Location: Oakland
Top Things to do in Oakland
Top 6 Historic Sites in Oakland, California (CA)
Oakland, in the hub of the Bay Area, is both historic and modern. Visitors will find a little bit of everything in this diverse metropolis, from the picturesque waterfront to expansive hills. Explore Oakland's growing arts, entertainment and food scene or enjoy recreational opportunities like hiking, sailing and biking. Root for one of the three professional sports teams or take a tour of a historic landmark. The city is easily accessible through Oakland International Airport, train, automobile, BART, bus and ferry.
Restaurants in Oakland
1. Oakland California Temple
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 418 reviews
Open to the public, the Oakland California Temple & Visitors' Center is a beautiful and peaceful place to visit. Visitors can walk through the colorful gardens lined with towering palm trees, sit by the fountains and cascading waterfall, enjoy the beautiful view of the San Francisco Bay Area, and feel the peace of the grounds. While you're there, you can take a guided tour at the Visitors' Center, learn more about you're family's history at the Family Search Library, and attend events at the Temple Hill Auditorium. Only members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints can enter the temple itself. A coveted location for photographers, the Oakland Temple is one of the best locations to enjoy a sunset over the Bay. At night, the Oakland Temple is brightly lit and can be seen throughout the Bay Area. Devotionals, concerts, and performances are hosted throughout the month in the Temple Hill auditorium and most events are free.
Reviewed By tdhawk13 - Danville, United States
Bring your camera and enjoy the beautiful, serene atmosphere of this Bay Area landmark. I have visited often and taken a number of photos (see attached). Give yourself enough time to explore the flowers and lush landscaping, visual perspectives of the Oakland Temple from a variety of angles and distances, the view of the Bay, and the visitor center tour. I prefer going in the early evening before sunset and the early morning hour after sunrise.
2. Chapel of the Chimes Oakland
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By RODNEYANDPAT
Designed by the first lady architect in California who also designed Hearst Castle. Visit the cemetery too.
3. Camron-Stanford House
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 15 reviews
Restored Victorian home of Leland Stanford's brother.
Reviewed By 26ivyh
This Venue is so beautiful for a wedding! The surrounding area of Lake Merritt and the grounds give this place such a special atmosphere. The people servicing us were very helpful and courteous. We had a wonderful experience!
4. Dunsmuir House
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 29 reviews
A prime example of Victorian taste and wealth.
5. Jack London's Cabin
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 90 reviews
Jack London's Yukon home during the winter of 1897-98.
Reviewed By KarlofDelaware
London's cabin was near Dawson as he participated in the Gold Rush. Half of the cabin's original remains stayed in Dawson area, with the other half being relocated to his haunts on the Oakland waterfront. His literary works of "Call of the Wild" and "Buck" justify the dog statute near the Oakland cabin. About 100' from the Oakland cabin is the bar he supposedly frequented where you can partake of a draft like Jack did. This is Oakland, so a visit in daylight is recommended. The cabin is eight blocks from a BART stop, the walk between being a reasonably busy commercial area with lots of retail establishments.
6. Peralta Hacienda Historical Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 5 reviews
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