Cheap Things To Do in Oakland, California

The Oakland Zoo is home to over 300 animals from 50 different species living in lush, naturalistic settings... More on Aza.org

There is a small snack bar for food when you first enter the zoo, maps of the zoo are available, and parki... More on insiderpages.com

This urban oasis in the northeast part of the city is a popular spot for swimming, fishing and picnicking. ... More on Discover America

It's a wonderful place to get away with the family, loved one, or just yourself from the BIG CITY. It's a h... More on Yahoo! Travel

A very nice playground located in the Roberts Regional Recreational Area. It has an amazing play area with slides, bridges, ... More on KidsPlayParks

about Roberts Regional Recreation Area: Roberts Regional Recreation Area is an 82-acre park set in a grove of fragrant second growth redwood trees, off Skyline Boulevard. A baseball field, playfiel... More on GoCityKids

overview: Dunsmuir House was built by Alexander Dunsmuir, who came to the Bay Area in 1878. The son of Robe... More on MuseumStuff.com

Dunsmuir House is an interesting estate home with many buildings, estate home, and barn areas to explore on... More on TripAdvisor

This public observatory expanded to a new facility and celebrated its grand re-opening in August 2000. This... More on recreation.gov

Lots of educational activities for interested kids about space, telescopes, movies and presentations for ... More on Trekaroo

Established in 1936 by executive order of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the Patuxent Research Refuge is the Nation's only National Wildlife Refuge established to support wildlife research. With land surrounding the Patuxent ... More on recreation.gov

At 3,849 feet, Mount Diablo provides the highest vantage point in the Bay Area. From the observation deck on a clear day, you can see Lassen Peak, 181 miles to the north. This loop circles just below the top of the mountain, offering ... More on Trails

Potomac Association in Oakland, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an ... More on MuseumsUSA.org

a lot of wheeling and dealing was doneon this super yacht -why noone has mentioned anything about is is be... More on TripAdvisor

The most visible of the East Bays open spaces are dominated by rolling grassland, but Huckleberry Botanic Preserve in the hills above Oakland offers a variety of vegetation. Along this short and ea... More on Trails

The self-guided nature trail guide available at the trailhead provides a chance to stop and notice the details on your walk through the 235-acre preserve. It makes for some fun learning and discove... More on Trails

Wide open fire/access dirt roads, one patch of rocky road, easy climbs, old quarries with strange mazes built by ... More on trails.mtbr.com

Recommended Route: Start with hard left going downhill from parking lot this avoids any bouldery areas. More on trails.mtbr.com