An important industrial port city in California, Oakland is one of the most culturally and racially diverse cities in America. Its African-American culture has led to traditional soul food and made it a leading culinary town in the country. The city will tempt you through its great food scene, landscapes with Redwoods, Art Deco theatres, live street affairs, urban lakes, and the list continues. And, if you want to listen to some fresh live hip-pop music, straight move to this dazzling town. 

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Top-alluring Tourist Attractions

Oakland Museum of California

Formerly known as Oakland Museum, Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) is dedicated to Californian art, history, and natural sciences. Established in 1969, it has three tiers with temporary exhibition galleries, a restaurant, and an auditorium. Telling the extraordinary story of California, this interdisciplinary museum has more than 1.8 million objects. Its art pieces include the collection of noted painters from William Keith, George Henry Burgess, Addie L. Ballou, Granville Redmond, etc. History is being demonstrated through artifacts from the era before Europeans arrived to the 21st century and other collections from California. Natural Sciences collection showcases biological diversity specimens. In a whole, it presents the rich heritage and culture of California. 

Children's Fairyland

Children's Fairyland is one of the earliest themed amusement parks in the US. Serving since 1950, this whimsical park has 10 acres of storybooks, play sets, small rides, and animals. This fairyland is said to be an inspiration for Walt Disney who brought classic fairy tales to life in the form of Disneyworld. It also houses one of the oldest puppet theatres in the country called Open Storybook Puppet Theater. This theater shows three performances a day with more than 150 puppets based on classic fairytales and folktales like Pinocchio, the Pied Piper, and the Three Little Pigs. Some of the other highlights of the parks are the spiderweb Ferris wheel, the Jolly Trolly (a train), and a carousel.  

Lake Merritt

Positioned in the center of the town, Lake Merritt is one the beautiful things that have happened to Oakland or we can say, ‘The Jewel’ of the city. It is a large tidal lagoon enclosed by parkland and other city neighborhoods. During the nighttime, it is no less than a festival affair as it is heavily lit by 126 lampposts with 3,400 bulbs encircling the lake which is known as a ‘necklace of lights’. It is also home to a marvelous variety of bird life such as pelicans, black cormorants, the snowy egret, and Canadian geese. It is surrounded by a green space, a Lakeside Park which is a great picnic spot and a scenic path where locals like to walk and jog around. You can also enjoy gondola rides across the lake for more scenic pleasure. 

The Best Time to Visit 

The city of Oakland is a year-round destination where summers are warm and dry and winters feature mild and wet temperatures. The best time to visit the place is in summer between June through late August. It has a plethora of outdoor activities and lots of entertainment for your enjoyment. It also witnesses a great number of tourists due to great festivals and events happening around. Winters are mild but experience most of the rainfall. Mid-spring is also a good time to visit the city. 

Airports

Oakland International Airport (OAK)

Oakland Facts

Country/State: The United States/California

Population: ∽425,195 (2017)

Currency: The United States Dollar

Language: English

Visa on Arrival: A citizen of a foreign country who wants to enter the United States normally must first get a U.S. visa, which is placed in the traveler’s passport, a travel document issued by the passenger’s country of citizenship. For further details, check the official website: https://travel.state.gov

Emergency: Dial 9-1-1 (All services)

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