- Our list of the best things to do in Oakland, California, features the top 1026 nearby activities — including 363 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Oakland, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Food & Drink, Entertainment & Shows, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 27 things to do within the city of Oakland, CA , followed by 999 popular activities in nearby cities, including San Francisco, Pacifica, Berkeley, San Carlos, South San Francisco, Sausalito, San Ramon, Richmond, Vallejo, Concord, Martinez, Walnut Creek, Hayward, Alameda, San Leandro, Dublin, Newark, Benicia, San Bruno, San Mateo, Union City, Castro Valley, Belmont, Redwood City, San Rafael, Half Moon Bay, Daly City, Fremont, Danville, Burlingame, Pleasant Hill, Pleasanton, Tiburon, Menlo Park, Lafayette, Novato, San Pablo, Pittsburg, Livermore, Lodi and Santa Ynez
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With a balloon ride, a train ride, and its 'Humphrey the Whale Ride' attractions, Small World Park offers a classic amusement park experience. Guests can also dine at the location's snack bar or rent its party castle.
25.4 Miles
Where the Pescadero River enters the sea, Pescadero Beach begins. Stretching one mile on the shoreline, the beach has sandy coves and rocky cliffs, which are suited for fishing and picnics.
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The Broadway West Theatre Company, an award-winning unit, produces theatrical performances in the comedy, mystery, and drama genres. The location also offers open auditions for locals who wish to get involved.
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A movie theater with eight screens, Century Rowland Plaza displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers mobile ticketing, arcade games and a snack bar with food and drinks.
25.5 Miles
Located on University Avenue, Da Hookah Spot offers a relaxed atmosphere for you to enjoy herbal shisha via the use of an oriental smoking pipe, whilst chatting to friends, drinking smoothies and listening to music.
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680 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto, CA 94304
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Palo Alto's finest mall is The Stanford Shopping Center. The complex includes major clothing retailers, sourvenir shops, department stores, a hair salon and a variety of restaurants in its food court.
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Palo Alto's The Stanford Theatre is dedicated to the art of cinema and its role in American culture. The theater has a Wurlitzer organ for silent film screenings, and frequently hosts independent festivals.
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Palo Alto's The Wine Room is essentially a neighborhood lounge that serves exclusively wine as far as beverages go. The lounge offers two distinctive rooms and environments - one with televisions and a more active feel, the other more intimate.
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The Aquarius Theatre is a retro styled movie theater that offers a vintage theater experience. One of a few small theaters showing limited release, independent, and foreign films, this double theater features a concession stand and an old-fashioned atmosphere.
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Situated inside the Stanford campus, Cantor Arts Center houses a variety of artworks from all over the world spanning the time period of many centuries. The temporary galleries showcase more contemporary work. The adjoining Rodin Sculpture Garden is also beautiful. Admission is free.