Welcome to Oakland
A diverse community nestled on the San Francisco Bay with a strong art and cultural scene
Oakland is a city in California famous for its contributions to culture, technology, literature, and politics and is considered a "boomerang town." It is a populous community on the eastern side of the San Francisco Bay, 12 miles east of San Francisco and five miles south of Berkeley. The community is ideal for national and international travel with the Oakland International Airport.
Oakland has a unique and distinct identity, much like the specific identity of San Francisco. It is a city that feels hip and young and is filled with public art, live music, and a thriving music scene that has kept it at the forefront of popular culture. It has a flourishing cultural life, attractive parks, and high-quality restaurants. Most importantly, Oakland has an outstanding quality of life for its residents.
The community has beautiful homes and buildings, many of which have been preserved and reinvented into modern architecture. The houses and buildings of Oakland are as varied as they are beautiful and take advantage of Bay views and the warm year-round climate with large outdoor living spaces and pools.
What to Love
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Vibrant art, music, and culture scene
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Water access and beautiful Bay views
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Beautiful homes and warm climate
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Proximity to San Francisco
Local Lifestyle
The lifestyle in Oakland, California, is known for its vibrant music scene, diversity, and easy living. The city is also known for its support for local businesses, as well as its youth-oriented cultural and sporting events. It is a rich foodie destination, with many restaurants from Italian to Greek and fine dining to casual. Oakland has long been known for its beautiful environment, natural resources, and welcoming locals. It is a great place to live and an excellent place for San Franciscans to visit. Maintaining a diverse, bustling population, Oakland has a lot to offer and is a great place to live. The people are open, accepting, and friendly in the city.
Dining, Entertainment & Shopping
Smokin Woods BBQ uses natural apple, cheery, mesquite, oak, and pecan smoked woods to give their BBQ a robust and delicious flavor. Have a Heart Oakland Downtown is a cannabis dispensary that carries the best cannabis items and has expert staff to help customers find the right products.
Drake’s Dealership is a rustic, whimsical beer garden and taphouse that serves wood-fired pizza and the popular huckleberry drink. Blue Bottle Coffee is a trendy specialty coffee shop that serves upscale beverages, pastries, whole bean coffee, and brewing equipment.
Things to Do
Dr. Aurelia Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park is an 1,800-acre park with redwoods, evergreens, and grasslands. The peaceful park is home to wildlife, including the rare golden eagle and the Alameda striped racer. There are many scenic hiking trails, picnic areas, open grass areas, a playscape, and event areas. Temescal Regional Recreation Area is a convenient location for swimming, fishing, and sunbathing. The park has wheelchair-accessible trails, a beach house, a dock for fishing, and a playground.
The RingCentral Coliseum, also known as the Oakland Coliseum, is a sports stadium for major league baseball. Claremont Country Club is a favorite country club and golf spot for many locals. The private club includes many luxury amenities, including an 18-hole golf course, tennis courts, outdoor pools, a fitness center, and a beautiful Tudor-style clubhouse.
Schools
Oakland Unified School District is a high-achieving public education system that focuses on the whole student. The district serves more than 34,000 students across Oakland and surrounding areas.