Located on the West Coast, Oakland is the largest city of Alameda County in
California and a major port city in West Coast of the United States. The
city exerts a massive influence on regional economics because it stands as
the commercial epicenter of San Francisco Bay Area and its local port,
which is known as the Port of Oakland, is the fifth busiest port in the
country. Visitors prefer to visit Oakland for its remarkable art scene, in
fact, Oakland claims to be home to the highest concentration of artists per
capita in the US. Oakland is also a major epicenter of regional politics
and sports events.
Things to do in Oakland
Lake Merritt
Lake Merritt is a tidal lagoon in Oakland located close to Downtown
Oakland. It is the first official wildlife refuge in the United States.
Lake Merritt is the place to be during early mornings and late evenings if
you are looking to spend some time all by yourself amidst some
picture-perfect scenery. It features many grassy lakeside shores and some
artificial islands that allow boating.
African American Museum and Library at Oakland
A frontrunner of African-American heritage of California, the African
American Museum and Library at Oakland is a museum and library in Oakland.
It is closely influenced by the life and achievements of Martin Luther
King, Jr. and is also home to many archives featuring diaries, letters,
photos and videos related to the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s.
Jack London Square
Jack London Square is a waterfront entertainment and business area in
Oakland that’s named after eminent American novelist, journalist, and
social activist Jack London. You should come here to see London’s
re-located residential cabin where he used to live and write his
masterpieces and some artifacts from the formative days of the city’s
history like a mainline railroad and a San Francisco Bay Ferry dock.
Best Time to Visit Oakland
Summer season (the months from June to August) are the best to book your
flights from Guadalajara to Oakland. It is the season when the city is full
of sports and cultural events like North Beach Festival, and Fillmore
Street Jazz Festival. Book your flights from GDL to OAK during summer
season because this time of the year comes with maximum daylight that can
be translated to visit all the attractions in the city. It is advised to
book Oakland flights in advance to avoid paying more during peak season.