There are  number of great places and businesses in Oakland.  Here are a few that we think are pretty cool and we are proud to celebrate.

REPRESENTING OAKLAND

1. -City of Oakland Official Website - http://www.oaklandnet.com/ - This is the official site of Oakland with a ton of information of the city as well things to see and local events.
   

2. -Visit Oakland - http://visitoakland.org/index.cfm - This is a great events page with lots of visitor info and local events.
   

3. -Represent Oakland - http://www.repoakland.com - Don’t forget about us... We love to Represent!!!
   

4. -Oaklandish - http://www.oaklandish.com/ - A great company that thoroughly displays their love for oakland and inspires others to do so as well through apparel and events. 
   

5. -I Hella Love Oakland - http://www.hellalove.com/ - An apparel company that came out with a great shirt design in 2007 that a lot of Oaklanders caught on to.
   

THINGS TO DO

1. -Oakland Convention and Visitors Bureau - http://www.oaklandcvb.com/ - This site has a ton of information about the goings on in oakland, where to eat and what to do.
   

2. -The Oakland Tribune/Bay Area Inside - http://www.oaklandtribune.com/ - Bay Area Inside has a ton of information about the city and what is going on.  The Oakland Tribune is the city’s long time paper.
   

3. -Oakland A’s - http://oakland.athletics.mlb.com/index.jsp?c_id=oak - Check out a game!
   

4. -Oakland Raiders - http://www.raiders.com/home/ - Check out a game!
   

5. -Golden State Warriors - http://www.nba.com/warriors/ - Check out a game!
   

6. -Oakland Zoo - http://www.oaklandzoo.org/  - An awesome place to take the family, to learn, or just spend a day in the Oakland hills.
   

7. -Oakland Museum of California - http://www.museumca.org/ - One of the country’s best museums located in downtown Oakland with amazing exhibits in a beautifully designed building.
   

8. -Go to a park - http://www.oaklandnet.com/parks/ - Oakland has over 80 parks.  Get outside and spend the day enjoying the country’s best climate. Two of our favorites are Redwood park and Joaquin Miller Park.
   

- Paramount Theater - http://www.paramounttheatre.com - Come out and see this beautiful historic theater in live action.

1. -Woodminster Amphitheater - http://www.woodminster.com/ - An outdoor theater located in the Oakland hills where you can see great summer performances.
   

2. -Yoshi’s - http://www.yoshis.com/ - A Jack London Favorite for music shows and a great meal.
   

3. -The Fox Theater - http://thefoxoakland.com/ - A recently reopened piece of Oakland’s history. A live music venue, arts school, and restaurant.
   

4. -Lake Merrit - http://www.oaklandnet.com/parks/parks/lakemerritt.asp - A focal point of oakland.  A great place to jog or walk with other options as well.
   

5. -Jack London Square - http://www.jacklondonsquare.com/ - Oakland’s waterfront home to dining, events and outdoor activities.
   

6. -Oakland Ice Rink - http://www.oaklandice.com/index2.html - A skating rink located downtown with hockey leagues, open skate time, clinics, and classes.
   

PLACES TO EAT

1. -Genova Delicatessen - 5095 Telegraph Avenue - A delicious delicatessen.  If you like sandwiches, you will love Genoa.
   

2. -LCX / Le Cheval - http://www.lecheval.com/ - A favorite, serving Vietnamese food in Oakland and is always packed.
   

3. -The Smokehouse - 3115 Telegraph Ave - A great walk up window burger joint, open when you need it.
   

4. -Barney’s - http://www.barneyshamburgers.com/ - An awesome fancy burger joint with just about any choice of burger you can possibly think of.
   

5. -Zachary’s - http://www.zacharys.com/ - Chicago style deep dish pizza that is comparable with actual Chicago pizza.  Zachary’s is a bay area favorite and is always packed with a wait.
   

6. -Italian Colors - http://www.italiancolorsrestaurant.com - A great place to eat that has a fun atmosphere and tasty dishes.
   

7. -Everett and Jones BBQ - http://www.eandjbbq.com - If you like BBQ, you will love Everett and Jones.  A local favorite and portions are plentiful.
   

- Fenton’s Creamery - http://www.fentonscreamery.com/ - An old time ice creamery with great food and smiles all around.

1. -Bay Wolf - http://www.baywolf.com/ - Rated one of the 10 best restaurants in the Bay Area.  Fancy and good!
   

2. -Doña Tomás - http://donatomas.com/ - Thought of by some as Oakland’s premier Mexican eatery
   

3. -Giant Burger - http://www.yelp.com/biz/quarter-pound-giant-burger-oakland - A great burger spot in the town.
   

4. -Mama’s Royal Cafe - http://www.mamasroyalcafeoakland.com/ - Serves breakfast, brunch, and lunch.  Been around since 1974 and still serving great food.
   

5. -Shan Dong - http://sd.222.to/ - A great chinese food restaurant in china town.  Lots of locals love it.  If their website doesn’t work, check them out on yelp.
   

6. -True Burger - http://www.trueburgeroakland.com/ - Chef's used to work at Bay Wolf.  I just went there the other night for a burger fries and a shake. All were fabulous and I can’t wait to go again!
   

7. -Ozumo - http://www.ozumo.com/oakland/ - Contemporary Japanese Cuisine, been open for about 2 years now and is an expansion restaurant form the Ozumo inn SF.  But the food here and the ambiance is awesome.... Great robati bar......
   

8. -Oakland Chop Bar - http://www.oaklandchopbar.com/ - Chop Bar has great food in the Jack London Square area.... try the bhan mi sandwich...... YUM!