Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau - (Page 3) welcome • It Is my sIncere pleasure to welcome you to oakland. For more than 150 years, oakland has continued the tradition of this region, serving as a destination and home to people in all walks of life and a welcoming port to all who dock on our shores. oakland is the largest urban center in the east Bay. a city rich in history, it has long been at the forefront of many of the political movements that have shaped our country. we are one of the most diverse cities in the world, a place where more than 150 languages are spoken daily, and the shops, restaurants, and neighborhoods reflect the magnitude of our multicultural community. the port of oakland, stretching 19 miles along our waterway, serves as a core component of our economic vitality, as well as a gateway to the pacific. the oakland International airport, carrying some 27,000 passengers a day, is a gentle landing and launching place for those coming and going from all over this region. while staying in oakland, visitors of all ages can treat themselves to a wealth of cultural events and activities. with some of the most temperate weather in the world, oakland also plays host to an array of outdoor attractions. oakland is the only city in california to have a professional football, basketball, and baseball team. we have one of the finest regional museums in the Bay area, as well as a 525-acre zoo that is home to more than 440 native and exotic animals. lake merritt, considered by many to be the “jewel of oakland,” is the largest lake located in an urban area, nestled conveniently at the foot of a thriving shopping district, historic chinatown, numerous splendid restaurants, and the main branch of the oakland public library. with our easily accessible rapid transit options, oakland puts you in the middle of everything the Bay area has to offer. Visit us in oakland. enjoy making your own memories in my hometown. ronald V. Dellums mayor PHOTO GR A PH Y ( TOP TO bOT TO m ): cO uR Tes Y Office Of THe m AYOR , jOn fisHeR oakland | california
Table of Contents Feed for the Digital Edition of Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau 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 Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau - Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau (Page Cover1) Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau - Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau (Page Cover2) Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau - Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau (Page 1) Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau - Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau (Page 2) Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau - Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau (Page 3) Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau - Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau (Page 4) Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau - Contents (Page 5) Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau - Prologue (Page 6) Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau - Prologue (Page 7) Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau - Prologue (Page 8) Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau - Prologue (Page 9) Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau - Prologue (Page 10) Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau - See and Do (Page 11) Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau - See and Do (Page 12) Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau - See and Do (Page 13) Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau - See and Do (Page 14) Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau - See and Do (Page 15) Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau - See and Do (Page 16) Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau - See and Do (Page 17) Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau - See and Do (Page 18) Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau - See and Do (Page 19) Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau - Calendar (Page 20) Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau - Calendar (Page 21) Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau - Calendar (Page 22) Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau - Lodging (Page 23) Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau - Lodging (Page 24) Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau - Lodging (Page 25) Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau - Lodging (Page 26) Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau - Lodging (Page 27) Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau - Lodging (Page 28) Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau - Lodging (Page 29) Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau - Food and Drink (Page 30) Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau - Food and Drink (Page 31) Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau - Food and Drink (Page 32) Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau - Food and Drink (Page 33) Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau - Food and Drink (Page 34) Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau - Food and Drink (Page 35) Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau - Food and Drink (Page 36) Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau - Shopping (Page 37) Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau - Shopping (Page 38) Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau - Shopping (Page 39) Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau - Recreation (Page 40) Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau - Recreation (Page 41) Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau - Recreation (Page 42) Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau - Meetings and Events (Page 43) Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau - Meetings and Events (Page 44) Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau - Meetings and Events (Page 45) Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau - Meetings and Events (Page 46) Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau - Meetings and Events (Page 47) Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau - Meetings and Events (Page 48) Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau - Meetings and Events (Page 49) Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau - Meetings and Events (Page 50) Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau - Flying In and Getting Around (Page 51) Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau - Flying In and Getting Around (Page 52) Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau - 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