With the San Francisco Bay Area welcoming football fans from across the country for Super Bowl LX, Oakland shines as your perfect home base! With so many events taking place, make sure to stay in one great location and visit many, book your stay in a city that allows you to explore the entire region…
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It's the holiday season here in Oakland, California! Plan a visit to The Town and you will find plenty of ways to get in the holiday spirit! Here’s a list for holiday shopping, and more to get you started! Get your calendar out, select the holiday events that look the most fun for you and your…
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As the weather gets cooler and holiday cheer is shared throughout The Town, we'll be your guide to the local gems that offer a unique shopping experience. From handmade crafts to delectable treats, these holiday markets are a treasure trove of homemade goods that will delight even the most…
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Bringing houseplants into your home does more than liven up your space—they offer a daily dose of calm, connection, and care. As more people embrace the joys of “plant parenthood,” nurturing greenery has become a popular form of self-care and a step toward more sustainable living. Thankfully…
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There’s arguably no food that’s more simple yet simultaneously so complex than the good ‘ole hamburger. A soft squishy bun and ground beef patty are all you need to start, but they’re infinitely customizable. Whether you like them tavern style thick or smashed thin and crispy, the addition of cheese…
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Planning a meeting or conference in Oakland? You're not in it alone. The Visit Oakland sales and services team is here to make your experience seamless, successful, and stress-free. From start to finish, we offer a robust suite of complementary services and materials designed to support planners and…
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Oakland Style (October 8-12, 2025) takes the traditional fashion week and expands it. The sampling of art, music, food, fashion and culture, proves that The Town has an amazing style that is all its own. Wondering which event to attend during the third annual celebration? Check out our day-by-day…
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Looking to add fresh air and relaxation to your Oakland Style experience? Our Self-Guided Walking Guide to Oakland’s City Parks, put together by our friends at the Oakland Parks and Recreation Foundation, highlights the best green spaces to explore before or after each day’s events. From lakeside…
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Oakland boasts one of the highest concentrations of LGBTQ+ households in the nation, and has long enjoyed LGBTQ+ leadership in local government. Oakland's vibrant LGBTQ+ community is complemented by a thriving LGBTQ+ business community. If you're coming to Oakland to enjoy its uniquely timed…
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Home to America’s oldest continuously-operating gay bar, Oakland boasts a vibrant queer culture that can be by turns younger, more Black, more femme, and more family-oriented than its famously queer neighbor across the Bay. Local gay nightlife long took the form of itinerant, underground parties…
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