How to Take an Oakland A's Vacation to the East Bay
Baseball fans wanting to build a Bay Area vacation around an Oakland A's baseball game will have an easy and affordable time of it. Here are some tips on where to stay, dine and seek diversions during a baseball trip to the East Bay.
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Aim for arranging your accommodations near an East Bay BART (subway) stop, which will make your journey to and from the game(s) easy, cheap and convenient. The A's ballpark (the Oakland Coliseum) is on the Fremont line of BART at the Coliseum stop.
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Good lodging choices include the Hotel Shattuck near the downtown Berkeley BART stop and the Hyatt Downtown Oakland, near the 12th Street BART stop, with the Oakland locale only about a 15-minute ride to the game.
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While the upper deck at the ballpark has been put out of commission, there are still plenty of decently priced seats to be found. The bleachers and outfield plaza seats are probably the best deal for the price.
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Assuming the weather is nice, try to explore some of the East Bay's attractive outdoor options. Tilden Park for example, in the Berkeley Hills, is a massive spread of endless hiking paths, pretty vistas and family attractions.
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An excellent neighborhood for a pre- or post-game meal or drink is the downtown Berkeley corridor that runs along Shattuck Avenue. Among the best options are Beckett's (hip Irish pub/restaurant), Jupiter (with patio seating and tasty pizza) and Thalassa (a great pool hall/bar, but no food on hand).
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If the East Bay is sweltering during your visit, one way to beat the heat indoors is a stop at the Oakland Museum of California, an enjoyable way to learn about the area's history, geography and culture. For a more carefree escape from the elements, consider taking in a flick at the Grand Lake Theater, near Lake Merritt, a stylish art deco palace famed as the Bay Area's best movie theater.
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If the A's game doesn't satiate your baseball appetite, another East Bay option for taking in some hardball awaits at the UC Berkeley campus in springtime, where Cal Bears baseball is consistently competitive and extremely affordable. The Berkeley campus is worth a stroll either way though, with plenty of cool architecture, pristine lawns and forested pathways.
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Tips & Warnings
Tickets can be obtained online at the team's official site or at the stadium before the game.
As in any large city, be cautious about strolling alone during the evening.
