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Visiting Oakland

Travellers to Oakland give high marks for the fun sporting events, entertainment choices and theatre. This city also attracts tourists with its live music, architecture and art. Top sights in the city include Oakland Museum of California, Jack London Square and Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive.

• There are 328 hotels and other accommodation options in Oakland
• The closest major airport is in Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.), 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from the city centre
• The next closest is in Hayward, CA (HWD-Hayward Executive), 13 mi (20.9 km) away

Sightseeing and Staying in Oakland

Known for its theatres, live music and opera, the city's cultural venues include Oakland Museum of California, Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive and Greek Theater. Attractions like Oakland Zoo and Children's Fairyland are fun for everyone, not just kids. The city is notable for landmarks like Jack London Square, Old Oakland and Cathedral of Christ the Light.

In Berkeley, you can choose from 328 hotels and other accommodation options to make planning easier for your holiday getaway at an affordable rate. Here are top ranked ones based on our user reviews:

• Hampton Inn Oakland-Hayward - With a stay at this 2.5-star hotel, guests can enjoy access to free breakfast and an outdoor pool, along with free WiFi. It's a favourite with Expedia travellers for its central location and helpful staff.
• The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay - Our customers like the beach locale and clean rooms at this hotel. This 2.5-star hotel features free breakfast, an outdoor pool and free WiFi.
• Holiday Inn Express Union City - San Jose - With a stay at this 2.5-star hotel, guests can enjoy access to free breakfast and an outdoor pool, along with free WiFi. Expedia customers like its overall value and convenient parking.

Other favourite sights in Oakland include Chabot Space and Science Center, University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley and Oracle Arena. Outside the city, popular places to visit include Oracle Park, located 6.8 mi (11 km) from the heart of the city, and Exploratorium, which is 7 mi/11.3 km away.

Getting around Oakland

With so many transport options, exploring all of Oakland is simple. Walk to nearby metro stations such as 12th St - Oakland City Center Station, 19th St Station and Lake Merritt Station. If you want to journey outside the area, hop aboard a train from Oakland-Jack London Square Station, Emeryville Station or Berkeley Station.

Dressing for Oakland

• Between January and March, you can expect the daytime average to be around 18°C and the night-time average to be 7°C
• From April to June, temperatures average about 22°C during the day and 10°C at night
• July to September averages 24°C during the day and 13°C at night
• Between October and December, the average temperature is 23°C during the day and 7°C at night
• Average annual rainfall for Oakland is 597 millimetres
• Hottest months are usually September and August with an average temperature of 23°C, while the coldest months are January and December with an average of 7°C