Waterfront Plaza The Experience Oakland, San Francisco East Bay
The Waterfront Plaza Hotel is your ideal launching pad to explore all the East Bay’s hidden treasures. San Francisco may get the lion’s share of national and global attention, but Oakland has just as much to offer, and without all the crowds.
Jack London Square alone can keep you occupied for days with its fine dining, cinema complex, and boutique shops. You can even rent a kayak or charter a boat to see the bay area from a different perspective. On the weekends you can amble through the outdoor artisan marketplace and farmer’s market.
Beyond the square, there are museums and kid-friendly activities galore including the Oakland Zoo and Fairyland. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore miles of trails in our extensive park system.
In San Francisco East Bay:
This hip spot features a spare room dotted with sleek cocktail tables and cozy booths surrounding the well-lit elevated stage.
The Oakland Museum is the only museum focused on the art, science and natural history of California.
At Chabot Space & Science Center, the universe is yours to experience.
Nestled in the rolling hills of 525-acre Knowland Park, the Zoo is located at the top of a hill with amazing views looking back over the bay
Just imagine: a ten-acre park on the shores of Oakland’s Lake Merritt where children’s literature comes to life and kids can be kids.
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