Waterfronts in Oakland
3 places · Sea stacks, coves & tidal shores
Oakland, CA
Middle Harbor Shoreline Park
A 38-acre park built on a former shipping terminal in the Port of Oakland, offering close views of container cranes, the Bay Bridge, and the San Francisco skyline. An amphitheater and restored shoreline habitat provide varied foreground elements. Large container ships regularly pass nearby en route to the port.
Oakland, CA
Lake Merritt
A tidal lagoon in the heart of Oakland surrounded by a 3.4-mile walking path, historic buildings, and a necklace of lights. It was designated as the first official wildlife refuge in North America in 1870. The lake reflects the downtown Oakland skyline and is home to a variety of migratory bird species.
Oakland, CA
Jack London Square
A waterfront commercial district on the Oakland Estuary named after author Jack London, who frequented the area. Heinold's First and Last Chance Saloon, built in 1883, still stands and was a regular haunt of London's. The boardwalk offers views of the estuary, passing boats, and the Alameda shoreline.