The heart of the town!

Oakland Central is the hub for everything in Downtown Oakland, from the Uptown Arts and Entertainment District to the Jack London waterfront, and from Chinatown to Koreatown. Get the inside scoop on Oakland’s top shopping, dining, nightlife, entertainment, local artists, community events, and activations.

Silent Disco on the Plaza

Join us for a Spooktacular Silent Disco at Frank Ogawa Plaza on October 31st from 5 PM to 7 PM! 🎧👻

 

Free to attend and open to the public.
Costume Contest: Win a $200 prize for the best costume!
Raffle Prizes throughout the event.
Get your dancing shoes ready for a thrilling night of music, fun, and surprises! RSVP now on the Oakland Central website to secure your spot at this spooky celebration! 🎃

Register today to reserve your spot!

Spread Love.
The OakCentric Way!

The OakCentric gift card has many of your favorite retailers, restaurants, services and entertainment in one place. Use the OakCentric gift card at all participating locations in downtown Oakland by shopping, eating, and playing in Oakland.

The Latests

Savor the flavors

Chinese, Burmese, Italian, Nigerian, Egyptian, Soul Food, Peruvian, Mexican, Cambodian, Indian, Japanese, Brazilian, Mediterranean, Creole, we’ve got it all! Street food to fine dining. Oakland knows how to eat.

business spotlight

Dive into the chronicles of small business owners who transformed aspirations into reality. From humble beginnings to conquering challenges, each story paints a vivid picture of the entrepreneurial spirit that fuels our vibrant community.

Oakland Central Merchant Series

explore the
neighborhoods

Downtown Oakland is not only in the heart of Oakland it is also located in the geographical epicenter of the greater San Francisco Bay Area. 

Learn more about the various neighborhoods in Downtown Oakland

Enjoy Exclusive Wednesday Deals from Participating Downtown Oakland Businesses!