Naiad Aquatics and Botanics

Rock on at Luka's Taproom & Lounge! Lovers of the nightlife spend their night out at a lounge covering 1,000-square-feet of performance space that features bands from funk to punk, be-bop to hip-hop, and every other music genre in between. This place is guaranteed to keep your socks rockin' all night long.

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.

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.