Entertainment Alternatives in Oakland CA

Oakland, CA has a diverse range of restaurants and shopping centers, as well as a lively nightlife: Downtown Oakland contains an assortment of bars and nightclubs, from punk-rock makeovers of dive bars to modern dance clubs and bistros to the art and jazz bar Cafe van Kleef. The world-class jazz venu, Yoshi's, is located near Jack London Square, an area filled with movie theatres, restaurants and clubs. On the first Friday of every month, the Oakland Art Murmur occurs in the uptown neighbourhood, featuring concurrent openings from many art galleries.

In sports, the Oakland Athletics MLB club won the World Series in 1972, 1973, and 1974. The Golden State Warriors won the 1974–1975 NBA championship, and in the NFL, the Oakland Raiders won Super Bowl XI in 1977.

Besides sports and clubs, Oakland has many other attractions to choose from. You can visit the Oakland Zoo, tour the Fortune Cookie Factory on 12th street, or spend the afternoon down by the beautiful Lake Merritt. You can bike along the Embarcadero Bay Bike Trail, wander through Chinatown, or visit the Oakland Museum of California.

For more information on entertainment in Oakland, California, feel free to check out the links below.

Jack London Square
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