Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau

• see + do Grand lake theater 3200 Grand Ave. (510) 452-3556 A mainstay of the community since its construction in 1926, this first-run theater is graced with a colorful marquee and a sweeping staircase in the main hall. Look for the ornately decorated walls, a crystal chandelier, and faux opera boxes. Prior to curtain on Fri. and Sat. nights, an organist serenades the audience on a Wurlitzer. heinold’S firSt and laSt ChanCe Saloon 48 Webster St., Jack London Square (510) 839-6761 www.heinoldsfirstandlastchance.com Graced by unparalleled Bay views, this 223-acre memorial park was dedicated in 1863 and laid out by Fredrick Law Olmsted, designer of New York’s Central Park and Yosemite. View lavish mausoleums and crypts of celebrated Californians on a free docent tour, held monthly except in December. old oakland Between Broadway, Clay, Seventh, and 10th Sts. This historic neighborhood of restored Victorian buildings dates to the 1870s and is home to shops, galleries, Restaurant Row, and a farmers market. pardee hoMe MuSeuM 672 11th St. (510) 444-2187 www.pardeehome.org peralta haCienda hiStoriCal park 2465 34th Ave. (510) 532-9142 www.peraltahacienda.org A rich history makes this park a popular spot for guided school tours. It was the first European settlement after the establishment of Mission San Jose and is known as the birthplace of Oakland. The on-site Peralta house, an 1870 Italianate-Victorian farmhouse, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and there’s also a museum gallery and special exhibits. preServation park 1233 Preservation Park Way (510) 874-7580 www.preservationpark.com Meet Me “There” Built in 1880 and once frequented by Oakland author Jack London, this saloon is a popular local hangout. It was designated a National Literary Landmark in 1998 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2000. Mountain view CeMetery 5000 Piedmont Ave. (510) 658-2588 www.mountainviewcemetery.org This renowned 1868 landmark is an outstanding example of an Italianate villa estate and is filled with all the original furnishings and belongings of the Pardee family, which produced two Oakland mayors, one California governor, and one of the greatest collectors of multicultural artifacts in the country. These 16 restored Victorian houses occupy two richly landscaped blocks and provide a sneak peek of historic Oakland. The park includes a 19thcentury fountain and showcases seven distinct domestic architectural styles. uSS POTOMAC 540 Water St., Jack London Square (510) 627-1215 www.usspotomac.org Dubbed the Floating White House by the press, Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s presidential yacht is one of the few active floating museums in the country. The restored 165-foot vessel, a National Historic Landmark, is a memorial to FDR. Artist: Roslyn Mazzilli Oakland City Center www.oaklandcitycenter.com Art and Soul Festival Beauty Center City Bloom City Center Sundries California College of the Arts photogr aphy (left to right ): monica hernandez, chris duffey City Clean Cleaners City Center Elite Nails Club One Curves at City Center Dress Barn FedEx Kinko’s General Nutrition Center Luminous Salon Master Photo Radio Shack Sprint Gap Willie’s Shoe Repair Arts and Culture WitH MORE tHAN 5,000 PROFESSiONAL ARtiStS living and working in the city, Oakland’s arts community ranks as one of the largest on the West Coast, and the city’s vibrant visual and performing arts appeal to all tastes, from the traditionalist to the modernist. An acclaimed symphony, a world-class museum, the prestigious California College of the Arts—which recently celebrated its centennial—and scores of music organizations, theater companies, dance troupes, and visual-arts galleries make their home in Oakland, ensuring engaging options for all cultural appetites. the city sponsors many ethnic festivals throughout the year and supports several public art programs that play an important role in the cultural makeup and colorful atmosphere of the city. oakland | california 17 http://www.peraltahacienda.org http://www.heinoldsfirstandlastchance.com http://www.preservationpark.com http://www.pardeehome.org http://www.mountainviewcemetery.org http://www.usspotomac.org http://www.oaklandcitycenter.com

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Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau Contents Prologue See and Do Calendar Lodging Food and Drink Shopping Recreation Meetings and Events Flying In and Getting Around

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