Oakland, California
Oakland is a city of 439,418 people in Alameda County, California, founded in 1852.
Why visit Oakland
Townapedia lists 110 museums and landmarks, 47 parks and trails, 275 places to eat, 8 places to stay and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Yerba Buena Light, Alameda Theatre & Cineplex, Alameda City Hall and Antonio Maria Peralta House.
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 75°F; January lows average 45°F.
Weather in Oakland
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Oakland
Oakland is a city in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area in the U.S. state of California. It is the county seat of and the most populous city in Alameda County, California, with a population of 440,646 in 2020. A major West Coast port, Oakland is the most populous city in the East Bay, the third most populous city in the Bay Area, and the eighth most populous city in California. It serves as the Bay Area's trade center: the Port of Oakland is the busiest port in Northern California, and the fifth- or sixth-busiest in the United States.
From the Wikipedia article Oakland, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do7
Yerba Buena Light
Lighthouse · National Register of Historic Places · 7.8 mi
Lighthouse in California, United States
Eastern span replacement of the San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge
Bridge · 7.6 mi
Seismic stabilization megaproject in California, United States
Museums and landmarks110
Alameda City Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
City or town hall in Alameda, Alameda County, California, USA; Alameda, Alameda County, California, USA
2263 Santa Clara Avenue, Alameda
Antonio Maria Peralta House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic house in Oakland, California, United States
10th Street Market
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
United States historic place
African American Museum and Library at Oakland
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Public library in Oakland, California, USA
Alameda County Building and Loan Association Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historic place in Oakland, California
Alameda Free Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Public library in Alameda, California, USA
Alameda High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
High school in Alameda, California
Alameda Veterans' Memorial Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic place in Alameda, California
Alfred H. Cohen House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Also known as the Cohen Bray House, is a residence located in the Fruitvale neighborhood of Oakland, California.
Basilica of St. Joseph
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Church on Chestnut Street at Encinal Ave in Alameda, California
Berkeley City Club
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 7.0 mi
Historic building in Berkeley, California
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Bowles Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 7.3 mi
Building and residential college of the University of California, Berkeley
98 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds47
Middle Harbor Shoreline Park
Park · 5.9 mi
Public park in Oakland, California, United States
Oyster Bay Regional Shoreline
Park · 4.5 mi
Park in San Leandro, California
Oakland Arena
Sports field and stadium · 1.8 mi
7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland
Alameda Marina
Marina and boat launch · 1.3 mi
Alameda Marina LLC is reimaging and redeveloping the Alameda Marina into a vibrant and accessible mixed-use commercial and residential property.
35 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes275
Bluefin Sushi & Thai
Restaurant · Sushi, Thai · 1.0 mi
Bluefin Sushi & Thai offers plenty of delicious food options, ranging from sushi, sashimi, udon noodle soup, donburi and a wide variety...
3211 Encinal Avenue, Alameda
Mo-Su 11:30-14:45, 16:30-21:00
A-Town Pizza and Kabob House
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.7 mi
2327 Blanding Avenue, Alameda
Tu-Su 10:30-22:00; Mo 09:00-22:00
Banh Mi Ba Le
Restaurant · Vietnamese, Banh Mi · 1.4 mi
1909 International Boulevard, Oakland
Fr-Su 07:30-15:00
Bui Phong Bakery
Bakery · 0.7 mi
Different bread including: -French rolls/Banh Mi (Vietnamese sandwich bread) -Sugar butter biscuits -Croissants (baked or frozen for...
2800 International Boulevard, Oakland
Mo-Su 05:00-13:00, 17:00-19:00
Fikscue Craft BBQ
Restaurant · Barbecue, Indonesian · 0.7 mi
1708 Park Street, Alameda
We 17:00-21:00; Sa-Su 12:00-17:00
Guadalajara Restaurant & Tequila Bar
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.4 mi
3134 East 10th Street
Mo-Th,Su 07:00-01:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-02:00
Hayashi Japanese Cuisine
Restaurant · Japanese · 0.9 mi
1518 Park Street, Alameda
Mo-Tu, Th-Sa 11:30-23:00; We 04:30-23:00; Su 12:00-23:00
Ruth's Buka
Restaurant · Nigerian, African · 1.3 mi
5250 Foothill Boulevard, Oakland
Tu-Sa 12:00-20:00; Su 12:00-18:00
263 more on the map.
Where to stay8
Churches and places of worship80
Iglesia del Dios Vivo Columna y Apoyo de la Verdad la Luz del Mundo
Church · 1.2 mi
2167 Central Avenue
Shopping45
Gas and EV charging23
Schools, colleges and libraries89
César E. Chávez Branch Oakland Public Library
Library · 0.4 mi
3301 East 12th Street, Oakland
Healthcare13
Coast Guard Island Medical Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.4 mi
Coast Guard Island, Alameda
Map of Oakland
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60°F | 45°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 62°F | 47°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 65°F | 49°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 67°F | 50°F | 1.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 69°F | 53°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 72°F | 55°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 72°F | 57°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 73°F | 58°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 57°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 73°F | 55°F | 1.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 66°F | 49°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 60°F | 45°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Oakland Museum (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Alameda County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2023-04-03: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-01-14: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-03-22: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-04-01: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Oakland International Airport (OAK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Alameda 3 mi southwest, about 4 min by car
- Piedmont 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- San Leandro 6 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Emeryville 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Berkeley 8 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- Moraga 8 mi northeast, about 12 min by car
- Ashland 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
- San Lorenzo 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
- Orinda 8 mi north, about 13 min by car
- Castro Valley 10 mi southeast, about 16 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- OAKLAND, CA, USA - Skyline and Bridge, Basil D Soufi, CC BY-SA 3.0
- High St Bridge aerial view - Alameda-Oakland, CA (2010), Craig Howell from San Carlos, CA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Fruitvale Avenue vertical-lift railroad bridge. connecting Oakland & Alameda, CA, USA, Chamberednautilus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Streets in Oakland, California 1 2017-05-13, F ASTILY, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sather-Gate, Minesweeper, CC BY-SA 3.0
- UCB-University-Library, Minesweeper, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lightship Relief (Oakland, CA), Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- PardeeHouse OaklandCA, Jack Boucher, Public domain
- USA-Alameda-Masonic Temple and Lodge-1, Eugene Zelenko, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Church of the Good Shepherd (Berkeley, CA), Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Federal Realty Building (Oakland, CA) 2, Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Alfred H. Cohen House (Oakland, CA), Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- NAS Alameda NAN2 47, USN, Public domain
- Hearst Greek Theatre (Berkeley, CA), Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Casa Peralta (San Leandro, CA), Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Oakland Bay Bridge Western Part, ChristianSchd, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CloyneCt1, Kirk Abbott ( Coro at en.wikipedia ), Public domain
- First Unitarian Church (Berkeley, CA), Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hillside School (Berkeley, CA), Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bowleshall, Unknown author, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Park Street Historic Commercial District 03, Lorahlove, CC BY-SA 4.0
- First Church of Christ Scientist, Coro, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Oakland City Hall (Oakland, CA) 2, Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- California Hall, Unknown author, Public domain
- Closeup aerial view of Downtown Oakland and Lakeside Park, Dcoetzee, Public domain
- 1stUnitarianChurch OaklandCA, Andrew Van Dis, Public domain
- California Hotel (Oakland, CA), Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Moraga Adobe (Orinda, CA), Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- USS Hornet CVS-12 (2023), kitmasterbloke, CC BY 2.0
- Dunsmuir-house, © 2006: David Ball, Attribution
- Alameda City Hall (Alameda, CA) 2, Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Alameda Free Library (Alameda, CA), Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 10th St. Market (Oakland, CA), Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hdr 00074 0 1, Peter5992, CC BY-SA 3.0
- PeraltaHome SanLeandroCA 1860, unknown, from the collection of Leslie J. Freeman, Public domain
- Uss-potomac-at-oakland, Copyright 2003 Christopher J. Wood Chris j wood at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Alameda High School (Alameda, CA), Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. Joseph's Home for the Aged Rear View 02, Lorahlove, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Veterans Memorial Building (Alameda, CA) 2 (cropped), Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Antonio Maria Peralta House (Oakland, CA), Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
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