3 Best Landmarks in Oakland, CA

PARDEE HOME

Since 1868

The museum, House, Historical Buildings, Landmarks, Workshops and Events, Exhibits, Collections, Group Tours, School Tours, Guided Tours, Gift Shop, Garden, Educational Programs, Dinners, Rental Facility & Tours

One of the greatest architectural and historical treasures of Northern California - 70,000 objects in the collections - Offers two floors of collections from the sublime to the bizarre that explore the rich diversity of the Pardee family's interests

office@pardeehome.org

pardeehome.org

(510) 444-2187

Sat 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Sun - Fri Closed

I came here with a large group of people and had a great experience. We had the high tea in the garden and all the food and treats were all good. We had the afternoon tea and ate before we went on our tours. After, we split up into 2 groups (our party was the only ones here that day) for the tour and my group went first. Our docent was great and highly knowledgeable of the house and it's family history. I would highly recommend checking out this museum.

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Highly recommend the Pardee Home Museum tour and High Tea! Our docent Ron was a wonderful storyteller captivating our group with his stories of the Pardee Family as he showed us around the home. The tea was beyond scrumptious! We were beyond pleased that they were able to make us both vegetarian and gluten free options for all of us to enjoy. Lovingly prepared by the volunteers all the bite sized items were delicious and we adored the attention to detail with little flowers on the platters. Our group had just had the High Tea at the Claremont and all agreed the Pardee Home High Tea was shoulders above AND a fraction of the cost! We all agreed we want to come back for a Ghost Tour!!

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CAMRON-STANFORD HOUSE

1418 Lakeside Drive, Oakland, CA 94612

Since 1876

Landmarks, Architecture Structure, Historical Places, Exhibitions, Educational Programs, Weddings, Events, Tours, Teas & Shops

Free Admission: Children - It is the last of the beautiful 19th-century mansions that once surrounded Lake Merritt and was the home to five influential families before becoming the first museum in the City of Oakland

Price: Adults $5.00 & Seniors $4.00

cshouse.org

(510) 874-7802

Sun 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Mon - Sat Closed

Try a Tea at Camron Stanford House! We took our grandchildren to the Mad Hatter Tea. They loved it and have asked if they can go every year. A wonderful event for young children with the Queen of Hearts and March Hare in attendance, tea sandwiches with hearts, spades and diamonds cut in the top, tarts, little cakes that said eat me, and more...and the price benefits a special place. The House hosts several teas a year or you can have your own tea for about 12 people. We went to an adult tea in 2015 that had a theme based on hats, including a milliner who gave a talk and showed samples of custom made hats...That was a nice event for grownups...and we totally enjoyed.

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My boyfriend and I went there today for their latest exhibit, Morbid Desire. It was a very informative and entertaining experience. I absolutely loved it! The Victorian house has been lovingly restored to its original grandeur of the 1800s. Amazing how much of the restoration that happened in the 1970s is totally amazing like etched glass windows. The exhibit itself was very informative. There are actual mourning dresses on display as well as the accessories worn. Interesting that some of the jewelry worn during mourning had human hair woven in it as a way to feel closer to loved ones who died and are still alive. Interesting!

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DUNSMUIR HOUSE

2960 Peralta Oaks Court, Oakland, CA 94605

Since 1899

Historical Building, Landmarks, Observation Deck, Museums, Education, Camp, Guided Tour, Industrial Parties, Meeting, Group Events, Corporate Retreat, Wedding, Reception, Dinner Party, Social Event & Facility Rentals

Designed by the San Francisco architect J. Eugene Freeman and is an example of Neoclassical-Revival architecture - The 37-room mansion is 16,224 square feet and features 10 fireplaces, a Tiffany-style dome & wood paneled public rooms

Price: Adults $10, Seniors $8 & Children $6

dhhereservations@gmail.com

dunsmuir-hellman.com

(510) 615-5555

(510) 615-5883

Mon - Fri 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sat & Sun Closed

We held our wedding at the Dunsmuir Estate, with 185 guests. It was a lovely venue, with the ceremony on the lawn in front of a beautiful oak tree, cocktails on the patio, and dinner in the pavilion. It all went very smoothly, and we appreciated that the venue provided the tables and chairs for both the ceremony and the dinner. Rebecca, the event coordinator, was responsive and helpful throughout our planning process, and the staff was great on the day of the wedding. The only downside for us was not being able to lock in a wedding rehearsal time until a month or so in advance, and it would have been great to know more than a week in advance that we could have started decorating.

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This place is a quiet little oasis in the Oakland hills. It's a little slice of bay area history and a great place to take a walk or have a picnic. The grounds of the mansion are well maintained as well as the mansion itself. The volunteers really do a wonderful job of keeping up the house. I recommend taking a tour of the mansion. The docent lead tour takes about an hour, is very informative, and allows you to see most of the house. I also hear that the house is beautifully decorated. This place is truly a gem.

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The Best Landmarks in Oakland

Handpicked Top 3 Landmarks in Oakland, California. Our 50-Point Inspection includes everything from checking reviews, ratings, reputation, history, complaints, satisfaction, trust and cost to the general excellence. You deserve only the best!

PARDEE HOME

CAMRON-STANFORD HOUSE

DUNSMUIR HOUSE