We love Lake Merritt for lazy days outdoors. Pack a picnic or pick up food at a restaurant along Lakeshore Ave. You can also enjoy bird watching at the preserve or rent a paddle boat for a few hours on the water.
If you enjoy hiking, check out Joaquin Miller in the Oakland Hills
The museum is a fun place to spend an afternoon! The art is great, and there usually aren't crowds
We would be remiss if we didn't remind our guests that San Francisco is about 12 miles away from Oakland. Explore China Town, shop in Union Square, or hike Lands End. You can get to the city by driving across the Bay Bridge, taking a ferry from Jack London Square, or by riding BART.
If you like baseball, catch a game at the Coliseum