Love Oakland? Spend. Stay. Love. All Season Long

The Spend. Stay. Love. Oakland holiday season campaign encourages Oakland residents and visitors to put their money where their hearts are by shopping locally. This theme aims to capture the immense pride and affinity residents have for Oakland. This holiday season remember to shop local, both online and in-person.

Whether you’re just starting or nearly done, purchase your holiday gifts locally to support the independent businesses that make Oakland a special place to live and shop.

Local businesses create a shopping experience unique to Oakland and capture the spirit and reflect the diversity of our community. You will enjoy a more relaxed and inspired shopping experience while bolstering Oakland’s economy.

VisitOakland.com/SpendStayLove is packed with merchant district directories, online shopping options, festive events, information on restaurants and more.

Shoppers are encouraged to safely explore Oakland’s shopping districts and discover the unique gift items offered by local retailers.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, more Oakland retailers are offering online shopping with delivery, shipping or curbside pickup options.

And local event organizers have found creative ways to hold festive online events and marketplaces. This means, Oaklanders have many options on where to spend their dollars locally, whether in-person or online.

Check the VisitOakland.com/ SpendStayLove website throughout the holiday season as information is continuously updated.

Links to various online small business directories created by local chambers of commerce and merchant groups help Oaklanders find the boutiques, shops and makers offering one-of-a-kind holiday gifts.

To encourage turn-over of parking spots to better ensure availability for shoppers, both on-street and in offstreet garages and lots, the City will maintain standard parking rates at all street meters and in City-owned garages and lots.

Shoppers are reminded that parking at street meters and in metered City parking lots is free on Sundays yearround. Time limits still apply.

Why Shopping Locally is Important By choosing to shop at local businesses—whether online or inperson, you will enjoy a more distinctive experience and help support Oakland businesses.

Many Oakland merchants have been severely impacted by state and county shelter-in-place orders. To help preserve the small, independent businesses that contribute to Oakland’s unique character, please remember to support local merchants when possible.

Shopping locally also helps provide jobs for your neighbors and generates sales tax revenue for the City. Consider the many social and economic benefits of shopping local as you complete your gift purchases.

Shop Safely

If you shop in-person, please follow the following safety tips to help keep our community healthy.

• Stay home if you're sick or have symptoms of COVID-19

• Wear a face covering when you leave your home

• Practice physical distancing -stay at least 6 feet away from others

• Use hand sanitizers as you enter and leave stores

• Only touch products you plan to purchase, if possible

• If possible, use touchless payment options now in place at many retailers

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds

Holiday Partnership

The Spend. Stay. Love. Oakland holiday season promotion is a partnership between the City of Oakland and Visit Oakland.