Oakland is a vibrant, highly cultural city located adjacent to San Francisco's downtown district, across the East Bay in Alameda County. The city, which became a major urban mecca on the West Coast following displacement from the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake, is known throughout the world today for its progressive politics, cultural attractions, and renowned sports teams. Visitors can explore the city's many art galleries throughout its Jack London Square, Chinatown, and Old Oakland neighborhoods or peruse the exhibits of world-renowned museums, including the USS Hornet Sea, Air, and Space Museum, the charming Oakland Museum of California, and the gorgeous landscapes of the University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley. Family-friendly attractions include the whimsical Children's Fairyland and the renowned Oakland Zoo.

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