A museum that displays nature, art and the history of California, and which is known for its re-created "environments" rather than its exhibits.
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#1 of 40 attractions in Oakland
Attraction type: History museum; Art gallery; Natural history museum; Museum; Other
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Saltwater lake in the middle of the city.
Attraction type: Lake; Other
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- 2 Jun 2007 "The Gondola Boats"
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#3 of 40 attractions in Oakland
Location of 16 restored early Oakland Victorian homes.
Attraction type: Historic home
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- 3 Oct 2002 "Organized a Meeting in their space"
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#4 of 40 attractions in Oakland
Surround yourself with dazzling sights of the universe at Chabot Space and Science Center, located in the Oakland hills, just 10 minutes from downtown Oakland. The Center features a fascinating array...
Attraction type: Science museum; Observatory/planetarium; Cinema; Ski area
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- 25 Oct 2009 "Bored to death"
- 1 Sep 2009 "Great place to learn about space and science"
- 1 Sep 2009 "Be curious. See it. It's important."
Restored Victorian home of Leland Stanford's brother.
Attraction type: Historic home; Other
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#6 of 40 attractions in Oakland
The Oakland Zoo is a great family/children's zoo. It's located in a nice hilly/tree area which has made a great habitat for the animals they have. They have a small amusement park next door that...
Attraction type: Zoo
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- 9 Oct 2009 "Nice little zoo"
- 8 Oct 2009 "Great place to spend the day with kids and grandparents"
- 3 Mar 2008 "Oakland Zoo is better than SF Zoo"
One of the best public gardens in the state offers Japanese, Polynesian, and many other types of gardens.
Attraction type: Park; Garden
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#8 of 40 attractions in Oakland
Attraction type: Bar/club
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- 17 Jun 2009 "Unlike any other"
- 2 Apr 2004 "One of a kind"
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#9 of 40 attractions in Oakland
Attraction type: Maritime museum; Ship
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- 3 Sep 2009 "a helluva of an attraction for fans of FDR"
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#10 of 40 attractions in Oakland
Children's books come to life at this ten-acre outdoor park that displays 30 colorful sets depicting make-believe lands of Alice in Wonderland, Captain Hook and others.
Attraction type: Amusement/theme park
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- 22 Aug 2009 "Nostalgia! And it's fun"
- 30 Jan 2006 "Kids love it, but needs updating"
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#11 of 40 attractions in Oakland
Listen to some great R&B and Chicago-style blues at this intimate and cozy club.
Attraction type: Blues bar
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- 6 Dec 2007 "Every Second Saturday"
- 13 Oct 2002 "Home pof the west coast blues"
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#12 of 40 attractions in Oakland
A prime example of Victorian taste and wealth.
Attraction type: Historic home
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Shopping, restaurants, and Jack London's cabin.
Attraction type: Town centre/square/plaza
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- 17 Jun 2009 "Okay, I guess"
- 4 Jun 2007 "Relaxing"
- 16 Feb 2004 "deserted but fun"
All kinds of fresh produce draw large crowds.
Attraction type: Flea/street market
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Three-mile bike trail that zips cyclists along Oakland's waterfront.
Attraction type: Biking trail (road)
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#19 of 40 attractions in Oakland
A throwback to the 1930s with its art deco architecture.
Attraction type: Cinema
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- 12 Jan 2004 "Beautiful - Great for concerts"
- 5 Jan 2004 "Beautiful place!"
Oakland's historic "Old Man's Park" is a favorite for local residents.
Attraction type: Urban park
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