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From its downtown museums to the protected land on its eastern edge, Oakland presents worthwhile facets to all visitors. For Phoenix residents, it also provides a cooler climate. Via Valley Metro bus or light rail, you can conveniently access Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and fly from Phoenix to Oakland in about two hours.

Attractions

Downtown Oakland offers diverse hotels and museums. Here, visitors can easily walk to Oak Street's Museum of California, which hosts a collection of art, artifacts and natural-history displays from the state. At Clay and 17th Street, you can explore the interactive and educational Museum of Children's Arts. Every playful person in your party will also enjoy a trip across Oakland Inner Harbor to Alameda's Pacific Pinball Museum, where you will find classic pinball machines you can actually play. On the city's east side, you can hike the trails at Redwood Regional Park. While there, visit nearby Chabot Space & Science Center on Skyline Boulevard.

Hints and tips

On the ground at Oakland International Airport (OAK), you will find a centrally located car-rental area just outside your terminal. Shuttle vans, taxis and public AC Transit buses also serve this airport. Oakland's climate is temperate. In July, the average high is 72 degrees Fahrenheit, and in January, it is 58 degrees. Every September, locals and visitors flock to the Oakland Music Festival.