- 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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San Bruno Mountain is one of the United State's largest urban open spaces. The 3,300 acres of undeveloped land atop the mountain are most frequented for hiking and sightseeing.
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363 Catherine Drive, South San Francisco, CA 94080
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As an outrigger paddling club, San Francisco Outrigger Canoe Center hosts a variety of races in the San Francisco Bay for visitors to watch. Visitors can also attend outrigger practices to learn the basics of Hawaiian canoeing.
14.2 Miles
80%
20 votes
22400 Woodroe Avenue, Hayward, CA 94541
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Spanning 101 acres, Don Castro Regional Recreation Area offers a wide array of activities for visitors. A clear blue lagoon is suitable for swimming, and features a beach patrolled by lifeguards. There are also areas for picnicking and fishing.
14.2 Miles
64%
84 votes
1150 El Camino Real, Ste 142, The Shops at Tanforan, San Bruno, CA 94066
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From stacking blocks to train sets, Hop-N-Play Indoor Playground offers children a variety of recreational activities in its entertainment complex. There are slides, water beds, and ball pits for children to play in.
14.2 Miles
80%
5 votes
San Bruno City Park, 1125 Crystal Springs Road, San Bruno, CA 94096
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In warm weather, San Bruno City park features its City of San Bruno Free Concerts in the Park series. Performing in the Rotary Pavilion, live brands bring a variety of music to the park including country, Motown, swing and rock.
14.3 Miles
Hayward Plunge is a swimming pool offering daily lap swim sessions. The pool also hosts open swim sessions and offers swimming lessons, as well as water exercise programs. Lifeguards are on duty at all times.
14.3 Miles
82%
11 votes
2058 D Street, Hayward, CA 94541
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San Felipe Park - Hayward Area Recreation District offers a wide array of recreational amenities. These include basketball, playgrounds, a community center, open lawn areas, barbecues, picnic areas with tables along with restrooms.
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A public park, Hayward Memorial Park features the Hayward Plunge, which is an aquatics and swimming center that dates back to 1936. The park is also a trailhead for a network of wilderness trails.
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Mar Vista Stable is a horse stable providing riding lessons and equine boarding. Visitors can receive professional lessons and take guided trail rides down the seacoast of Northern California, and a kid's summer horseback riding camp is also available.
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With seven lanes to choose from, Pleasant Hill Aquatics offers visitors a lap pool for swimming laps and cooling off in the sun. Visitors can reserve the patio for private events like birthday parties.