Personal Pizazz

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.

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.

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.