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Inside Background
Culture 
Say the phrase "Oakland culture" and many people probably think of hip-hop, and...
Last edited: September 11, 2007
Health & Safety 
Oakland is a city which has historically been associated with gang violence and...
Last edited: July 07, 2006
Neighborhoods 
Rockridge Rockridge is a wonderful neighborhood that has everything that's good...
Last edited: May 31, 2009
Recommended Reading 
Travelers interested in reading about Oakland before heading there should check...
Last edited: July 07, 2006
Weather & When to Go 
Many people associate Oakland too closely with its San Francisco neighbor to...
Last edited: July 07, 2006
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Oakland is an easy city to access by nearly every mode of transportation. Most...
Last edited: October 12, 2008
Getting Around 
Oakland is a large city fronting the San Francisco Bay and extendng east into...
Last edited: October 12, 2008
Public Transportation 
Rail BART is a rapid transit system serving Oakland and the entire Bay Area...
Last edited: October 12, 2008
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Rental cars may or may not be a good option for Oakland visitors.  Travelers...
Last edited: February 13, 2009
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Inside Things to Do
Museums & Attractions 
Oakland is a city which goes all out with its museums in order to offer...
Last edited: July 19, 2006
Nightlife 
With the busy life of San Francisco just across the bridge, one would think...
Last edited: July 07, 2006
Farmer's Market 
Farmers Market in Oakland If you want to find fresh produce, eat local and have...
Last edited: October 10, 2009
Chabot Space and Science Center 
Surround yourself with dazzling sights of the universe at Chabot Space and...
Last edited: June 09, 2006
Oakland Zoo 
The Oakland Zoo is a great family/children's zoo. It's located in a nice...
Last edited: August 01, 2008
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Inside Dining Scene
Arizmendi Bakery 
The Arizmendi Bakery has existed as a cooperative since 1997. They offer...
Last edited: July 01, 2009
Fat Lady 
The Fat Lady has graced Oakland for nearly 40 years, offering brunch, lunch and...
Last edited: July 01, 2009
Golden Lotus Vegetarian Restaurant 
Golden Lotus Vegetarian Restaurant is in the East Bay. Specialities include the...
Last edited: June 15, 2009
Manna Cafeteria 
Manna is a food service cafeteria serving Kaiser employees and is open to the...
Last edited: January 27, 2008
Pizza Rustica 
These guys are the best !  Their food is top-notch - good healthy fare loaded...
Last edited: May 15, 2006
Pizzaiolo 
Pizzaiolo has wood-fired pizza, pasta and many other Italian dishes Website
Last edited: June 30, 2009
Tamarindo Antojeria Mexicana 
"Antojedia" is a place of little cravings...Tamari... dinner menu changes...
Last edited: July 01, 2009
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: March 06, 2009
Crossing the Border 
A little preparation will help simplify the process of entering the United...
Last edited: July 31, 2009
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: May 26, 2009
Important Phrases 
American jargon diverges from the rest of the world's -- most notably from...
Last edited: July 22, 2009
Telephones 
General: The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as (555...
Last edited: August 08, 2009
Tipping & Etiquette 
Reminder and Warning:  This information is highly contested, confusing by...
Last edited: March 07, 2009
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: September 08, 2007
America 's Outdoors 
 As I was walking , That ribbon of highway, I saw above me that endless skyway...
Last edited: October 24, 2008
Bottle/Container Deposits 
Depending on where you travel to in the U.S. bottle/container deposit laws...
Last edited: April 27, 2009
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
Last edited: August 25, 2009
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: December 06, 2008
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: April 26, 2009
Language and America 
  Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from the...
Last edited: August 25, 2009
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: August 19, 2009
Taxes 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: September 23, 2009
Traveling by Car in the US 
Most first-time visitors to the United States will go to typical tourist areas...
Last edited: July 20, 2009
Traveling with Children and Teens 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about the young that may differ from...
Last edited: April 04, 2009
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: April 26, 2009
Where to eat with kids. 
If you have young children and want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere there's...
Last edited: May 13, 2009
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