Cathedral of Christ the Light, Oakland

Name: Cathedral of Christ the Light
Address: 2121 Harrison St, Oakland, 94612-3780, United States
Telephone: +1 510-832-5057

#8 among attractions in Oakland

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Facts and practical information

The Cathedral of Christ the Light, also called Oakland Cathedral, is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Oakland in Oakland, California. It is the seat of the Bishop of Oakland. Christ the Light, the first cathedral built entirely in the 21st century, replaces the Cathedral of Saint Francis de Sales, irreparably damaged in the Loma Prieta earthquake of 1989. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 2008 (16 years ago)Architectural style: ModernCoordinates: 37°48'37"N, 122°15'47"W

Address

2121 Harrison StCentral Oakland (Downtown Oakland)Oakland 94612-3780 United States

Contact

+1 510-832-5057

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Day trips

Cathedral of Christ the Light – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Children's Fairyland, Lake Merritt, Fox Theater, Paramount Theatre.

~1020 ftSE
Theme park, Amusement park, Cafe
Children's Fairyland, Oakland
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Oakland, California, Children's Fairyland holds the distinction of being a whimsical amusement park designed specifically for young children and their families. Since its doors opened in 1950, this 10-acre outdoor park has captured the...
0.5 miSE
City staple for walks, picnics and boating
Lake Merritt, Oakland
14 min walk • Lake Merritt is a large tidal lagoon in the center of Oakland, California, just east of Downtown. It is surrounded by parkland and city neighborhoods.
0.4 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
Fox Theater, Oakland
11 min walk • The Fox Oakland Theatre is a 2,800-seat concert hall, a former movie theater, located at 1807 Telegraph Avenue in Downtown Oakland. It originally opened in 1928, running films until 1970. Designed by Weeks and Day, the theatre is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
~1730 ftW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Cinema
Paramount Theatre, Oakland
9 min walk • The Paramount Theatre is a 3,040-seat Art Deco concert hall located at 2025 Broadway in Downtown Oakland. When it was built in 1931, it was the largest multi-purpose theater on the West Coast, seating 3,476.
~1960 ftN
Church
First Presbyterian Church of Oakland, Oakland
10 min walk • The First Presbyterian Church of Oakland is a historic church founded in 1853 in Oakland, California. It is a part of the Presbyterian Church. First Presbyterian Church was the first Christian church in Oakland.
0.4 miW
Entertainment district, Nightlife, Dancing
Uptown Oakland, Oakland
10 min walk • Uptown Oakland is a neighborhood in Oakland, California, located in the northern end of Downtown. It is located roughly between West Grand Avenue to the north, Interstate 980 to the west, City Center and 14th Street to the south, and Broadway to the east. The neighborhood has become an important entertainment district in recent years.
0.5 miE
Neoclassical architecture
Women's Athletic Club of Alameda County, Oakland
13 min walk • The Women's Athletic Club of Alameda County, at 525 Bellevue Ave. in Oakland, California, was built in 1928–29. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009. It has also been known as The Bellevue Club, as Women's Athletic Club, and as Bellevue Club Building.
0.5 miN
Sacred and religious sites, Synagogue
Temple Sinai, Oakland
12 min walk • Temple Sinai is a Reform synagogue located at 2808 Summit Street in Oakland, California, United States. Founded in 1875, it is the oldest Jewish congregation in the East San Francisco Bay region.
0.5 miSE
37°48'23"N • 122°15'18"W
Rotary Nature Center and Lake Merritt Wildlife Refuge, Oakland
14 min walk • Park, Nature and wildlife
0.4 miSE
37°48'23"N • 122°15'25"W
The Junior Center of Art and Science, Oakland
11 min walk • Museum, Art gallery
~680 ftSW
Garden, Park
Kaiser Center, Oakland
4 min walk • Kaiser Center, also called the Kaiser Building, is a 28-story office building located at 300 Lakeside Drive, adjacent to Lake Merritt, in downtown Oakland, California, designed by the architectural firm of Welton Becket & Associates of Los Angeles.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Cathedral of Christ the Light open?

Cathedral of Christ the Light is open:

Monday 6:30 am - 8 pm
Tuesday 6:30 am - 8 pm
Wednesday 6:30 am - 8 pm
Thursday 6:30 am - 8 pm
Friday 6:30 am - 8 pm
Saturday 6:30 am - 8 pm
Sunday 6:30 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Cathedral of Christ the Light?

Nearby attractions include Kaiser Center, Oakland (4 min walk), Children's Fairyland, Oakland (5 min walk), Omi Gallery, Oakland (6 min walk), California Digital Library, Oakland (7 min walk).

How to get to Cathedral of Christ the Light by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cathedral of Christ the Light:

Bus

Harrison Street & 21st Street • Lines: 33, 805 (2 min walk)
Grand Avenue & Harrison Street • Lines: 12 (2 min walk)

Metro

19th Street Oakland • Lines: Orange, Red, Yellow (9 min walk)
Oakland City Center - 12th Street • Lines: Orange, Red, Yellow (17 min walk)

Train

Oakland-Jack London Square (32 min walk)

Ferry

Oakland Jack London Square Terminal • Lines: San Francisco Bay Ferry (37 min walk)