Apple Bay Street

Explore the architectural attractions of Oakland at Preservation Park. The historic park is the choice for area residents to make lifetime commitments - meaning it's the number one destination for wedding events. The park consists of 16 restored Victorian Mansions, spanning two blocks that showcase five distinctive residential architectural styles tied to historic Oakland.

Feel zen at the Bonsai Garden at Lake Merritt. The garden contains one of the most beautiful open-air bonsai collections in the nation, with more than 150 outstanding bonsai trees. Tour this and other rare spectacular garden wonders such as a Japanese Garden, Mediterranean Garden, and Rhododendron Garden.

You'll get a punch in the mouth at the Eat Real Festival. Beginning on Friday and running through Sunday, more than 100,000 foodie fanatics savor the flavor when sampling an array of local food trucks, street vendors, and DYI demonstrations and workshops serving handcrafted foods, wines, beers and more.

Hoop it up with the Golden State Warriors professional NBA team for some sports action. The team's home court is the 20,000 seat Oracle Arena. Thunder the mascot and The Warrior Girls dance team add extra excitement to games, and rumor has it that the fans are second to none in any sport!