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Oakland's Fall Festivals & Events 2023

The City of Oakland offers great live music, events, dining and outdoor fun all year round, and the fall season brings unique festivities that you can only find here. From discovering new beers at Oaktoberfest in the Diamond to immersing yourself at the Dia de los Muertos Festival in Fruitvale…

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History of Hispanic Culture in Fruitvale

Formerly an unincorporated neighborhood, “Fruit Vale,” was established by Oakland settler and horticulturist, abolitionist and Quaker, Henderson Luelling. What we now called Fruitvale wasn’t always a mostly Latinx neighborhood. Contrary to what some might think, the first Latinx Oakland…

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Best Places To Eat in Fruitvale

This East Oakland neighborhood was once called 'Brays' and 'Fruit Vale' thanks to the cherry and apricot orchards which could be found in the neighborhood before what we now know as Fruitvale became incorporated in 1909. Now, 110 years later, you can still find an abundance of fruits and…

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Best Burritos in Oakland, California

We take our jobs as the experts on all things Oakland seriously. So much so that we've handed our team their toughest assignment yet to find the best burritos in Oakland. Sure, it's a tough job, but we are up to the challenge. We've scoured the town, hitting up food trucks, taquerias, and…

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Outdoor Group Activities in Oakland, California

Welcome to Oakland, California! Attending a conference or meeting can be a great opportunity to learn and network, from indoor traditional settings to outdoor spaces. Luckily, Oakland offers a wide variety of outdoor activities that are perfect for groups looking to unwind and enjoy some fresh air…

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Oakland Hotels with Outdoor Meeting Space

If you're planning a business trip or a corporate event in the East Bay, outdoor meeting spaces can provide a unique and refreshing atmosphere for your attendees. In this blog, we will explore some of the best hotels in Oakland that offer outdoor meeting spaces for gatherings of all sizes…

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Top Dog-Friendly Breweries in Oakland, California

Beers and bratwurst. IPAs and a heavy hand with hops. There are pairings in the beer world that just make sense together, and dogs and breweries certainly make the list. If you’re looking for locations in Oakland where you can enjoy a pint with your pooch, check out some of our favorite…

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A LGBTQ+ Bar Crawl in Downtown Oakland

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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A Glimpse at Oakland's LGBTQ Owned Business Scene

According to the Census, Oakland along with San Francisco make up the most queer metropolitan area in America, so it’s no surprise that Oakland’s diverse and creative population includes many LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs. From nightlife to dining to shopping, many of Oakland’s unique businesses are owned by…

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