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Oakland is Alameda County’s largest city and is the largest port city in San Francisco’s East Bay, home to a population of more than 412,000.
The city grew rapidly in the early 20th century following the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake and has become a major liberal, cultural, and tourist destination throughout the late 20th and early 21st centuries, known nationally for its political activism, sustainability initiatives, and professional sports teams.
It is recognized as one of the United States’ top artist cities, claiming the nation’s highest artist concentration per capita and home to a wide variety of galleries, museums, and hip independent businesses in its downtown, Old Oakland, Chinatown, and Jack London Square neighborhoods.
Major attractions include its Paramount and Fox Oakland Theaters, which host major concert tours, and its Mountain View Cemetery, designed by legendary landscaper Frederick Law Olmsted, which serves as the resting place for many famous Californians. Map
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