Attractions in Oakland, California

Amusements

Children's Fairyland 510-452-2259
699 Bellevue Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610
Popular nursery rhymes come to life at this enchanting three-dimensional fantasy park that sits on ten beautiful acres and features many exhibits and rides for children... more info map
Museum of Children's Art 510-465-8770
538 Ninth Street, Oakland, CA 94607
Located Between Washington & Clay
You can view exhibits created by children, as well as participate in art classes and working studios, while at this children's museum. more info map

Historic Homes & Buildings

Cameron-Stanford House 510-874-7802
1418 Lakeside Drive, Oakland, CA 94612
Located on the Shores of Lake Merritt
The only remaining Victorian mansion on Lake Merritt, the restored Camron-Stanford House was the first museum in the City of Oakland. Guests may enjoy "meticulously... more info map
Dunsmuir House and Gardens Historic Estate 510-615-5555
2960 Peralta Oaks Court, Oakland, CA 94615
This 16,224 square foot, 37 room Colonial Revival mansion features ten fireplaces, a Tiffany-style dome ceiling, and inlaid parquet floors. The home allows visitors to... more info map
Pardee Home Museum 510-444-2187
672 Eleventh Street, Oakland, CA 94607
This National Historic Landmark home is one of the greatest architectural buildings of Northern California and it gives visitors a glimpse into the lives of the Pardee... more info map

Historic Sites & Monuments

Mountain View Cemetery 510-658-2588
5000 Piedmont Avenue, Oakland, CA 94611
A historic 223-acre, Frederick Law Olmsted-designed cemetery located in the foothills of Oakland and Piedmont. more info

Museums & Galleries

African-American Museum and Library of Oakland 510-238-6716
659 Fourteenth Street, Oakland, CA 94612
This museum and library is dedicated to preserving, interpreting, and sharing the African-American experience in California through its many exhibits and artifacts. more info map
Crucible 510-444-0919
1260 Seventh Street, Oakland, CA 94607
The Crucible is "a non-profit educational collaboration of arts, industry and community." A sculpture studio, educational foundry, and metal fabrication shop, The... more info map
Ebony Museum of Art 510-763-0745
1034 Fourteenth Street, Oakland, CA 95619
This museum preserves and presents African-American art, as well as promotes greater appreciation of African-American heritage. Tours are available. more info map
Joyce Gordon Gallery 510-465-8928
406 14th Street, Oakland, CA 94612
Located in the Downtown District of Oakland
Joyce Gordon Gallery is a commercial fine art gallery that exhibits art that "reflects the social and cultural diversity of the Bay Area and international artists." more info
Junior Center of Art and Science 510-839-5777
558 Bellevue Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610
Visitors will enjoy the potter studios, art activity rooms, animal-drawing areas, and the many exhibits at this cultural arts center. more info map
Mills College Art Museum 510-430-2164
5000 MacArthur Boulevard, Oakland, CA 95619
This museum holds a collection of local and international exhibits, European and American prints, Chinese and Japanese ceramics, Asian and South American textiles, and... more info map
Oakland Asian Cultural Center 510-637-0455
388 Ninth Street, Suite 290, Oakland, CA 94607
The largest Asian-American culture center in the nation, this center contains art and photography exhibits and it offers classes and educational programs. more info map
Oakland Aviation Museum 510-638-7100
8260 Boeing Street, #621, Oakland, CA 95619
Discover fascinating aircraft displays, artifacts, a giant flying boat, and an Electra similar to the one flown by Amelia Earhart while at this museum. more info map
Oakland Museum of California 510-238-2200
1000 Oak Street, Oakland, CA 94607
This award-winning museum is one of the most architecturally interesting museums in the country and it has a three-tier blend of spacious galleries, terraces, sculpture... more info map
Oakland Museum of California 510-318-8400
1000 Oak Street (at 10th Street), Oakland, CA 94607
Oakland Museum of California's collections of more than 1.9 million objects include seminal art works, historical artifacts, ethnographic objects, natural specimens, and... more info
USS Potomac 510-627-1502
P.O. Box 2064, Oakland, CA 94604
Located at FDR Pier, Clay Street at Embarcadero
Called the "Floating White House" by Franklin Delano Roosevelt, this 165 foot National Historic Landmark is one of the few floating museums in the country with exhibits... more info

Parks, Gardens & Zoos

Joaquin Miller Park 510-531-9597
3300 Joaquin Miller Road, Oakland, CA 94602
This 500 acre forest is one of the last urban redwood groves and it is named for the poet and environmentalist who made his home here. It houses the Woodminster... more info map
Lakeside Park 510-238-3208
666 Bellevue Avenue, Oakland, CA 94619
This 122 acre park is home to Lake Merritt, the largest saltwater lake in the United States. It is also home to formal gardens, a children's amusement park, and plenty... more info map
Morcom Amphitheater of Roses 510-238-3187
700 Jean Street, Oakland, CA 94610
This eight acre municipal rose garden offers more than 6,000 rose bushes of all varieties. The bloom season is from May through September. more info map
Oakland Zoo, The 510-632-9525
9777 Golf Links Road, Oakland, CA 94605
Located at Knowland Park
This zoo features over 375 native and exotic animals of 114 species in their native habitat environments. It also offers educational activities, a library, and a... more info map
Redwood Regional Park 510-635-0138
Located on Redwood Road near Skyline Boulevard
One of the oldest parks in the East Bay, this park features five-mile, ten-mile, and sixtenn-mile walking and running loops, all shaded by its 150-foot-tall redwood... more info
Rotary Nature Center 510-238-3739
600 Bellevue Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610
This place is the oldest wildlife refuge in the United States where you can observe resident and migratory waterfowl up close. Educational programs are available. more info map
Tilden Regional Park 510-562-7275
482 Grizzly Peak Road, Oakland, CA 94612
Nestled on 2,077 acres, this park features a botanical garden, an 18 hole golf course, petting zoo, and miles of hiking, biking, and running trails. Peace Grove, the... more info

Science & Technology

Chabot Space and Science Center 510-336-7300
10000 Skyline Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94619
This 86,000 square foot center features one of the largest public telescopes in the United States plus it offers a space-flight simulator, a 250-seat planetarium, a... more info map

Tours & Cruises

Gondola Servizio 510-663-6603
568 Bellevue Avenue, Oakland, CA 94619
Take a private cruise on Lake Merritt in authentic gondolas that were handbuilt in Venice and be entertained by a serenading gondolier. more info map
Port of Oakland 510-627-1100
530 Water Street, Oakland, CA 94607
Established in 1927, this port is one of the five busiest in the United States, as well as in the top 20 worldwide. The port offers harbor tours the third Thursday of... more info map

Vineyards, Wineries & Breweries

Pacific Coast Brewing Co.
906 Washington St., Oakland, CA 94607-4032
Very few brewpubs offer beer from other breweries, but in their quest to open the ultimate beer emporium, Steve Wolff and Don Gortemiller have gone out of their way to... more info map

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