California art, history, and nature
Oakland Museum of California
A museum visit that brings three lenses on California together under one roof.
Plan a visitAn urban lake and garden paths
Lake Merritt and Lakeside Park
Lake Merritt offers a relaxed outdoor break close to downtown Oakland. The paved shoreline path, bird refuge, and gardens inside Lakeside Park each make a different kind of visit, so choose an area that matches the time you have.
Take a look around
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Take a stretch of the shoreline path
Follow the water for views of the city and a chance to watch birds around the lake. You can make the walk as short or long as your group prefers.
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Explore a Lakeside Park garden
The park includes several distinct gardens and public spaces. Pick one area—such as the Bonsai Garden or the gardens around the Lakeside Park Garden Center—and confirm its current visitor access with Oakland before going.
Getting there & back
Give the ride a place in your plans.
A private ride can connect the lake with a downtown Oakland address or an East Bay stop. Give the chosen park entrance as your destination and allow time for a walk around the water.
Review the exact destination and return plan when requesting your quote. Transportation does not include event tickets, admission or venue reservations.
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Campus architecture and Berkeley life
UC Berkeley campus
Walk the university’s central campus, browse its public spaces, and add a meal in downtown Berkeley.
Plan a visitOakland waterfront dining and history
Jack London Square
A waterfront neighborhood for restaurants, harbor views, and a relaxed evening near downtown.
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