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rooms, with most of them concentrated around walkable Jack London.”
She says that 2017 will see the launch of the Oakland Ale Trail, also
centered around the neighborhood. “Oakland is an emerging beer destination—growing almost daily—and is quickly attracting brewers and
craft beer enthusiasts alike.”
For more information, contact Kent Sundgren, sales coordinator for
Visit Oakland, at [email protected] or go to visitoakland.org.
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USS Potomac
Oakland Urban Wine Trail
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During a trip to the San Francisco Bay area, travelers can enjoy a variety
of experiences when they visit Oakland’s diverse Jack London district.
“Jack London is an iconic neighborhood because of its prime waterfront location and historical tie to Oakland being a transportation hub
in California,” says Frances Wong, Visit Oakland’s public relations and
community relations manager. “Named after the famous American
author, [the neighborhood] is a hot spot of restaurants, shops, and
music and entertainment venues, which make it the perfect place to
enjoy Oakland in a little amount of time.”
One of the area’s most popular attractions is the USS Potomac,
which has a rich history that is shared on docent-led tours. The former naval ship was converted into Franklin Roosevelt’s presidential
yacht, and it is where he welcomed dignitaries such as Britain’s Queen
Elizabeth and King George IV. Groups also can charter the vessel for a
private ride around the bay.
Wong recommends doing some sampling at the wineries that are
part of the Oakland Urban Wine Trail. “Oakland is home to 10 tasting