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Culture, Dining, and Entertainment in Oakland

Experience Downtown Oakland’s creative culture, diverse cuisine, museums, music, nightlife, and historic landmarks from a spacious Alameda suite. Located only 2.5 miles from the hotel, downtown is accessible by car, bus, or ferry. Visit local galleries and museums, attend a symphony performance, dine at restaurants representing cuisines from around the world, or continue to Jack London Square for waterfront recreation. Seasonal festivals and community celebrations add even more energy throughout the year.

Aerial view of a calm lake and city skyline in Oakland Alameda, CA.

Getting to Downtown Oakland

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Free

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Open 365 days a year

Plan Your Itinerary

  • Art & Soul Oakland
  • Oakland Pride Festival
  • Eat Real Fest
  • Museums
  • Symphony
  • Nightclubs
  • Historic Sites
  • Shopping
  • Dining

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There is no shortage of great restaurants that will surely satisfy your hunger for tasty meals. If you’re into Asian food, you can choose from Mama’s Vietnamese Restaurant, Ozumo, Phnom Penh House, and Silver Dragon. Peruvian cuisine reigns supreme at Tambo Restaurant while authentic Mexican is on the menu at Tamarindo and Xolo Taqueira. Classic American dining options range from Uptown Café & Crepes to Uncle Willie’s BBQ & Fish.

You will be very happy to know that Oakland is a very kid-friendly city. You will be able to rent bikes at Jack London Square and ride along the waterfront as well as the Bay Trail. If you’re interested in spending the day on the water, you can also rent a canoe or kayak at the same location. For a unique cultural experience, Chinatown is bursting with cool sights and sounds that little ones are sure to find stimulating.