Oakland

A cannabis-infused Oakland Style adventure

oakland style craft cocktail

Oakland is a destination on the rise. The Michelin Guide recently recognized the extraordinary culinary scene in Oakland. Sunset Magazine invited its readers to visit Oakland and eat their way around the world in a single stop.

Oakland culture and what it creates is a unique expression of outstanding diversity. Over 125 languages are spoken in Oakland, and the city is a melting pot of creativity and cross-cultural influence, resulting in a unique and vibrant expression all its own. The raw creative energy of Oak Town translates to brave innovation at the intersection of cuisine, the arts, fashion, and cannabis.

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October 18-22nd,  the much anticipated Oakland Style goes live. Billed as Oakland’s version of NY Fashion Week, Oakland Style is a five-day celebration that includes over 55 different sensory-rich immersive experiences and activities throughout the five days. 

oakland style fashion show
Oakland Style is the Bay Area’s answer to NY Fashion Week. Photo: Juan Camero / Oakland Style

The High on Oakland Style goody bag unboxing experience along the Oakland Cannabis Trail is the cannabis-themed experience offering. High on Oakland Style goody bags feature a suite of hyper-local Oakland cannabis brands, craft, culture, and innovation.

Here are three tips for fun and fulfilling cannabis-infused Oakland Style week:

Make it a Getaway. Oakland Style is a Five-Day Series of over fifty-five immersive sensory experiences that any cannabis-infused adventure seeker will love.  Pick one or two anchor events and plan out a two-day travel itinerary.

Put the High on Oakland Style goody bag at the top of your list. On your day of arrival, prior to checking into your hotel, stop by any one of the four participating cannabis shops and pick up your High on Oakland Style cannabis goody bag to compliment your trip.  While supplies last, High on Oakland Style goody bags are available Rootd in the 510, Oakanna near Lake Merritt, Blunts & Moore, and Harborside.

Set aside a couple of hours in nature. After all, you are on the sunny side of the bay. Lake Merritt is an excellent atmosphere to relax.  An elevated late-morning picnic brunch lakeside is a worthy endeavor. Consider renting a boat and getting some time on the water. Enjoy the sunshine on the lake.

This article was submitted by a guest contributor to GreenState. The author is solely responsible for the content.

brian applegarth

is a cannabis travel writer and innovator with a passion for transformative experiences and cultural heritage. He has written for San Francisco Travel, Visit Oakland, Local Getaways, Skunk Magazine, Visit Greater Palm Springs, Visit Mendocino County, and others. He has been quoted in Forbes, The Washington Post, Smart Meetings, Travel Weekly and elsewhere, and his award-winning cannabis travel work has been featured on NPR, CBS, NBC, and The New York Times. Brian is the founder of the Cannabis Travel Association and the co-founder of the CA State Fair Cannabis Awards & Exhibit. He is a consultant to the travel and cannabis industries and a certified cannabis sommelier Ganjier. Brianapplegarth.com IG - @theganjatraveler