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.
Dimond Recreation Center is no diamond in the rough. This outdoor park is a cut above when it comes to outdoor recreation activities that shine with miles of hiking trails, a grand slam tennis court, a golf course, and five park side pools - all set to make sure you get an exercise glow!
Your ticket to entertainment is waiting at the Paramount Theatre of Arts. The historic Hollywood-style theater plays host to the best shows in O-Town. Your ticket gets you a seat for a night of top entertainment from Broadway to the symphony, to stand-up comedy and more.
Hit a home run when you watch the Oakland Athletics. The Major League Baseball team based in Oakland is a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League, and loads the bases at home games played at The Coliseum. The sports team is known to locals as the A's, the White Elephants or the Elephants.