Visit Oakland: plan your trip with verified accessibility info!
Enjoy hotels and activities with photos and measurements for a worry-free stay.
Hotels
Find and book accessible hotels with peace of mind guaranteed
Activities
Plan your next adventure with accessible activities for every traveler
Let’s plan an experience you will cherish forever!
The collaboration of Wheel the World and Oakland wants to inspire people with disabilities to travel and enjoy unforgettable experiences with family and friends.
There is a world out there and our mission is to help everyone explore it without limits!
Visit Oakland: the heart of art, nature, and community
Discover the vibrant community of Oakland, where artistic expression meets beautiful scenery along 19 miles of coastline and rolling hills. Each unique neighborhood reflects the city’s rich diversity, from locally owned shops to a wide array of multicultural cuisine. With great weather year-round, Oakland is the perfect base for adventure. Whether you're kayaking on the water, hiking in the majestic redwoods, shopping and dining downtown, or riding a gondola on Lake Merritt in the heart of The Town, everything is within a 15 minute drive. Yes – that is all happening in Oakland!
Top accessible Oakland Activities
Getting around Oakland
Some of the accessible transportation options are:
Accessible public transportation like buses.
WAV ride-sharing services available.
Get all the accessibility information we’ve mapped out in collaboration with the city's tourism office
Some of the accessibility features we have mapped:
Room: entrance, spaces, bed and closet.
Bathroom: access, interior, toilet, shower and sink.
Building access, lobby, breakfast area and common spaces.
Tips when traveling
Best time to visit
With amazing weather year-round, Oakland is the perfect destination to visit at any time of the year. However, for the ultimate experience, come from May to August during Oakland Summer Vibes to enjoy vibrant outdoor events and activities!
Climate
Oakland enjoys long, comfortable summers that are mostly clear and arid, and short, cold, wet winters. Temperatures range from 44°F to 75°F, rarely below 37°F or above 85°F. The best time to visit for warm-weather activities is mid-June to early October.
Events
Enjoy Oakland's signature events! Indulge in diverse cuisine during Oakland Restaurant Week, experience the variety of activities at Oakland Summer Vibes, or explore the fashion and culinary scene at Oakland Style Week. There's always something exciting to do!
Recommendations
Live Oakland's culinary scene! Here, world-class restaurants, pop-ups, food trucks, and breweries are love letters to the homes left behind, the homes built here, and the re-imagined cuisines that grew from both. Oakland's food is a celebration of the different cultures that give The Town its flavor.
Learn more about Visit Oakland through our blog notes
The Ultimate Wheelchair Accessible Guide to Oakland: Hotels, Things to Do & Transportation
10 min read
Do you have any doubts? Check these frequently asked questions.
Do you offer accessible experiences?
Your hotel, restaurant, transportation or accessible experience can be mapped and offered by Wheel the World.
