The 15 best things to do in Oakland (November 2026)

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   1. 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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   2. Alameda First Walking Food Tour

   Outty Ranking71

   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. Strongly Recommended at 71/100, 5.0/5 from 14 traveler reviews, 3h from $99, free cancellation.

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   3. Ruth Bancroft Garden General Admission Ticket

   Outty Ranking68

   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 68/100, 4.5/5 from 17 traveler reviews, 1h from $15, free cancellation.

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   4. Best of North Berkeley Food Tour

   Outty Ranking65

   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 65/100, 5.0/5 from 23 traveler reviews, 3h from $137.

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   5. Berkeley Food & Counter-Culture Tour

   Outty Ranking60

   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 60/100, 4.4/5 from 5 traveler reviews, 2.5h from $79, free cancellation.

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   6. Guided Wine Tasting at Berkeley Wineries with Local Sommelière

   Outty Ranking58

   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 58/100, 5.0/5 from 13 traveler reviews, 3h from $175.

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   7. Redwood Forest Steam Train and Santa Cruz Coast Day Tour

   Outty Ranking58

   Travel from San Francisco to the Santa Cruz Mountains for a vintage steam train ride through towering redwood groves. Continue to Santa Cruz Harbor and colorful Capitola Beach for relaxed coastal sightseeing before retur. Worth a Look at 58/100, 4.0/5 from 16 traveler reviews, 8h from $230, free cancellation.

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   8. Napa Valley Small-Group Wine Tasting Tour via San Francisco Ferry

   Outty Ranking57

   Join us on a full-day, small-group wine tour of the Spectacular Napa Valley wine country for guests coming from San Francisco! Take the San Francisco Bay Ferry & meet us at the Vallejo Ferry Terminal. In our small shuttl. Worth a Look at 57/100, 5.0/5 from 1 traveler reviews, 7.5h from $155, free cancellation.

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   9. San Francisco 6 Day Zion Bryce Grand Canyon Las Vegas Tour

   Outty Ranking56

   Experience the most complete Southwest Giant Ring itinerary! Feel the passion of the wilderness beauty! Enjoy the most magnificent views given by five famous national parks and three world-class scenic spots! Stay overni. Worth a Look at 56/100, 5.0/5 from 4 traveler reviews, 144h from $1,180.

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    10. Outstanding Oakland Scavenger Hunt

    Outty Ranking55

    Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Aust. Worth a Look at 55/100, 4.0/5 from 1 traveler reviews, 2h from $20, free cancellation.

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

    Outty Ranking55

    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 55/100, 5.0/5 from 21 traveler reviews, 2h from $449.

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    12. 4-Day Tour in Zion, Bryce & Antelope Canyon, Las Vegas

    Outty Ranking55

    Embark on an unforgettable four-day adventure starting from San Francisco, with a scenic drive to Las Vegas on the first day. Explore the stunning landscapes of Bryce Canyon National Park and Zion National Park in Utah o. Worth a Look at 55/100, 4.8/5 from 4 traveler reviews, 96h from $746.

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    13. A Self Guided Audio Tour of UC Berkeley Campus

    Outty Ranking54

    UC Berkeley is one of the world's great public universities, and its campus is as intellectually alive as the city surrounding it. On this self-guided audio tour, you'll discover how Nobel Prize winners, student revoluti. Worth a Look at 54/100, 1h from $10, free cancellation.

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    14. A Spectacular Art Walk: Downtown Oak-tion Packed Adventure

    Outty Ranking54

    Dive into adventure, 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 puzzles, a. Worth a Look at 54/100, 1.5h from $15, free cancellation.

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    15. Epic Royalty Themed Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Antioch, CA

    Outty Ranking54

    What makes our hunts stand out from other app-based scavenger hunts? We've designed a royal-themed adventure that puts you in the driver's seat. Our gameplay turn a simple walk into an unforgettable quest. A Royal Quest. Worth a Look at 54/100, 2h from $10, free cancellation.

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