Oakland, Alameda County, CA
Places to go in Oakland
8 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
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Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive
Art exhibits range from Asian artifacts to local works with an equally diverse film program.
2155 Center St, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA
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Chabot Space & Science Center
Big complex featuring interactive exhibits on outer space, a planetarium, a gift shop & more.
10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619, USA
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Lake Merritt Amphitheater
Between 12th Street and 1st Ave., QPXQ+Q9, Lake Merritt Blvd, Oakland, CA 94612, USA
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Oakland Aviation Museum
Museum housing an extensive aircraft collection & various aviation exhibits in a historic hangar.
8252 Earhart Rd, Oakland, CA 94621, USA
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Oakland Metro Operahouse
This 6,000-sq-ft black-box theater features a full bar & a lineup of diverse entertainment.
303 Castro St, Oakland, CA 94607, USA
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Pacific Pinball Museum
Museum displaying rare & vintage pinball machines, which are also playable, amid colorful local art.
1510 Webster St, Alameda, CA 94501, USA
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Paramount Theatre Oakland
Art Deco theater opened in 1931 hosting ballet & symphony performances, plus classic movies.
2025 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612, USA
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The Lawrence Hall of Science
Science center at the University of California, Berkeley, with hands-on exhibits & a planetarium.
1 Centennial Dr, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA