Oakland is a city in California, a state in the United States of America. It is considered as one of the country's most diverse places and its cultural center is undervalued. The weather in Oakland is also considered pleasant by both residents and tourists.

Oakland is one of the most diverse cities in the United States in terms of the ethnicities of its residents. There are reportedly over 150 languages spoken by people in this city. Because of this, several events that reflect the diversity of the residents in Oakland are celebrated every year. Some of these events include the Art and Soul Weekend that is held in the city on the Labor Day weekend, the Chinatown Streetfest, the Cinco de Mayo Fruitvale Festival Parade and the Oakland Holiday Parade.

There are many things to do in Oakland. One of the most notable tourist destination is Chinatown where a variety of Asian food is served and is not exclusive to Chinese food but also include Japanese and Vietnamese cuisine. Some tourists also visit the Chabot Space and Science Center for a science and technology fix, or watch several shows on the many theaters in the city.