Oakland at a Glance
California is a culturally
rich state and Oakland is considered one of the most ethnically diverse cities;
over 100 languages and dialects are spoken in the city. Not surprisingly, area
restaurants reflect the varied tastes of the residents, and shops and entertainment
provide choices to suit everyone. Oakland rests on the east side of San Francisco
Bay and this close proximity to the sea offers many opportunities for water sports
and boating adventures. Professional sporting events are popular; the region supports
the Oakland
Raiders National Football League (NFL) team, the Oakland
Athletics Major League Baseball (MLB) team and the Golden
State Warriors National Basketball Association (NBA) team. The Oakland
Zoo, Western
Aerospace Museum and the Oakland
Museum of California draw visitors from all over the globe. For a night on
the town or fantastic shopping, visitors flock to Jack
London Squarea waterfront area that is buzzing with restaurants, outdoor
markets, hotels and nightclubs.
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