Things To Do in Oakland, CA
Golden State Warriors
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!
Huckleberry Botanic Regional Preserve
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.
International Dragon Boat Festival
It's a race to the finish line at the International Dragon Boat Festival. Come watch spectacular boats adorned with colorful dragon heads and tails manned with 20 or more paddlers as they reenact a Chinese tradition to appease the river dragons. Today it's one of the fastest growing watersports in the world.
Huckleberry Botanic Regional Preserve
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.