Located on the San Francisco Bay across from the famous Golden Gate Bridge, Oakland’s humble beginnings as an agricultural region in the mid-1800s have given way to a bustling city, the eighth largest in California. Oakland is a major port and the county seat for Alameda County. Oakland is home to business and industry, beautiful hills, wineries, and several farmers’ markets.
Getting around Oakland is easy – this pedestrian-friendly city is served by the Bay Area Rapid Transit system, or BART. Home to amazing parks – such as the stunning Redwood Regional Park – outdoor activities, such as hiking and camping, are abundant. Sports fans can cheer the MLB Oakland A’s or the NFL’s Oakland Raiders.