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06/30/2025

🎸 Mosswood Meltdown hosted by true icon John Waters returns to Oakland for another unforgettable weekend of punk rock spirit July 19 & 20 at Mosswood Park! 🎉 Get ready for a stacked lineup of music at The Town’s legendary outdoor summer concert fest with Devo headlining and SO much more.

”Mosswood Meltdown is one of the most entertaining two-day celebrations of punk in the Bay Area” - CBS Bay Area

Mark your calendars! Grab your tickets at mosswoodmeltdown.com and book a hotel room in Oakland at lodging.visitoakland.com to experience Mosswood Meltdown.

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06/26/2025

🌟 Big news from MICHELIN Guide!

Congratulations to Sun Moon Studio in West Oakland for earning a Michelin Star! This farmer- and producer-driven gem is a shining example of the creativity and excellence that define Oakland’s culinary scene.

We also applaud Commis and Pomet for retaining their Michelin Stars and give a big shoutout to the five Oakland restaurants recognized with a Bib Gourmand.

As the #1 Food City in the U.S. (voted by Condé Nast Traveler readers), moments like these continue to prove why Oakland leads the way in dining.

Thank you to all the chefs, teams, and visionaries who keep raising the bar and representing The Town with such excellence. Here’s to more stars shining bright in Oakland! 🌟🍽️

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06/25/2025

📣 Loard’s Ice Cream’s ICONIC original location where it started in 1950 is back in business in Oakland in time for SUMMER! 🍦 🎉 Even sweeter? The legendary spot that’s been the subject of films and close to every local’s heart has been reopened by an Oaklander who used to go there as a child.

Add it to your summer ice cream bucket list!

📍Loard’s Oakland (Dimond)
2825 MacArthur Blvd

06/20/2025

What is YOUR favorite Black-owned business in Oakland? Share in the COMMENTS! ⬇️ Coming to The Town this weekend as our Juneteeth celebrations continue? We have SO many incredible Black-owned restaurants, bars, shops, cafes, art studios, and entertainment venues to support and experience.

Just a FEW of Oakland’s Black-owned businesses shown (Share your favorites in the comments! ⬇️):








See lodging.visitoakland.com for hotel offers to book a last minute stay in Oakland this weekend!

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06/20/2025

📣 Old Oakland's Summer Stroll is tonight! Experience one of The Town's most picturesque neighborhoods as it kicks off summer with a beautiful outdoor celebration of local food, art, music, and more.

Learn more: visitoakland.com/event/old-oakland-summer-stroll/34025/

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06/19/2025

Wishing you a bright and beautiful Juneteenth from Oakland! ❤️💛💚🖤

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06/18/2025

The first day of summer is days away...& we can't wait for the season's epic Town sunsets. 🌅 Tap the ❤️ button if you agree.

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06/17/2025

The Town has an AWESOME outdoor monthly vintage market Oakland Vintage Market in the Jack London District. Every 1st Saturday (222 Jefferson St, 10am-3pm), it has 45+ sellers of furniture, art, clothing & jewelry, vinyl and home decor. Here’s the perfect itinerary to enjoy it and all things vintage in the historic Jack London District:

🛍️Start your morning at Oakland Vintage Market for treasure hunting with coffee at one of its food and drink pop-ups

🖼️ Then steps away visit the market’s sister Narrative - the Bay Area’s LARGEST vintage collective

🍽️ Then have lunch back in time at The Fat Lady Bar & Restaurant whose building and cash register dates back to the 1800s.

⛵️ After take a stroll along the Bay Trail to take in the beautiful waterfront Jack London Square.

🍹 Finish your outing off by visiting one of Jack London Districti's historic bars like Heinold's First and Last Chance Saloon whose floor is slanted from the 1906 earthquake or Merchant's Saloon operating since 1916.

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06/16/2025

There's still time to vote for THE TOWN! Oakland has been included in the 2025 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards survey in the cities category for the 2nd year in a row! 🎉

Last year – readers' votes earned Oakland the #1 Best Food City in the U.S. Let’s make this happen again - cast your vote for The Town today: cntraveler.com/story/vote-readers-choice-awards

06/16/2025

Celebrate summer in The Town at Lakefest Oakland 2025 this Saturday! Experience the vibrant energy of Oakland in community at this all-ages event by beautiful Lake Merritt.

Enjoy live performances, 200+ vendors offering food, art, and more, 20,000+ attendees, a Kids Zone, and much more.

Celebrate summer at Lakefest Oakland! Enjoy live music, local food vendors, art, and family-friendly activities by beautiful Lake Merritt. Open to all—don’t miss this vibrant community event!

06/13/2025

Our President & CEO, Peter Gamez, recently joined Pam Cook on her podcast, Dollars & Sense, for a powerful conversation about Oakland’s tourism industry. Peter shared how Visit Oakland is spotlighting the city's unique strengths and working to revitalize The Town through tourism, economic impact, and unwavering support for local businesses.

Interview Mentions:
✨Prescott Market
✨Major League Cricket at the Oakland Arena and Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
✨Oakland Roots Sports Club
✨Oakland Soul Sports Club
✨Oakland Ballers
✨Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts
✨Oakland Pride
✨Children’s Fairyland
✨Chabot Space & Science Center
✨Oakland Museum of California
✨Barbara Leslie | Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce

LISTEN NOW ➡️ https://bit.ly/3Hxqp6X

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06/13/2025

Cricket is the world's 2nd MOST WATCHED sport and yesterday American Cricket History was made in The Town as Major League Cricket debuted on the West Coast at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum! Oakland is hosting 9 matches through June 18 - get tickets today at visitoakland.com/major-league-cricket-in-oakland-ca/ to experience the global phenomenon!

Also check out lodging.visitoakland.com/ to see hotel offers and book a stay in Oakland for this epic event!

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