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- Country: United States
- State: California
- County: Alameda
- City population: 401,489 (July 2007 est.)City-Data.com: Oakland, California
- Currency: U.S. dollar
- Area code: 510
- Time zone: PST
- The most ethnically diverse city in the United StatesOakland Convention and Visitors Bureau: About Oakland
- Ranks number one in the United States for climateOakland Convention and Visitors Bureau: About Oakland
- 2008 cost of living index in Oakland: 181.8 (very high, U.S. average is 100)City-Data.com: Oakland, California
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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
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.Mahalo Suggests
While planning your trip, please see our pages on Oakland CA Hotels, Oakland CA Restaurants and Oakland CA Tours.-
Oakland CA Vacation Questions
Whos the best plumber in Oakland, CA? 1 AnswerYelp lists: Women's Plumbing Repair based on 17 reviews Ratings Oakland, CA 94620 (510) 465-8168 As the best local plumbers... and they're women! read more
Will the cop in the Oakland Bart Station shooting of Oscar Grant get convicted? 1 AnswerI think police are presumed to be innocent the same way everyone else is (or should be). I don't think the officer will get convicted for anything more serious... read more
Hi for the Lazy vacation contest I finished thefollowing pages before Sunday midnight. Will it be considered? 1 AnswerHey Pellrider, for the contest you only needed to create 1 page. I looked through all the submissions after midnight (pst) last night and already chose the win... read more
state history 2 AnswersWrite about Oakland's original inhabitants, the Huchiun tribe of Ohlone Indians lived here before Spanish explorers arrived in 1772. In 1797, Mission San Jose ... read more
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