Family Fun in Oakland
Oakland is an interesting and eclectic town. There is plenty to see and do: there is the Oakland Zoo and the Oakland Museum, Lake Merritt, and Tilden Park; there is a great variety of restaurants of every ethnicity, and plenty of nightlife. Oakland tends to have warmer weather in the summer than other parts of the Bay Area.
This is a historic hotel in the hilly community of Claremont, with several tennis courts, swimming pools and a spa, as well as award-winning cuisine and live music. There is also a "Kid's Club" on-site, which provides arts and crafts activities, toys, and games, and seasonal camps for older children for an hourly charge.
Excellent Thai food, with some unusual menu items. Cheerful, bright atmosphere. Friendly staff and reasonable prices. Great place to go for noodles, and try the delicious sticky rice and mango for dessert.
There are miles of paths for strolling, biking or skating, and plenty of water for boating.
What could be better than sushi and jazz?! Yoshi's has been combining delicious sushi and live jazz music for decades. You can hear everything from local high school bands to well-known musicians.
I take my kids to the Oakland Zoo every year. Growing up, San Francisco Zoo was the zoo I knew, but I haven't been back there since I had kids of my own. The main reason I prefer Oakland is the weather. While the SF zoo is close to the ocean and tends to be windy and foggy, the Oakland Zoo is in the rolling hills and the weather is ... More >
I take my kids to the Oakland Zoo every year. Growing up, San Francisco Zoo was the zoo I knew, but I haven't been back there since I had kids of my own. The main reason I prefer Oakland is the weather. While the SF zoo is close to the ocean and tends to be windy and foggy, the Oakland Zoo is in the rolling hills and the weather is sunny and warm for more than half the year. Another nice thing about the Oakland Zoo is that the habitats for the animals are big and spread out, and generally don't look like places where the animals would mind living. Finally, the Oakland Zoo has rides; just a few, but the kids love them!
The Oakland Museum of California encompasses 3 levels of California art, history and culture.
There are many interactive exhibits and games for kids. It is a
great place for families, and a wonderful rainy day activity.
| Yoshi's has been combining delicious sushi and live jazz music for decades. |
The "Jewel of Oakland": this is a beautiful spot to hang out. There are miles of paths for strolling, biking or skating, and plenty of water for boating. You can rent a kayak at the Lake Merritt Boating Center, play golf at Snow Park, play tennis at the Athol Tennis Courts, or just lounge by the water with a good book. More
The "Jewel of Oakland": this is a beautiful spot to hang out. There are miles of paths for strolling, biking or skating, and plenty of water for boating. You can rent a kayak at the Lake Merritt Boating Center, play golf at Snow Park, play tennis at the Athol Tennis Courts, or just lounge by the water with a good book.
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