Adams Point, Oakland

#169 among attractions in Oakland

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Adams Point is a neighborhood of Oakland, California. It is located on the northern shore of Lake Merritt, directly adjacent to Downtown Oakland and the Grand Lake district. It is a triangle bounded by Grand Avenue on the south, Harrison Street on the northwest, and the MacArthur Freeway on the northeast. It lies at an elevation of 79 feet. Neighborhood landmarks include the Veteran's Memorial Building, the Earl Warren House, the art deco Bellevue-Staten Building, Lakeside Park, one of Oakland's larger parks, and Children's Fairyland, which is in the park. ()

Coordinates: 37°48'50"N, 122°15'19"W

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Central Oakland (Adams Point)Oakland United States

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Adams Point – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Children's Fairyland, Lake Merritt, Cathedral of Christ the Light, Grand Lake Theatre.

0.4 miSW
Theme park, Amusement park, Cafe
Children's Fairyland, Oakland
12 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...
0.7 miS
City staple for walks, picnics and boating
Lake Merritt, Oakland
18 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.
0.5 miSW
Unique church made of wood and glass
Cathedral of Christ the Light, Oakland
13 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.
0.5 miE
Nightlife, Cinema, Theater
Grand Lake Theatre, Oakland
13 min walk • The Grand Lake Theatre is a historic movie palace located at 3200 Grand Avenue and Lake Park Avenue in the Grand Lake neighborhood of Oakland, California.
0.8 miW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Cinema
Paramount Theatre, Oakland
21 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.
0.6 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum
The Museum of Art and Digital Entertainment, Oakland
16 min walk • The Museum of Art and Digital Entertainment is an Oakland, California, museum dedicated to digital art and gaming, with fully playable gaming exhibits. Its mission is to collect and curate video games, digital media concept art, and gaming systems, to teach the public about digital art and the process of gaming creation.
0.5 miW
Church
First Presbyterian Church of Oakland, Oakland
14 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 miS
Neoclassical architecture
Women's Athletic Club of Alameda County, Oakland
11 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.
0.6 miNE
Park, Garden
Morcom Rose Garden, Oakland
17 min walk • The Morcom Rose Garden is located in a residential neighborhood in Oakland, California, near the Piedmont border. The exact address is 700 Jean St. Oakland, CA 94610.
0.5 miW
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 miS
37°48'23"N • 122°15'18"W
Rotary Nature Center and Lake Merritt Wildlife Refuge, Oakland
14 min walk • Park, Nature and wildlife

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Adams Point?

Nearby attractions include Women's Athletic Club of Alameda County, Oakland (11 min walk), Children's Fairyland, Oakland (12 min walk), Oakland Lawn Bowling Club, Oakland (12 min walk), Splash Pad Park, Oakland (12 min walk).

How to get to Adams Point by public transport?

The nearest stations to Adams Point:

Bus

Oakland Avenue & Perkins Way • Lines: 33 (6 min walk)
MacArthur Boulevard & Adams Street • Lines: 57 (6 min walk)

Metro

19th Street Oakland • Lines: Orange, Red, Yellow (22 min walk)
Oakland City Center - 12th Street • Lines: Orange, Red, Yellow (30 min walk)