8 Things You Didn’t Know About Oakland California

There is so much to learn and to know about Oakland California. Whether you live in or near the Bay Area, here are 8 things you didn’t know about Oakland California…

1. Oakland is the third largest city in the San Francisco Bay area and the seventh largest city in the state.

2. In the late 1860’s, Oakland was selected as the western terminal of the Transontinental Railroad.

3. It is rumored that these famous names have all lived in Oakland – Clint Eastwood, Bruce Lee, Will Wright, Billie Joe Armstrong, Michael Earl, and Tom Hanks

4. Oakland is the only city in California with three professional sports teams – Oakland Raiders, Oakland Athletics, and Golden State Warriors

5. Oakland has a population of over 400,000 residents, larger than the population of Iceland.

6. The 24,000 square-foot Oakland Asian Cultural Center is the largest and most modern facility of its kind in North America.

7. The Port of Oakland is one of the five largest container ports in North America and one of the top 20 worldwide.

8. The Port of Oakland controls over 19 miles of shoreline and owns the Oakland International Airport.