Oakland, founded in 1852, is the eighth-largest city in the U.S. state of California[1] and the county seat of Alameda County. Oakland is located in Northern California in the San Francisco Bay Area, the sixth most populous metropolitan area in the United States. Based on 2006 statistical data, Oakland is the 44th-largest city in the United States.
Oakland is a major West Coast port, and is home to several Fortune 500 companies including Kaiser Permanente and Clorox, as well as corporate headquarters for national retailers like Dreyer's and Cost Plus World Markets.
Rand McNally named Oakland as having the best weather in the United States, as Oakland averages sunshine 73% of all daylight hours. According to the U.S. 2000 census, Oakland and Long Beach, California are the most ethnically diverse cities in the United States, with over 150 languages spoken in Oakland.[4] Attractions include Jack London Square, the Oakland Museum of California, Lake Merritt and Chinatown.
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Historical architecture, natural beauty and a melting pot of cultural fusion have fueled Oakland's post-millenial renaissance. Home to West Coast jazz and blues, a bustling Chinatown and a growing community of artists who enjoy Oakland's affordable rents and warmer weather, Oakland has a little bit of everything. Jack London Square on the waterfront boasts a variety of dining spots, Yoshi's Jazz Club and gorgeous views of the San Francisco Bay. Lake Merritt, a tidal lake with a 3.5-mile perimeter and the Oakland Hills complete Oakland's distinctive California natural landscape. With a thriving music scene, some the Bay's best parks and wild places, and distinctive neighborhoods like Montclair and Rockridge, Oakland definitely stands on its own. A guide to the city of Oakland: its arts and culture, movies, entertainment, restaurants, music, bars and clubs, parties history, politics, people.
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