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Across the water from the streetcars and rainbow flags of San Francisco, Oakland is the edgy middle child at the Bay Area family dinner table. With purple hair and electronic house music blaring in her headphones, Oakland sits next to Berkeley, the family revolutionary.

Of course she gets into a little trouble, but Oakland’s hustle is part of the charm. Hang out in the harbour, browse local museums and eat your body weight in dumplings in Chinatown. Even though shenanigans are always afoot, you’ll find lots of quiet hideaways, from sprawling nature reserves to awesome Oakland hotels. Book now and head to the “Sunny Side of the Bay”.

Things to Do in Oakland

Get started in Oakland’s Inner Harbor at Jack London Square, named after the much-loved author of White Fang and other American classics. This social advocate might be surprised to find that the site of his historic cabin is now a busy boutique and restaurant hub, but he’d agree that the seafood is fantastic.

Next, wander east to Chinatown, a neighbourhood that celebrates the Bay Area’s Chinese heritage in full colour. Walk beneath painted paper lanterns and get some dim sum. You can walk off all the sweet and sour pork at the Redwood Regional Park, located 16km east of the city.

After dark, you’ve gotta check out the low-key club scene, where superstar DJs spin a new mix each night. Come in for a crash landing in top Oakland accommodation and brush off the hair of the dog with brunch by the lake.

Getting to and Around Oakland

Touch down at Oakland International Airport (OAK), located about 16km southeast of the city centre. Hop on the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) train to commute downtown and around the city.

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