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The 6 Best Points of Interest & Landmarks 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.
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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. Gondola Servizio
3. Chapel of the Chimes Oakland
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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.
4. Jack London Square
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 847 reviews
Shopping, restaurants, and Jack London's cabin.
Reviewed By PamMurrayIslandGirl
I stayed at the Waterfront Hotel on the Square, and on Sunday I visited the Market held there, which had several fine jewelry booths, a booth selling handmade ties, and a luthier who made electric guitars from skateboards and bass guitars from cigar boxes, and various other booths. There is also a nice Thai restaurant right on the Square. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit. The ferry to San Francisco also leaves right from Jack London Square, with more shops in the Market Building.
5. Swan's Market
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 43 reviews
Swan's Market is the Bay Areas greatest foodcourt with options including pizza, sushi, Mexican, fresh oysters, sausages and afro-Carribbean. Now in our 100th year, Swan's Market is the modern incarnation of Oakland's original central market.
6. Jack London Cinema
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 40 reviews
Nine state of the art movie theaters.
Reviewed By 432annw432 - San Leandro, United States
I like this theater, partly because there is parking garage right across the street, and they validate parking.
