Oakland, California is mostly known for its businesses and corporations, but it is a wonderful tourist destination. There is always something to do or see in Oakland and it’s only about eight miles east of San Francisco so you can hop on over the Bay and experience all that San Francisco has to offer as well. With Airport Parking Connection’s city guide, you can explore the appealing attractions of Oakland and the Bay area.

Arriving at the OAK Airport

Oakland International Airport is a very busy airport, particularly since Oakland is home to several large corporations such as Kaiser Permanente and Dreyer’s. OAK is a superior facility, but OAK airport parking can be difficult. Airport Parking Connection makes Oakland Airport parking easy and worry-free.

• Taxi – You can take a taxi from your hotel or park in a lot near the airport and take a taxi directly to your terminal. If you choose to park near OAK, Airport Parking Connection offers discount airport parking prices, safe and secure lots, and quick and easy reservations.
• Hotel Shuttle – Many of the nearby hotels offer complimentary shuttles to and from OAK. Be sure to check your hotel to see if they offer a complimentary airport shuttle.
• Car Rental – You can always rent a car at or near the airport. While this can be beneficial if you plan on driving a lot, it can also be time-consuming and frustrating. Be sure to check various car rental companies to compare rates and distances from your terminal.
• Oakland Airport Parking – This may be your best option. With Airport Parking Connection, parking at the airport is easy and hassle-free. We offer discount airport parking rates, easy reservations, a hassle-free cancellation policy, and secure parking lots. We also provide complimentary shuttle services to and from your airport terminal.

Tourist Attractions in Oakland

There are a myriad of tourist attractions in and around Oakland. It is home to an appealing variety of historic buildings, museums, restaurants, and interesting sightseeing opportunities. To give you some travel ideas, a few popular Oakland attractions are listed below. 

• The Oakland Zoo - The Oakland Zoo is famous for its spectacular elephant exhibit, which allows the elephants to practically roam freely. While the zoo is fairly small for a city of Oakland’s size, the Zoo’s state of the art modern animal housing facilities keep the animals in relatively natural habitats drawing visitors from all over. The Zoo also offers many interactive exhibits and an assortment of children’s play areas.
• Jack London Square - Jack London Square is located on the beautiful waterfront of Oakland. You can walk around and enjoy various activities and sights including charming stores, delicious restaurants, historic hotels, modern structures, author Jack London’s re-located cabin, a movie theatre, and the Oakland ferry dock.
• Chabot Space and Science Center - The Chabot Space and Science Center is an interesting and entertaining place to visit. The Center features interactive science and technology exhibits, a digital planetarium, large telescopes, a large 70-foot dome screen theater, a planetarium, and plenty of fun, hands-on activities.
• Oakland Museum of California - The Oakland museum is dedicated to the art, history, and natural science of the wonderful state of California. The museum opened in 1969 and is comprised of various galleries, terraces, patios, sculpture gardens, and ponds.

Oakland Nightlife

In Oakland, you can dine at delicious gourmet restaurants and visit fun bars, lounges, and clubs. Being one of the most diverse cities in the United States, Oakland offers a variety of atmospheres, including trendy clubs, sport bars, jazz clubs, lounges, comedy clubs, dive bars, and more. For more information please visit Oakland.com 

Oakland Sports

• The Oakland A’s/AT&T Park - The Oakland Athletics, or more widely-recognized as the Oakland A’s, are Oakland’s MLB team. The A’s have been home to several power hitters over the years, such as Jose Canseco and Mark McGwire, and hall-of-famers such as Reggie Jackson and Willie McCovey. Although some might think the A’s rivals are the San Francisco Giants, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim poise a bigger threat, being in the same league and offering northern vs. southern California animosity.
• The Oakland Raiders - As Oakland’s NFL team, and great rivals of the San Francisco 49ers, the Raiders have won several division titles and three Super Bowls. Granted, not all championships were won while in Oakland. The Raiders have moved from Oakland to other cities, such as Los Angeles, and back again.
• The Golden State Warriors - The Golden State Warriors, while housed in Oakland, actually represent the entire San Francisco Bay area. They are the area’s NBA team. An interesting fact about the Warriors is that they are the only NBA team that does not include the name of their state or their city in their name.

Oakland Weather

Oakland has been named one of the top cities in the United States for its lovely, temperate, year round climate. During the summer, a cooling fog rolls in, burning off by midday to provide a typical, sunny California, mild-temperature day. During the winter, because it isn’t as close to the ocean as San Francisco, Oakland stays a little warmer during the really chilly days. For more information on Oakland Weather Forecasts visit wunderground.com.