Berkeley to visit attractions like Historic Berkeley and Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Downtown Berkeley Station to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.com/Oakland-Downtown-Berkeley.dx553248633938969812) ![Aerial View Oakland Inner Harbor Port City Downtown Skyline](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976470763/14100e99-6014-4479-bebc-744c279b0a6e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### West Oakland 2.5/5(2 area reviews) Major West Coast port and trade center, this bustling area boasts the busiest port in Northern California, surrounded by a picturesque landscape of coastal terrace prairie, oak woodland, and north coastal scrub. [](https://expedia.com/Oakland-West-Oakland.dx553248635976470763) ![Aerial view of the Albany Waterfront Trail, Berkeley, California, USA. The image shows the marshland and Berkeley skyline in the background.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179368/3e74ab00-a631-429c-8267-b8bf302f56d1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Albany The seaside views and shopping are a few reasons travelers visit Albany. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Golden Gate Fields and Berkeley Marina are a few top sights nearby. [](https://expedia.com/Oakland-Albany.dx179368) ![Piedmont showing street scenes and outdoor art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/177707/e2802353-ad22-4ae6-aa66-f43aad16c460.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Piedmont Forested hills, lakes and leafy parks surround an upscale city, whose impressive villas provide stunning views of the countryside. [](https://expedia.com/Oakland-Piedmont.dx177707) ![Gourmet Ghetto](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6172108/6b14a33f-8d0e-464b-b635-8ba4028c2e94.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### North Berkeley 4/5(14 area reviews) If you're spending some time in North Berkeley, Historic Berkeley and Aftel Archive of Curious Scents are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.com/Oakland-North-Berkeley.dx553248635976471834) [See our Where To Stay guide](https://expedia.com/Oakland.dx601762.Where-To-Stay?rfrr=TG.LP..Neighborhoods) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Oakland ![Rosenblum Cellars](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532640441/890ecd94-4b10-41a5-b90b-7a29313c053d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Alameda ![Aerial Panorama of Urban Area and Open Space in East Bay, Northern California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6137/937b6fa6-6fdb-4cdd-b0c3-43963ad2e96e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Richmond ![Low clouds drift over vineyards in the Tri-valley region of Northern California, just east of San Francisco Bay. This beautiful area, Dublin, Pleasanton and Livermore, is home to many wineries.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6772/0bdf1e22-ef76-42bb-97b1-c7384b12b2da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Dublin ![Lake Chabot Regional Park. Autumn landscape.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976470191/11241682-1149-4fe9-9e69-dc3e8c46382d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Castro Valley ![Aerial view of San Mateo Bridge crossing the San Francisco Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7766/69979e59-7e4c-45ee-8346-22285eeda32a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Hayward ![Panorama Night View of San Francisco Bay, East Bay, Oakland, Berkeley, Richmond, El Cerrito, Kensington](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7824/44a3e1dc-042f-4ef7-8b72-fd5e3384f041.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### El Cerrito ![Berkeley featuring a city, a river or creek and a high rise building](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8059/7ffa34f2-4a6f-4098-a289-f000d7670359.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Berkeley ![Pleasanton which includes golf and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8060/dac3c1ef-21b4-4de8-873e-eb5d41d75191.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Pleasanton ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Oakland worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Oakland? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Oakland? ### Is three days enough to stay in Oakland? ### Is Oakland a walkable city? ### What are some activities to do in Oakland with kids? > - [Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! 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