Local Destinations
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Berkeley
26 Mins from OAK
Stroll the University of California Berkeley campus of treat your self to dinner at Alice Water’s Chez Panisse.
Walnut Creek
31 Minutes from OAK
Walnut Creek offers a mix of laid-back California lifestyle and metropolitan flair. Located at the base of Mt. Diablo, the city brings together an eclectic collection of culture, award-winning shopping, outdoor activity, and cuisine.
Chabot Space & Science Center
23 Minutes from OAK
Nestled in the Oakland hills, is dedicated to inspiring and educating learners of all ages about the wonders of space and Planet Earth. Families can explore space and science together through hands-on exhibits, historic telescopes, and interactive experiences that make learning fun. With a focus on STEM education and accessibility, Chabot enables young learners imagine their future in science—and their place in the universe.
Oakland Zoo
13 Minutes from OAK
Home to 850+ animals, Oakland Zoo deepens connections with wildlife through naturalistic habitats, rescue efforts, and conservation, envisioning a planet where all species thrive together.
Broadway Plaza
32 Minutes from OAK
Broadway Plaza is the Bay Area’s premier upscale outdoor shopping experience.
Children’s Fairyland
18 Minutes from OAK
Children’s Fairyland is a storybook theme park on the shores of Lake Merritt, delighting families with young children since 1950. The beloved Oakland destination features whimsical playsets, tot-sized rides, friendly animals, and puppet shows that spark imagination and create lasting memories.
Oakland Museum of California
13 Mins from OAK
Through art, history and natural sciences, The Oakland Museum of California tells the extraordinary stories of California and its people.
Lake Merritt
14 Mins from OAK
Lake Merritt is a large tidal lagoon in the center of Oakland, California, just east of downtown. It is surrounded by parkland and city neighborhoods.
Jack London Square
15 Mins from OAK
Jack London Square is Oakland’s waterfront home for dining and special events – including a year-round farmers’ market.
Uptown
16 Mins from OAK
Experience the vibrant nightlife scene centered around Oakland’s up-and-coming Uptown district.
The Ferry Building
27 Mins from OAK
The Ferry Building is located along the Embarcadero at the center of a transit hub that connects all of San Francisco’s neighborhoods and the Bay Area.
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The Marin Headlands
52 Minutes from OAK
The Marin Headlands is a hilly peninsula at the southernmost end of Marin County, California, USA, located just north of San Francisco across the Golden Gate Bridge
Silicon Valley
42 Minutes from OAK
Silicon Valley is known as the as technology capital of the world.
Golden Gate Park
42 Mins from OAK
Within Golden Gate Park’s 1,017 acres you’ll discover gardens, playgrounds, lakes, picnic groves, trails, and monuments, plus an array of cultural venues, events, and activities.
Union Square
31 Mins from OAK
Home to countless boutiques and galleries, Union Square is in the heart of downtown San Francisco.
Pier 39 & Fisherman’s Wharf
35 Mins from OAK
Stop by Pier 39 and Fisherman’s Wharf to see the sea lions that have inhabited the area for almost 25 years, and experience San Francisco’s historic working waterfront.
Wine Country
50 Minutes from OAK
Northern California is world renowned for it’s wine, and many popular regions like Napa Valley, Sonoma, and Russian River, are just outside of the San Francisco Bay Area.
Chinatown
33 Mins from OAK
San Francisco’s Chinatown district is the oldest in North America and one of the largest Chinese communities outside of Asia.
Lake Tahoe
3 Hours 16 Minutes from OAK
In Tahoe you’ll find some of the best skiing in the West, and the crystal clear waters of Lake Tahoe.
Yosemite National Park
3 Hours 8 Minutes from OAK
Yosemite National Park is best known for its waterfalls, and the legendary Half Dome, but within its nearly 1,200 square miles, you can find deep valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant sequoia redwoods, and a vast wilderness area.
Santa Cruz
1 Hour 13 Minutes from OAK
Hit the beach in Santa Cruz, and be sure to check out the boardwalk.
Big Sur & Monterey Bay
2 Hours from OAK
Experience the breathtaking Monterey Bay & Big Sur coastline as you wind your way along Highway One, an iconic California road trip.