The 15 best things to do in Oakland (2026)

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   1. Yosemite National Park & Sequoias Private Tour from San Francisco

   Outty Ranking80

   Prepare for an Extraordinary Yosemite Adventure Embark on an extraordinary day of discovery with our exclusive private Yosemite National Park, Giant Sequoias & Glacier Point Day Tour From San Francisco. Immerse yourself. Strongly Recommended at 80/100, 5.0/5 from 75 traveler reviews, 14h from $1,200, free cancellation.

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   2. Black Food Tour - Downtown Oakland

   Outty Ranking73

   Explore culinary arts like never before! Black Food Tour showcases the vibrancy of Black-owned restaurants, culture, and cuisine - visiting up to 5 local partnering restaurants. Tours are led by Oakland natives who share. Strongly Recommended at 73/100, 4.9/5 from 27 traveler reviews, 3.5h from $150, free cancellation.

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   3. Alamedas First Walking Food Tour

   Outty Ranking65

   Stroll through the charming streets of Alameda as we visit local favorites and hidden gems, from cozy neighborhood eateries to lively spots in the downtown. This isn’t just a food tour—it’s like being shown around by a f. Solid Choice at 65/100, 5.0/5 from 8 traveler reviews, 3h from $89, free cancellation.

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   4. Ruth Bancroft Garden General Admission Ticket

   Outty Ranking65

   Called "A Gem of the East Bay," and voted "Best Botanical Garden" by Sunset Magazine (2019), a visit to the Ruth Bancroft Garden offers visitors an opportunity to see cacti, succulents, California natives and other rare. Solid Choice at 65/100, 4.4/5 from 16 traveler reviews, 1h from $15, free cancellation.

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   5. Best of North Berkeley Food Tour

   Outty Ranking64

   Just a few miles east of San Francisco lies what many call the birthplace of California cuisine: Berkeley. On this 3-hour gourmet food tour, your expert guide will take you behind the scenes of the North Shattuck distric. Solid Choice at 64/100, 5.0/5 from 23 traveler reviews, 3h from $137.

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   6. A Spectacular Scavenger Hunt in Berkeley

   Outty Ranking56

   "Dive into adventure with , your go-to for the ultimate app-led adventure hunts! Step into a world where every landmark and hidden gem is waiting to be discovered. Challenge yourself with trivia, tackle brain-teasing puz. Worth a Look at 56/100, 1.5h from $15, free cancellation.

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   7. 3Quest Challenge Scavenger Hunts - Antioch, CA

   Outty Ranking56

   3Quest Challenge is an interactive scavenger hunt that allows you to explore your city to complete 3 quests using our scavenger hunt app on your smartphone. You'll be given an app to download and a suggested starting loc. Worth a Look at 56/100, 2h from $10, free cancellation.

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   8. Guided Wine Tasting at Berkeley Wineries with Local Sommelière

   Outty Ranking56

   It's not often that you can visit a winery in the heart of a city! Berkeley has been home to what we call 'urban wineries' for almost 20 years. Although these producers don't own any vineyards of their own, they work dir. Worth a Look at 56/100, 5.0/5 from 13 traveler reviews, 3h from $175.

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   9. From Royal Land Grant to Berkeley's Gourmet Garden in 5 Blocks

   Outty Ranking56

   Explore the rich history of Peralta Park on this engaging 60-70 minute walking tour through a Berkeley neighborhood once owned by cattle rancher Domingo Peralta. Learn about the early struggles of Spanish explorers and s. Worth a Look at 56/100, 1.2h from $38, free cancellation.

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    10. Explore Vallejo with a Unique Scavenger Hunt by Zombie Scavengers

    Outty Ranking56

    Zombie Scavengers in Vallejo will help prove you can survive a zombie apocalypse! Use an app to find a list of items needed to survive. Find them in any order you'd like and get points for each found survival item. Get p. Worth a Look at 56/100, 1h from $20, free cancellation.

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    11. Explore Oakland with a Unique Scavenger Hunt by Zombie Scavengers

    Outty Ranking56

    Zombie Scavengers takes you on an adventure in Oakland to survive the zombie apocalypse! Use our app and some strategy to find a list of items needed to survive, in any order you'd prefer, around the city. Find the survi. Worth a Look at 56/100, 1h from $20, free cancellation.

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    12. Explore Berkeley with a Scavenger Hunt by Operation City Quest

    Outty Ranking55

    Operation City Quest of Berkeley lets your team discover the city in a fun and different way. Our app will instruct you to find a variety of items throughout the city in any order you'd like, and do funny challenges, for. Worth a Look at 55/100, 2h from $10, free cancellation.

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    13. Berkeley Food & Counter Culture Tour

    Outty Ranking54

    This walking tour reveals Berkeley as the unsung powerhouse of American food and modern politics. We begin in the North Shattuck neighborhood (formerly the Gourmet Ghetto), where culinary revolutions happened simultaneo. Worth a Look at 54/100, 4.3/5 from 4 traveler reviews, 2.5h from $79, free cancellation.

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    14. Sequoia National Park Day Tour from Oakland

    Outty Ranking54

    Explore the stunning landscapes of California’s Sierra Nevada on an unforgettable day tour to Sequoia National Park and Crystal Cave. Start your adventure at the iconic General Sherman Tree, the largest tree on Earth, be. Worth a Look at 54/100, 10h from $435, free cancellation.

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    15. Private Transfer from San Francisco Airport to Napa Valley + GGB

    Outty Ranking53

    Luxurious and affordable small group one-way transfer in San Francisco Bay Area, Napa, Sonoma and beyond! Up to 4 passengers! Worth a Look at 53/100, 5.0/5 from 20 traveler reviews, 2h from $449.

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