A museum that displays nature, art and the history of California, and which is known for its re-created "environments" rather than its exhibits.
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La Quinta Inn Berkeley
24 Reviews
Last reviewed Aug 17, 2008
#14 of 20 hotels in Berkeley, CA
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Hilton Oakland Airport
41 Reviews
Last reviewed Aug 14, 2008
#10 of 36 hotels in Oakland, CA
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Regency Inn San Francisco Airport
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Last reviewed Aug 13, 2008
#8 of 13 hotels in San Bruno, CA
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Hilton San Francisco Financial District
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Last reviewed Aug 10, 2008
#69 of 238 hotels in San Francisco, CA
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Park Plaza Hotel
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Last reviewed Aug 7, 2008
#8 of 36 hotels in Oakland, CA
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Executive Inn and Suites
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Last reviewed Jul 29, 2008
#3 of 36 hotels in Oakland, CA
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La Quinta Inn Oakland Airport Coliseum
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Last reviewed Jul 24, 2008
#7 of 36 hotels in Oakland, CA
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Holiday Inn Express Oakland
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Last reviewed Jul 15, 2008
#1 of 36 hotels in Oakland, CA
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Bay Breeze Inn Oakland
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Last reviewed Jul 10, 2008
#12 of 36 hotels in Oakland, CA
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Waterfront Plaza
4 Reviews
Last reviewed Jun 30, 2008
#13 of 36 hotels in Oakland, CA
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Greenwich Inn
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Last reviewed Jun 26, 2008
#126 of 238 hotels in San Francisco, CA
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Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Downtown
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Last reviewed Jun 14, 2008
#5 of 36 hotels in Oakland, CA
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The Washington Inn
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Last reviewed May 24, 2008
#15 of 36 hotels in Oakland, CA
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Jack London Inn
26 Reviews
Last reviewed May 23, 2008
#26 of 36 hotels in Oakland, CA
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Gateway Hotel
2 Reviews
Last reviewed Jan 1, 2008
#18 of 36 hotels in Oakland, CA
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Attraction type: History museum; Art museum; Natural history museum; Museum; Other
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#2 of 37 attractions in Oakland
Saltwater lake in the middle of the city.
Attraction type: Lake; Other
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- Jun 2, 2007 "The Gondola Boats"
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#3 of 37 attractions in Oakland
Surround yourself with dazzling sights of the universe at Chabot Space and Science Center, located in the Oakland hills, just 10 minutes from downtown Oakland. The Center features a fascinating array...
Attraction type: Science museum; Observatory/planetarium; Movie theater; Ski area
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- Dec 11, 2005 "More than a planetarium"
- Jun 13, 2005 "The Jewel of Oakland's Hills"
- Apr 17, 2005 "Nice place for kids"
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#4 of 37 attractions in Oakland
Location of 16 restored early Oakland Victorian homes.
Attraction type: Historic home
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- Oct 3, 2002 "Organized a Meeting in their space"
Restored Victorian home of Leland Stanford's brother.
Attraction type: Historic home; Other
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#6 of 37 attractions in Oakland
Listen to some great R&B and Chicago-style blues at this intimate and cozy club.
Attraction type: Blues bar
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- Dec 6, 2007 "Every Second Saturday"
- Oct 13, 2002 "Home pof the west coast blues"
One of the best public gardens in the state offers Japanese, Polynesian, and many other types of gardens.
Attraction type: Park; Garden
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#8 of 37 attractions in Oakland
Attraction type: Bar/club
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- Apr 2, 2004 "One of a kind"
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#10 of 37 attractions in Oakland
Shopping, restaurants, and Jack London's cabin.
Attraction type: Town center/square/plaza
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- Jun 4, 2007 "Relaxing"
- Feb 16, 2004 "deserted but fun"
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#11 of 37 attractions in Oakland
The Oakland Zoo is a great family/children's zoo. It's located in a nice hilly/tree area which has made a great habitat for the animals they have. They have a small amusement park next door that...
Attraction type: Zoo
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- Mar 3, 2008 "Oakland Zoo is better than SF Zoo"
- May 18, 2005 "Small, but cute zoo"
- Apr 9, 2005 "Good for small children"
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#15 of 37 attractions in Oakland
Nine state of the art movie theaters.
Attraction type: Movie theater; Town center/square/plaza
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- Mar 25, 2004 "excellente!"
- Jun 29, 2003 "Bit scary at night"
- May 16, 2003 "Improvement"
All kinds of fresh produce draw large crowds.
Attraction type: Flea/street market
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#17 of 37 attractions in Oakland
A throwback to the 1930s with its art deco architecture.
Attraction type: Movie theater
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- Jan 12, 2004 "Beautiful - Great for concerts"
- Jan 5, 2004 "Beautiful place!"
Three-mile bike trail that zips cyclists along Oakland's waterfront.
Attraction type: Biking trail (road)
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#19 of 37 attractions in Oakland
A prime example of Victorian taste and wealth.
Attraction type: Historic home
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- Aug 2, 2005 "Nice estate to visit - especially at Christmas"
- Jan 5, 2003 "Dunsmuir House - A unique afternoon activity"
Located in Redwood Park Skyline Gate, this 6.1 mile trail has been rated as medium to difficult.
Attraction type: Jogging path/track
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