This Downtown Oakland collection of historical artifacts is a good place to kick off your day of sightseeing. There's loads to enjoy close by, such as University of California, Berkeley, Oracle Arena, and RingCentral Coliseum. Take your time at African American Museum & Library before heading to these other fine attractions.

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Claremont Resort & Club

Claremont Hills

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$749

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Jul 26 - Jul 30

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Las Vegas (LAS) to Oakland (OAK)

9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)

Friendly bar in the restaurant

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Milliken Creek Inn

Alta Heights

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Jul 7 - Jul 11

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Las Vegas (LAS) to Oakland (OAK)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (517 reviews)

Great experience, cleanliness, staff , view. Comfortnes breakfast quality was exceptional 10/10 over all

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Bardessono Hotel and Spa

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Jul 5 - Jul 8

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Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Oakland (OAK)

9.8/10 Exceptional! (683 reviews)

This is my first time in Napa Valley. Best experience ever.Bardessono is the best part of the experience. Definitely going back and stay there again.

Reviewed on May 23, 2026

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Big Bus San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-Top Bus

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San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito and Optional Alcatraz Tour

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San Francisco: Kids Thrill Zone Combo at PIER 39

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Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)

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