Discover the perfect dog park for you and adventurous pooch and explore the wonders of Oakland’s urban wildlands. Oakland’s Park, Recreation and Youth Development offers multiple fenced dog play areas; on-leash areas; and off-leash parks - including Estuary Park; Glenn Daniel/King Estate; Park…
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Planning a trip to Oakland with your furry friend but not sure where to go eat? Luckily for you, Oakland is home to many pet-friendly restaurants that you will need to your itinerary. Here are 10 dog-friendly restaurants in Oakland that offer you the opportunity to go out together in The Town! 1…
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Pack your bags, pack your pup (don’t forget a leash for lots of discovery walks!) and explore dog-friendly Hotels in Oakland where your entire family may enjoy a fun getaway with more than a dozen pet-friendly hotels, resorts, and inns to explore and discover. Starting with the AC Hotel Oakland…
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Oakland is a beautiful city ready to inspire romance. Whether you’re a lover of the great outdoors, passionate about food and cocktails, crazy for music, seeking heart pumping adventure or simply desire lots of fun – Oakland has it all.The Town features so many diverse experiences the date…
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Great chocolate is easy to find in Oakland! The Town is rich with chocolatiers creating some of the most decadent chocolate around. From jewel like truffles to vegan bars – these only-in-Oakland treats will make your valentine’s heart melt and their mouth water. Visit Oakland, visit one of these…
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Oakland’s deep roots in black culture are celebrated through the city’s food, music, art, and creativity. Here are a few ways to safely spend a weekend celebrating The Town’s black-owned businesses, events, and history during Black History Month! Friday Start your weekend off with a delicious…
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Every week in Oakland, there are numbers of vendors scattered around The Town’s various farmers’ markets, selling handcrafted products directly to new and regular customers. For this piece, we’re highlighting vegan-only products that are made in Oakland and sold at Oakland farmers’ markets. Get to…
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Oakland and cannabis have been best buds for a long time, and they have made some important history together: Harborside Oakland is where the very first legal sale of recreational cannabis happened in California in 2016, and Oakland is home to the first equity-owned cannabis retail facility in the…
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Plants are an important part of your household. They provide the opportunity to reconnect or even begin to cultivate a relationship with nature. There is something to be said for the act of nurturing and caring for plants that has created a "plant therapy" renaissance as a way to practice self-care…
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Oaklanders are a crafty bunch who are working diligently to bring manufacturing back to their home town. And they are succeeding. Check out these made-in-town pieces to get a taste of Oaklands manufacturer spirit! Clothing McMullen Founded in 2007 by Sherri McMullen in Oakland, McMullen is an all…
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