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An avid amateur camera bug has a short stay in Oakland CA, including Sunday as a non-work day. Where can I go to take pictures of commercial boats, ships and related operations? Do you have any suggestions for other photo subjects in the Oakland/Berkeley area?
posted by X4ster around Oakland, CA at 10:29 AM - 7 answers

Traveling to Oakland (Hayward actually) for business for next week. Need to find a hotel that isn't horrible, and under $140/night (monday-thursday). [more inside]
posted by mrzarquon around Oakland, CA at 12:48 PM - 12 answers

We are driving from LA to a wedding in Oakland, CA, in a few weekends. The reception will end around 9pm, and we are looking for a place to stay somewhere south of Oakland for one night. Any suggestions? The cooler the better.
posted by billtron around Oakland, CA at 9:36 PM - 7 answers

Heading to Oakland, CA for business and will arrive on Sunday in the early afternoon. Looking for something to keep me entertained for the afternoon/evening. [more inside]
posted by cyniczny around Oakland, CA at 5:40 PM - 10 answers

Recommendations for wineries for a daytrip from Oakland CA? [details inside] [more inside]
posted by allan around Oakland, CA at 11:03 AM - 8 answers