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Waterfront Hotel
Oakland, San Francisco East Bay - Home of Miss Pearl's Jam House

The seamless combination of the Waterfront Hotel's nautical style and the traditional setting of Jack London Square come together on Oakland's waterfront to create a soothing yet stimulating location for your next trip.

After a multi-million dollar renovation in 2008, the Waterfront Hotel blends the unique atmosphere of the Oakland waterfront with modern and luxurious designs. Now featuring upgraded guestrooms, lobby, meeting spaces, exterior painting, and our new restaurant, Miss Pearl's Jam House. The Waterfront Hotel celebrates the adventurous spirit of the Oakland waterfront, with all of the guestrooms, public spaces, and meeting rooms embodying the maritime atmosphere and soul of the waterfront through the nautical inspired décor.

The Waterfront Hotel is the perfect place for a fun and relaxing Oakland vacation. Are you ready to unwind? Then put your feet up and watch the boats in the Oakland Harbor sail by. Are you looking for adventure? Then step outside and explore Jack London Square. It's all right at our door.

One of the District's three oldest parks, Tilden has been called the jewel of the system, and its recreational activities have become a happy tradition for generations of East Bay youngsters. From a carousel ride and a picnic to a swim at Lake Anza and a stroll through the Botanic Garden, Tilden has variety to delight everyone. Yet there are plenty of quiet places in Tilden's 2,079 acres to shelter the wildlife and preserve natural beauty. Tilden was named for Charles Lee Tilden, first president of the Park District Board of Directors. The park is reached via Canon Drive, Shasta Road, or South Park Drive, all off Grizzly Peak Boulevard in Berkeley.

Steam Train
The Steam Train offers rides along the scenic ridge on a scaled-down steam train. For information see www.redwoodvalleyrailway.com.
The Botanic Garden
The Regional Parks Botanic Garden contains the world's most complete collection of California native plants, including rare and endangered species. See also the Friends of the Regional Parks Botanic Garden website (http://www.nativeplants.org/) for more information on the Regional Parks Botanic Garden.
The Brazil Building
The setting is upscale to elegant with a breathtaking view of Tilden Park and beautifully landscaped gardens. For more information see www.brazilianroom.org.
The Merry-Go-Round
Tilden's Herschell-Spillman merry-go-round is a splendid antique carousel with hand-carved and beautifully painted wooden carousel animals to ride. For information call (510) 524-6773.
Tilden Nature Area and The Little Farm
Learn all about Tilden's surprising variety of plants and animals through the nature programs at the Little Farm and the Environmental Education Center (EEC) in Tilden Nature Area, both accessible to disabled persons.