Lamorinda Montessori

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.

Pick up tickets to the Oakland Ballet. From opening night to closing night, you'll be poised to experience classical ballet entertainment, including performances of favorites like The Nutcracker. The stunning shows are made even more dramatic by the accompaniment of the Oakland East Bay Symphony. Your trip to the ballet will be made even more memorable because the performances are at the historic Paramount Theater.

Hey Hustler! Rack up some fun at The Broken Rack. The billiard hall lets you get your game on across pool tables, billiard tables and a snooker table. As you play, enjoy food and drinks from the Broken Rack's Bar and Grill, sporting a full kitchen menu and bar with domestic, imported and bottle beers on tap.