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Although it's less than a dozen miles from San Francisco, Oakland is worlds apart from its sister city across the bay. Originally little more than a cluster of ranches and farms, Oakland exploded in size and stature practically overnight, when the last mile of transcontinental railroad track was laid down. Major shipping ports soon followed and, to this day, Oakland remains one of the busiest industrial ports on the West Coast. Read More

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Attractions

Berkeley Sauna (The)

1947 Milvia Street
Berkeley, California 94704

Distance: 4.7 mi. (from destination center)

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USS Hornet Museum

Alameda Point
707 W Hornet Avenue
Alameda, California

Distance: 2.6 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The USS Hornet, which saw action during WWII and the Vietnam era and successfully defended against... Read More

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Boardsports Windsurfing & Kiteboarding School

Crown Beach
1231 McKay Avenue
Alameda, California 94501

Distance: 2.8 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The Boardsports School offers full kiteboarding and windsurfing instruction as well as a full... Read More

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Airports

Major Airports near Oakland

	Distance (mi.)
Oakland International Airport	6.7 map	Flight Deals to OAK
San Francisco International Airport	14.1 map	Flight Deals to SFO
San Jose International Airport	36.7 map	Flight Deals to SJC

Other Smaller Airports near Oakland

	Distance (mi.)
Modesto Municipal Airport	72.3 map
Carmel/Monterey Peninsula Airport	87.6 map
Merced Municipal Airport	102.7 map

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Flight Deals to Oakland

Originating	From
Long Beach (LGB) to Oakland (OAK)	$126
Denver (DEN) to Oakland (OAK)	$275
Philadelphia (PHL) to Oakland (OAK)	$374
Honolulu (HNL) to Oakland (OAK)	$407
Charlotte (CLT) to Oakland (OAK)	$435

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Oakland Vacation Rentals

from: $425

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Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Sleeps: 8

Amenities: Cable/Satellite TV, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Laundry, Microwave, Non-Smoking, Oven, Patio, Playground, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Stereo, Stove, Swimming Pool, Utensils

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Bahia Retreat - Bodega Bay Dream Home

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Sleeps: 8

Amenities: BBQ, Blender, Cable/Satellite TV, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Garage, Hot Tub, Internet Access, Jacuzzi, Laundry, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Stereo, Stove, TV, Utensils

from: $125