Contra Costa district, California, United States

Places to visit near Oakley

Oakley is a town in Contra Costa district, California, United States, home to about 39,813 people. Within 50 km by road there are 68 places to visit — 12 parks, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 churches and 7 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Oakley Park (1 km), Big Break Regional Shoreline (3 km) and Brentwood Muslim Community Center (5 km).

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Oakley, California
Oakley, Contra Costa district, California, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Oakley at a glance

Location
Contra Costa district, California, United States
Population
about 39,813
Coordinates
37.9974° N, 121.7125° W
Places within 50 km
68 (68 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Oakley

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Oakley: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Parks near Oakley

61 parks within 100 km of Oakley. The closest is Oakley Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Oakley

57 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Oakley. The closest is Big Break Regional Shoreline (3 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Oakley

39 churches within 100 km of Oakley. The closest is Pittsburg Seventh Day Adventist Church (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Oakley

39 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Oakley. The closest is Brushy Peak (32 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Oakley

27 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Oakley. The closest is Los Vaqueros Reservoir (25 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Oakley

20 museums within 100 km of Oakley. The closest is Lindsay Wildlife Experience (41 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Oakley

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 41 km on the road.

  1. Start in Oakley
  2. 1 km Oakley Park · park, Contra Costa
  3. 5 km Brentwood Muslim Community Center · nature spot, Contra Costa
  4. 13 km Solano · heritage site, Contra Costa
  5. 11 km Sherman Island · island, Sacramento
  6. 8 km Big Break Regional Shoreline · nature spot, Contra Costa
  7. 3 km Back to Oakley

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How to reach Oakley

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Oakley by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks1261Oakley Park (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1457Big Break Regional Shoreline (3 km)
    Churches1039Pittsburg Seventh Day Adventist Church (19 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints739Brushy Peak (32 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs527Los Vaqueros Reservoir (25 km)
    Museums520Lindsay Wildlife Experience (41 km)
    Other attractions313Hurricane Harbor (37 km)
    Beaches & coast312Suisun Bay (32 km)
    Forts & heritage311Solano (11 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves57Sherman Island (11 km)
    Temples04Medusa (60 km)
    Buddhist sites03Berkeley Zen Center (64 km)
    Treks12Briones to Mt. Diablo Regional Trail (38 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Lodi Mosque (51 km)
    Waterfalls01Huntington Falls (82 km)

    Oakley: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Oakley?

    Oakley Park (park, about 1 km), Big Break Regional Shoreline (nature spot, about 3 km), Brentwood Muslim Community Center (nature spot, about 5 km), Solano (heritage site, about 11 km), Sherman Island (island, about 11 km), Little Mandeville Island (island, about 16 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Oakley?

    68 places on Spotwander: 12 parks, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 churches, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest park to Oakley?

    Oakley Park, about 1 km by road; Brannan Island State Recreation Area (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Oakley?

    Big Break Regional Shoreline, about 3 km by road; Brentwood Muslim Community Center (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Oakley?

    Pittsburg Seventh Day Adventist Church, about 19 km by road; City Park (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Oakley?

    Start in Oakley, visit Oakley Park, then Brentwood Muslim Community Center, then Solano, then Sherman Island, then Big Break Regional Shoreline, and drive back — about 41 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Oakley?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for parks and churches.

    Towns near Oakley

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Oakley’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Oakley on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.