Mountain View Cemetery
Oakland, CA
A historic 226-acre cemetery designed by Frederick Law Olmsted in 1863, featuring winding paths, ornate mausoleums, and mature trees. The hilltop sections offer panoramic views of the Bay and San Francisco skyline. Notable figures including architects, industrialists, and civic leaders are interred here.
Photography Guide
- Best Time
- morning
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Shot Types
- landscapedetailportraitwide
- Best Seasons
- springfallwinter
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