Oakland Vacations, Tourism & Travel Information

Our Take on Oakland, California


When planning your Oakland vacation, know that this is a kid friendly town. Visit the MOCHA, an art museum for kids or the Oakland Zoo. There is even a ten acre park called Children's Fairyland filled with rides, animals and puppet shows for the little ones. After this, they may say it was the best of the family vacations.

The Paramount Theatre may need to be on you Oakland California to do list. It was established in 1931 and by 1977 it had been registered into the National Register of Historical Places, it became a California Registered Historic Landmark, and was declared a National Historic Landmark. Tours are given the first and third Saturday of each month.

When it comes to Oakland California lodging, there are many choices. The Marriot Oakland City Center is located across from a large shopping area with many dining options, while the Park Plaza Hotel is one mile from the airport and provides a shuttle service.

If your trip is a romantic getaway, check out some great restaurants that tantalize all your senses.

Oakland, California Lodging

  1. Oakland Hotels1001 Broadway
    Oakland, CA 94607

    "room was great" more on Yahoo! Travel

  2. Oakland Hotels1 Hegenberger Road
    Oakland, CA 94621

    "family, although it was a short visit I was very impressed with the staff and shuttle service to the oakland airport" more on Yahoo! Travel

  3. Oakland Hotels988 Broadway
    Oakland, CA 94607

    "sent of fresh flowers and produce embrace you as you navigate the market" more on Yahoo! Travel

  1. Executive Inn and Suites Oakland
  2. Washington Inn Hotel
  3. Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Airport
  4. Waterfront Plaza Hotel
  1. La Quinta Inn Oakland Airport/Coliseum
  2. Homewood Oakland Waterfront
  3. Park Plaza Hotel

Oakland, California Things To Do

  1. Oakland Themeparks699 Bellevue Avenue
    Oakland, CA 94610-5055

    While watching TV the other night I saw something about this place and all of my childhood ... more on Yahoo! Travel

  2. Oakland Zoos and Aquariums9777 Golf Links Rd
    Oakland,CA,94605

    It may be one of the best in the area, but it is easily the ... more on Yahoo! Travel

  3. Oakland Golf Courses2477 Monterey Boulevard
    Oakland, CA 94611-3345

    Montclair golf course is one of those undiscovered places in Oakland that gives ... more on Yahoo! Travel

  1. Redwood Valley Railway
  2. Book Zoo
  3. Chinatown
  4. Oakland Museum of California
  1. Oakland California Temple
  2. Chabot Space & Science Center
  3. Lake Chabot Golf Club