Why should you recommend Oakland as a meeting spot to your family, friends, and colleagues? Because of three famous words: location, location, location.

Location—Geography Airplane, car, BART, or ferry—few places in the country offer as many modes of transport as Oakland, making it easy for group visitors to get in and around town quickly. Oakland International Airport has more than 200 flights per day from 37 nonstop destinations, including New York, Atlanta, Washington, D.C., and Mexico. Amtrak provides regular service to Jack London Square.

Location—Climate Never underestimate how valuable
temperate weather can be to people in regions that are very cold—or very hot. Oakland is ranked #1 in climate in the United States, based on National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration local data. The city has statistically the same number of sunny days as Orange County, California—and much milder summers.

Location—Culture It’s said variety is the spice of life. Oakland has its share of variety. The city features a wealth of neighborhoods filled with history, shopping, and wonderfully diverse restaurants—in abundance. It also boasts such award-winning attractions as the Chabot Space & Science Museum, the Oakland Museum of California, and the Paramount Theatre.