Overview
Oakley is in the east part of Contra Costa County in the San Francisco Bay Area to the east of Antioch.
1 things to do · 5 places to eat · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Oakley
Big Break Regional Shoreline
Big Break Road north of Vintage Parkway, a great place for the family to go walking, birdwatching, fishing and boating.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Nov. Summer highs reach about 85°F; winter lows dip to about 40°F. Wettest: Jan and Feb. (climate data from nearby Mount Diablo State Park)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- CCR Buchanan Field, Concord — 19 mi away. Directions
- SCK Stockton Metropolitan Airport, Stockton — 27 mi away. Directions
- OAK Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport, Oakland — 34 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Food for you
Cuisine (tap to filter)
What to ask about, for your diet
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Get in
- Main St. exit east from Highway 160 or take Brentwood Blvd. north from Brentwood
- BART goes from Daly City, San Francisco, Oakland, Orinda, Lafayette, Walnut Creek and Concord, and Pittsburg to Antioch station. Tri-Delta Transit bus service route #391 goes to and from the Pittsburgh and Antioch stations and many places in Brentwood and Antioch.
Get around
Walking isn't really recommended as there really isn't a lot of sidewalks and most of the roads are two lane roads.
By car
A car is necessary to get around unless you only have a short distance to go.
By bus
Tri Delta has four bus routes serving inside Oakley. They are #300, #391, #393 and #383. They all go around Oakley.
By taxi
Taxi service is available, but on a much reduced scale as compared to major cities. but you won't be able to hail a cab; it is necessary to call and arrange for a taxi to pick you up. Rates are fixed by city ordinance and do not vary among companies.
Do
Do Big Break Regional Shoreline
Big Break Road north of Vintage Parkway, a great place for the family to go walking, birdwatching, fishing and boating.
Eat
Eat La Costa
Known locally as to having the best Carne Asada burritos in the area..
Eat Uncle Wong Chinese Restaurant
The go-to place in oakley for great family owned Chinese food, only has 6 tables but nonetheless a good time.
Eat Black Bear Diner
Has very large portions and great for a quick and tasty meal, try the Bob's Big Bear Burger one of the largest burgers you can find around the area.
Eat Giant Donuts
Best donuts that you can get in Oakley
Eat Sabrina's Pizzeria
Has the atmosphere of pizzeria/sports bar, is a little more expensive than most places but the quality is one of the best around
Sleep
Go next
Buses go to Brentwood, Antioch, Pittsburg, Bay Point and Pittsburg/ Bay Point Bart. Trains from there go directly to Concord, Walnut Creek, Laffayete, Orinda, Oakland, San Francisco and Daly City.
Nearby
Brentwood
City / town · 14 listings · 5 mi away
Antioch
City / town · 32 listings · 5 mi away
Pittsburg
City / town · 40 listings · 10 mi away
Rio Vista
City / town · 8 listings · 12 mi away
Isleton
City / town · 5 listings · 13 mi away
Clayton
City / town · 4 listings · 13 mi away
Mount Diablo State Park
Park · 9 listings · 14 mi away
Concord
City / town · 30 listings · 16 mi away
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