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Oakland has been moving and shaking for generations. Not surprisingly, stories and trends from Oakland are making worldwide headlines and topping “Best Of” lists.

The Visit Oakland Public Relations department is here to provide local, national, and international journalists with the latest destination stories and news to share what makes the Town shine. Scroll through our media services, or contact us directly at pr@visitoakland.com.

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Cool California - Oakland

Oakland Pridefest amplifies LGBTQ+ community with citywide celebration of diversity

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Oakland Pridefest Celebrates Diversity on September 10th

Different dishes at Parche Colombian Restaurant in Oakland California.

Wining And Dining Surprises In San Francisco, Oakland, And Wine Country

Lake Merritt Aerial

Exploring the Best Places to Visit in Oakland, California: A Traveler’s Delight

Commis KTVU 2 Interview

Oakland opens its doors to Michelin Guide

Food dishes at AlaMar Kitchen and Bar in Oakland California

Visit Oakland to Partner with Platform by the James Beard Foundation This July

Food & Beverage Magazine

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Oakland recovers more than 80% of pre-Covid visitors, tourism spending

San Francisco Business Times

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Only Oakland: Bay Area Fun

She Buys Travel Photo

Fun Things to Do in Oakland California on a Visit to the East Bay

She Buys Travel

California LIVE Cover Photo for ORW 2023

California LIVE: Oakland Restaurant Week 2023

Agave Uptown Forbes by Chelsea Davis

Feast Your Way Through The East Bay: Oakland Restaurant Week 2023

Joes Modern Thai on ABC Bay Area

Asian Pacific America: Oakland Restaurant Week

Food at Homeroom in Oakland

Oakland Restaurant Owner Drives Change in Industry

KRON 4 Chicken and Waffles

Oakland Restaurant Week kicks off: Home of Chicken and Waffles

FOX 2 Oakland Restaurant Week interview with Pomalla Mica Talmor

Oakland Restaurant Week: Featuring Pomella

Variety of Dishes at Bardo in Oakland California

Oakland Restaurant Week Kicks Off a 10-Day Celebration of The Town’s Culinary Scene

The San Francisco Standard

Wahpepah's Kitchen on KTVU for ORW 2023

Oakland Restaurant Week 2023 featuring Wahpepah's Kitchen

Peter Gamez posing in front of mural in Oakland

Visit Oakland: Destino Multicultural Inclusivo y Accesible

La Agencia de Viajes (Mexico)

Jo's Modern Thai Seafood Dish

Michelin adds 3 new Bay Area restaurants to Bib Gourmand ahead of complete list reveal

Mountain View Cemetery offers beautiful views of the Bay.

40-Time Jeopardy! Winner Amy Schneider Shows Us How to Best Explore Oakland, California

Peter Gamez Sitting on Bench

Visit Oakland’s CEO shares insights about the city’s renaissance and trailblazing Cannabis Trail

Journeys of Discovery with Tom Wilmer

Calavera Oakland Cocktails

Oakland’s Calavera Mexican Kitchen & Bar Rocks

Journeys of Discovery with Tom Wilmer

Astronaut outfit displayed at the Nasa Experience at Chabot Space & Science Center, Oakland California

Hands-on engagement for kids and families at Oakland’s Chabot Space + Science Center

Journeys of Discovery with Tom Wilmer

OMCA Oakland Museum of California

Oakland, California’s fascinating Museum of California

Journeys of Discovery with Tom Wilmer

Claremont Hotel & Spa

Claremont Hotel--an Oakland/Berkeley Hills icon for more than a century

Journeys of Discovery with Tom Wilmer

Oakland Zoo - Grizzly Exhibit

The Oakland Zoo—high on a hilltop, celebrates its 100th anniversary

Journeys of Discovery with Tom Wilmer

Be All In California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Convention 2022

Oakland to host largest Hispanic-owned biz network conference

Front of the Kissel Hotel in Oakland California

Visit the Bay Area, but we don't mean San Francisco

Pasadena Now WEEKENDR

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Cheer On Oakland Roots Soccer Team

Bon Appetit Article Photo

Oakland Is America’s New Queer Food Capital. Here’s Where to Eat

Black Joy Parade Attendees

12 Top Destinations to Visit to Celebrate Juneteenth

Looking up at the Claremont hotel in Oakland, CA between the palm trees

Claremont Club & Spa's Picturesque and Graceful Charms Welcome Oakland and Berkeley Visitors

Roseville Today

Conde Nast Article

For Author Leila Mottley, A Changing Oakland Will Always Be Home

Welcome to Oakland Sign exhibit at Oakland Museum of California

Oakland remains a diverse mosaic of Urban Delights as it Celebrates 170th Birthday

Roseville Today

Cannabis Trail Stories

Eco Cannabis Dispensary interior photo

Eco Cannabis—engaging Oakland, California’s social equity participants

Journeys of Discovery with Tom Wilmer

Harborside in Oakland California

Harborside - a popular stop on Visit Oakland’s Cannabis Trail

Journeys of Discovery with Tom Wilmer

Oaksterdam NPR Tom Wilmer

Oaksterdam University - essential ingredient on Oakland’s Cannabis Trail

Journeys of Discovery with Tom Wilmer

Peter Gamez Sitting on Bench

Visit Oakland’s CEO shares insights about the city’s renaissance and trailblazing Cannabis Trail

Journeys of Discovery with Tom Wilmer

Different cannabis products at Ivy Hill Cannabis Dispensary in Oakland California

Your guide to 420-friendly travel in California

View of green trees and rolling hills at Roberts Regional Park

Exploring Oakland California’s art, zoo, cannabis trail, cuisine and more

Journeys of Discovery with Tom Wilmer

The Cannabis Trail Plaque at BluntsandMoore

Wine Trail are 10 a Penny, But How About a Cannabis Trail?

Gourmet On The Road

Exterior of Ivy Hill Cannabis in Oakland California

Blaze the Oakland Cannabis Trail

Cannabis Leaves

Amazing Weed-Friendly Travel Ideas For Summer Vacation

Green Entrepreneur

Marijuana Plant

Cannabis Tourism Is Now A $17 Billion Industry—And It’s Just Taking Off

Vegan Trail Stories

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Is This City the Capital of Vegan Dining in America?

Sunset Magazine

Plate of food at Souley Vegan in Oakland California

Incredible Oakland Food Trails You Can't Miss

She Buys Travel Photo

Fun Things to Do in Oakland California on a Visit to the East Bay

She Buys Travel

Plate of food at Roasted and Raw in Oakland California

Foodies, chart your course for Oakland’s new vegan trail

KTVU Fox Interview for Vegan Trail

Oakland's Vegan Trail

Plate of food at Vegan Mob in Oakland

Explore the Oakland Vegan Trail

Dish at Hella Nuts

Foodies, chart your course for Oakland’s new vegan trail

Oakland Vegan Trail in Roseville Today

Visit Oakland Cultivates the Oakland Vegan Trail

Roseville Today

Jasmin and Chris - Sweet Simple Vegan - visiting Millenium in Oakland California

Vegan in Oakland

Sweet Simple Vegan

Lake Merritt

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Old Oakland Neighborhood

Laurel Mural Photo

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Communications & Public Relations

Renee Roberts

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