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Just outside Oakland, discover a natural oasis filled with towering redwoods, lush meadows, trickling brooks and miles of hiking trails. 

Watch alligators being fed, ride a train through the Australian outback and see a herd of elephants on the African savannah at this animal park.

Shop, dine and stroll to your heart’s content in this waterside square, named after the novelist who spent his childhood here. 

Watch alligators being fed, ride a train through the Australian outback and see a herd of elephants on the African savannah at this animal park.

An enormous outdoor oasis is the place to enjoy quiet afternoon strolls and barbecues, and hire paddle boats to explore the lake.

Watch alligators being fed, ride a train through the Australian outback and see a herd of elephants on the African savannah at this animal park.

Watch alligators being fed, ride a train through the Australian outback and see a herd of elephants on the African savannah at this animal park.

Shop, dine and stroll to your heart’s content in this waterside square, named after the novelist who spent his childhood here. 

Bring the kids to one of America’s first themed amusement parks. Storybook sets, rides and animal residents ensure everyone experiences a “happily ever after.”

An enormous outdoor oasis is the place to enjoy quiet afternoon strolls and barbecues, and hire paddle boats to explore the lake.

Farmers markets, a multicultural culinary scene, stunning art deco architecture and an exciting zoo make Oakland a must-visit location for Bay area visitors.