It's zenful at the Huckleberry Botanic Regional Preserve. Maintaining the fragile nature of this Oakland ecological treasure is of the utmost importance due to its relic plant life found only in a few areas along the California coast. Outdoor enthusiasts and nature photographers alike enjoy traveling across the 240 acres to discover the rare native plants and flowers.
Welcome to Camron-Stanford House, Oakland's last 19th century mansion on the shores of Lake Merritt. See the private residence and lifestyle of five prominent families who were instrumental in the development of Oakland and the statehood of California. The home has been authentically recreated through descriptions found in personal letters, newspaper articles, historical photographs, and architectural research.
Dive into an underwater adventure! The Inter-Ocean Tours Company has been taking divers around the world since the 70s. The high seas professionals dive around the world and know exactly how to suit you up for your extreme dive adventure to the depths of the Indian Ocean, the Pacific Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, or the Atlantic Ocean.
Experience the drama on stage at the TheatreFIRST. Oakland's resident professional theater company is home-grown talent at its best, with a knack for bringing the house down with provocative plays that excite and engage audiences. Past performances on the entertainment schedule have included The Grapes of Wrath, Welcome Home, Jenny Sutter, and Anton in Show Business.