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• Oakland is a city in California. It is located ten miles from San Francisco. The city is considered by Frommer's to be one of the "largest and most ethnically diverse cities" in the state.Frommer's: Oakland: Introduction

• Fast Facts

  1. Country: United States
  2. State: California
  3. County: Alameda
  4. City population: 401,489 (July 2007 est.)City-Data.com: Oakland, California
  5. Currency: U.S. dollar
  6. Area code: 510
  7. Time zone: PST
  8. The most ethnically diverse city in the United StatesOakland Convention and Visitors Bureau: About Oakland
  9. Ranks number one in the United States for climateOakland Convention and Visitors Bureau: About Oakland
  10. 2008 cost of living index in Oakland: 181.8 (very high, U.S. average is 100)City-Data.com: Oakland, California

• Attractions

  Lake Merritt is said to be Oakland's "primary tourist attraction" by Frommer's.Frommer's: Oakland Attractions It is situated in downtown Oakland.Fodor's: Lake Merritt Review The lake is 155-acres of saltwater. It is a wildlife refuge filled with "migratory waterfowl" like ducks, herons and geese.Lonely Planet: Lake Merritt The three-mile path that circles the lake can be used for walking and jogging.

• Museums

  One of the "top attractions" in the city is the Oakland Museum of California. It is an "excellent" way to experience the art, history, and "natural wonders" of California.Fodor's: Oakland Museum of California The museum is located in downtown Oakland, just two blocks from Lake Merritt.

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