About this place
Oakland is a major port city on the United States West Coast, host to the busiest port in Northern California. The city has a history of political activism and is one of the most ethnically diverse cities in the United States.
Downtown Oakland holds an active nightlife and offers an assortment of bars, nightclubs, and music venues.
Though the city holds a reputation as a dangerous city, crime is disproportionately concentrated in 3 City Council districts.
Recently, Oakland has experienced gentrification, resulting in changes to the culture, changes to the demographics, and an amount of controversy.