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Moving to Oakland, CA?
Looking for a place to soak up the California sunshine? Look no further than Oakland, CA! Oakland is blessed with 260 sunny days a year, so be sure and pack those sunglasses when you move! There are many great reasons why moving to Oakland is the perfect idea for you and your family. Let’s explore Oakland.
Population. Oakland is the 47th largest city in the US, with 390,724 residents. They will be excited to add you to that number!
Great area. Oakland has over 50 different neighborhoods, so you are sure to find the one that fits your needs. Oakland was ranked the 10th most walkable city, so you will have an easy time getting around. Oakland is close to other great California towns such as Alameda, Richmond, and it is just across the bridge from San Francisco, meaning you can take advantage of all that those cities offer as well.
City around a city. Oakland is unique in that it completely encompasses another city! Piedmont is an independent city that is completely surrounded by Oakland.
Weather. Oakland has great weather! After moving to Oakland, you will experience dry, warm summers and winters that are mild and wet. Oakland has weather typical to other coastal California towns, such as San Francisco or San Jose. It does have some early morning fog, but the fog burns off quickly once the sun rises.
Art and culture. Oakland is packed with art spaces and performance venues. If you crave art and culture, you will be right at home in Oakland! The city boasts the highest concentration of artists per capita! There are numerous annual cultural events celebrating music, art, different cultures, food, and more!
Sports. Sports lovers will really enjoy living in Oakland. You can be active in the city’s parks, or you can watch the professionals play. The Oakland A’s (baseball), Oakland Raiders (football), and the Golden State Warriors (basketball) are all located in town!
Education. If you are moving to Oakland with children, they will fit in at the Oakland Unified School District. There are 59 elementary schools, 25 middle schools, 19 high schools, nine alternative schools, and four adult education centers in the district. There are also 25 charter schools and numerous private and parochial schools to choose from as well.
Moving to Oakland – how to get there?
As you prepare to move to Oakland, get a free moving quote to see how you can move to Oakland the easy way – the U-Pack way! U-Pack is a great moving option that works like this:
- We bring you a moving trailer or moving container to your house.
- You pack and load it.
- We deliver it to your door in Oakland. You are free to travel to Oakland your way, without a bulky rental truck.
- You unload.
We can make moving to Oakland simple and affordable with U-Pack. Our rates are competitive with other self-moving services, but we do all the driving! Talk about stress-free!
Get a free moving quote to see how you can move to Oakland with U-Pack.
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| Station Address: | |
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| Address: |
4575 Tidewater Ave Oakland, CA 94601 United States |
| Mailing Address: |
4575 Tidewater Ave Oakland, CA 94601 United States |
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| Customer Service: | (510) 533-8575 |
| Fax: | (510) 533-3020 |
If we are not able to provide door-to-door delivery to your city near Oakland, CA, you can save money by loading or unloading at the ABF service center conveniently located in Oakland, CA. If you do not see the city you are moving to or from on the list below, call 800-240-7422 and a friendly, knowledgeable ABF U-Pack Moving Coordinator will gladly help.
| Upcoming Holidays Observed: |
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| Service may be curtailed. Contact local service center for details. |
| Monday, 5/27/2013 |
| Thursday, 7/4/2013 |
| Monday, 9/2/2013 |
