Check Out Oakland California USA!
With easy access to all parts of Northern California, major league sports teams, and rich cultural life, Oakland is a great place to call home. Nestled among golden hills, Oakland, the Bay Area's 3rd largest city, also enjoys more sunshine and warmer temperatures than San Francisco.
Oakland thrives on an economic mix of education, government jobs, manufacturing, and retail. It borders the lively academic world of Berkeley to the north, and its easy proximity to San Francisco, the South Bay, and Marin County, highlight its excellent central location. Commuters take the Oakland Bay Bridge to San Francisco's Financial District, the San Mateo Bridge to South Bay destinations, and the Richmond Bridge to Marin County. If you prefer to relax and leave the driving to others, use BART, the Bay Area's excellent rapid transit system, to commute into San Francisco.
And if you're traveling farther than the Bay Area, use Oakland International Airport as an alternative to San Francisco. We enjoy its smaller size, relaxed atmosphere, easy access, and great service.
Fans of Oakland's outstanding pro sports teams – the Golden State Warriors, the A's, and the Raiders – enjoy all games at Oakland's fabulous McAfee Coliseum (often referred to as the Oakland Coliseum), also the venue for great concerts, live boxing, and other events. Another fabulous spot for live events is the beautiful Paramount Theater, with its art deco architecture. If you're more in the mood for something delightfully different, check out Jack London Square for music, dining, shopping, and walks along the waterfront. Be sure to check out world-famous Yoshi's while you're there, for some of today's hottest jazz stars and great Japanese food in an intimate club setting.
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