Courtyard Oakland Downtown - 988 Broadway Oakland, CA 94607 – 510-625-8282 – http://www.Marriott.com/OAKCD

Jack London Square Jack London Square identifies Oakland as a Seaport and has helped link agriculture and shipping into what it is today. It is named after a boy whose adventures as an oyster pirate and sailor inspired him to write of his adventures, which turned into world-renowned books. Whether you would like to explore the bay and take a ferry ride, or sip a cup of coffee at one of the local coffee shops, there is a variety of things to do while visiting Jack London Square. The adventure would not be complete without stopping by FDR’s Floating White House and the Lightship relief museums. Over 5 million dollars has been spent to restore this floating wonder that Franklin Delano Roosevelt led the United States through the great depression. While visiting the Lightship Relief you will witness what was necessary to help navigate ships through some of these crucial points in history. Join one of the 7,000 people in jack London Square who pick up the freshest fruits and vegetables at the farmers market and see what talents of every day people bring to the Artisan markets on Sundays. The port is still used today to transport the freshest produce for the farmers market. Shopping is also a popular activity at Jack London Square with an assortment of shops with all the latest trends. You will be entertained all throughout the night if you stop by Yoshi’s to enjoy some of the finest live jazz music. There is so much to do it is almost essential to stay the whole weekend. Jack London Square is a place that helps to keep the memories alive while celebrating a unique part of America’s maritime history. For more information on Jack London Square visit: http://www.jacklondonsquare.com or call: 1-866-295-9853