(OAK) Oakland, California

Oakland is among the most desirable holiday destinations in the world. The best time to visit is between April and October. The many popular landmarks in the city include beaches, parks, shopping malls, museums and the exuberant cheerful Californian architecture. Carriers offering flights from London to Oakland include United Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways and others. Cheap flights are easily available, as are budget hotels. Travlock offers the best deals on beach resorts and discounted prices on other luxurious hotels.

Oakland is a city on the east side of San Francisco Bay in California, built on a resource-rich parcel of land and known for its renewable energy and history of political activism. The best time to visit is between April and October, when the warm, Mediterranean climate offsets the rainy winters.

Angel Island is an island in the San Francisco Bay that offers hiking and camping. Tilden Regional Park is a park with a carousel, botanical garden and recreational activities such as lake swimming, picnic areas and a steam train ride. Lake Merritt is a large tidal lagoon in the center of Oakland, surrounded by a wildlife refuge. Jack London Square is an entertainment and business destination on the waterfront. It includes shopping, wine and wine-tasting. Redwood Regional Park is a sprawling forest featuring redwood groves and rare wildlife, plus trails, picnic areas and campsites. Oakland Zoo is a long-standing zoo which features native and exotic animals, a wildlife theater and educational programs. East Bay Regional Park District is a park that offers hiking. Children's Fairyland is a vibrant amusement park pairing a storybook motif with rides and theatrical performances. Chabot Space and Science Center is a big complex featuring interactive exhibits on outer space, a planetarium, a gift shop and more. The Oakland Museum of California includes artifacts and interactive displays in a modern building focused on state art, history and science.