Kaiser Center, Oakland

Name: Kaiser Center
Address: 300 Lakeside Dr, Oakland, 94612-3534, United States
Telephone: +1 510-834-3575

#65 among attractions in Oakland

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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. The property is bounded by Lakeside Drive, which terminates and joins Harrison Street at the site, 20th-, 21st-, and Webster-streets. When completed in 1960, it was Oakland's tallest building, as well as the largest office tower west of the Rocky Mountains. A three-story office/retail building adjacent to the main tower was completed in 1963. Kaiser Center was the headquarters of Kaiser Industries, a Fortune 500 conglomerate that was headed by industrialist Edgar F. Kaiser at the time the building was constructed. ()

Completed: 1960 (64 years ago)Floors: 28Elevation: 16 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 37°48'33"N, 122°15'54"W

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300 Lakeside DrCentral Oakland (Downtown Oakland)Oakland 94612-3534 United States

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+1 510-834-3575

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Kaiser Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Children's Fairyland, Cathedral of Christ the Light, Fox Theater, Paramount Theatre.

~1450 ftE
Theme park, Amusement park, Cafe
Children's Fairyland, Oakland
7 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...
~680 ftNE
Unique church made of wood and glass
Cathedral of Christ the Light, Oakland
4 min walk • 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.
~1510 ftW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
Fox Theater, Oakland
8 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.
~1180 ftW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Cinema
Paramount Theatre, Oakland
6 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.
0.4 miN
Church
First Presbyterian Church of Oakland, Oakland
11 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.
~1440 ftW
Entertainment district, Nightlife, Dancing
Uptown Oakland, Oakland
7 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 miSW
Park
Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Oakland
13 min walk • Frank H. Ogawa Plaza is a public square located in Downtown Oakland.
0.5 miN
Sacred and religious sites, Synagogue
Temple Sinai, Oakland
14 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°15'25"W
The Junior Center of Art and Science, Oakland
13 min walk • Museum, Art gallery
0.5 miSW
City hall
Oakland City Hall, Oakland
12 min walk • Oakland City Hall is the seat of government for the city of Oakland, California. The current building was completed in 1914, and replaced a prior building that stood on what is now Frank H. Ogawa Plaza.
~1880 ftSW
37°48'21"N • 122°16'12"W
The Flight Deck, Oakland
10 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Entertainment

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kaiser Center?

Nearby attractions include Cathedral of Christ the Light, Oakland (4 min walk), California Digital Library, Oakland (4 min walk), Paramount Theatre, Oakland (6 min walk), Omi Gallery, Oakland (6 min walk).

How to get to Kaiser Center by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kaiser Center:

Bus

Thomas L. Berkley Way & Webster Street • Lines: 33, 805, Nl (2 min walk)
Harrison Street & 21st Street • Lines: 33, 805 (3 min walk)

Metro

19th Street Oakland • Lines: Orange, Red, Yellow (6 min walk)
Oakland City Center - 12th Street • Lines: Orange, Red, Yellow (14 min walk)

Train

Oakland-Jack London Square (29 min walk)

Ferry

Oakland Jack London Square Terminal • Lines: San Francisco Bay Ferry (34 min walk)