Aside from terminals, shops and restaurants, art has become a staple at the Oakland International Airport. Visitors to Oakland can get a taste of the diverse local arts the minute they step off the plane.  The Airport Media Wall, located in the Southwest baggage claim, has been created to display the commissioned works from a selection of local artists. The wall includes videos from several different artists, including a video mosaic of the people and places in Oakland, abstract documentations of daily interactions in Oakland, and other representations of the diversity here in the Bay Area. A call for new artists to contribute to the Media Wall will be open until March 11, 2011, so keep an eye out for a new mix of videos on the Media Wall soon.

Get Mobile with Visit Oakland

Visit Oakland recognizes that many visitors rely on technology to find a great new restaurant, happening event or specific location. Therefore, the Visit Oakland mobile site has been created to help navigate visitors in search of their desired destination. With your smart phone device, go to www.visitoakland.org and you'll be automatically directed to a phone-friendly version of listings for hotels, attractions, events, transportation information and more.

Take a Break with the Family

There are more than a 100 things to see and do in Oakland, many of which can be shared with your family. Book a room near Oakland's attractions and give your family the break they deserve. Accommodations near the Oakland Museum of California include the Clarion Hotel Downtown Oakland City Center, Oakland Marriott City Center, and The Washington Inn in Old Oakland. For waterfront access, consider the Waterfront Hotel, Executive Inn & Suites or Homewood Suites by Hilton. Oakland's airport accommodations make it easy for visitors to come to and from Oakland, including the Hilton Oakland Airport, Holiday Inn Oakland Airport and the Red Lion Hotel. For more accommodations in Oakland for your family, visit www.visitoakland.org.