Just a few blocks from the
Courtyard by Marriott!
General Information: 510-238-2200
1000 Oak Street
Oakland, CA 94607
Hours: Wed. to Sat., 10 am to 5 pm
Sunday noon to 5 pm
Closed Mon. and Tues.
Home of a 20" telescope, named Rachel, it's the largest refractor in the western United States regularly open to the public. Its companion, the 8" Alvan Clark refractor, named Leah, is the original 1883 instrument donated by founder Anthony Chabot.
General Information: 510-336-7300
10000 Skyline Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94619
Hours: Wed. & Thurs., 10 am to 5 pm
Fri. & Sat., 10 am to 10 pm
Sunday 11 am to 5 pm
Closed Mon. and Tues.
Right next to the Courtyard by Marriott, great for an afternoon stroll, or visit the Friday morning Farmer's market.
Between Broadway and Clay Streets, from Seventh to 10th Street.
Oakland's Chinatown
Also next to the Courtyard by Marriott, and lots of fun to explore.
Includes parts of Broadway east to Alice, and 13th, to Seventh Street.
There's just too many to list, and this only Oakland! There's still more to do and see throughout the entire bay area.
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