Oakland
Hub City
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Other Name: -, District: California, State: West, United States of America
Area: 78.2 sq mi
Languages Spoken: English
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Oakland, founded in 1852, is the eighth-largest city in the U.S. state of California and the county seat of Alameda County.Oakland is a major West Coast port, and is home to several major corporations including Kaiser Permanente and Clorox, as well as corporate headquarters for nationwide businesses like Dreyer`s and Cost Plus World Markets.Rand McNally named Oakland as having the best weather in the United States.Attractions include Jack London Square, the Oakland Zoo, the Oakland Museum of California, the Chabot Space and Science Center, Lake Merritt, the East Bay Regional Park District ridge line parks and preserves, and Chinatown.Location
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Popular nursery rhymes come to life at this enchanting three-dimensional fantasy park that sits on ten beautiful acres and features many exhibits and rides for children to enjoy.
This 500 acre forest is one of the last urban redwood groves and it is named for the poet and environmentalist who made his home here.
This shallow, 195-acre lake in downtown Oakland provides a variety of recreation activities to the city and its people. Pedal boats, sailboats, canoes, and rowboats are available for rent at a boating center that is open daily from 9am to sunset. Many local sports and environmental clubs congregate here. It''s also a place to view more than 29 species of local and migratory birds.
This eight acre municipal rose garden offers more than 6,000 rose bushes of all varieties. The bloom season is from May through September.
The largest Asian-American culture center in the nation, this center contains art and photography exhibits and it offers classes and educational programs.
A museum that displays nature, art and the history of California, and which is known for its re-created "environments" rather than its exhibits.
This zoo features over 375 native and exotic animals of 114 species in their native habitat environments. It also offers educational activities, a library, and a surround-sound theater.
This majestic Victorian home, surrounded by a beautifully landscaped green, is reminiscent of an Italian villa and is one of the most famous architectural and historical treasures in California.
This 86,000 square foot center features one of the largest public telescopes in the United States plus it offers a space-flight simulator, a 250-seat planetarium, a domed Megamax theater, and a wide variety of hands-on science and technology exhibits.