Visit the Oakland Temple

Experience moments of peace and reflection at the Oakland Temple. Enjoy the tranquil fountains, beautiful flowers, and stunning sunsets. Visit the grounds together with family and friends.

Events

Preview for Documentary Film about Betty Reid Soskin

Join us in the Temple Hill Auditorium on July 26 at 1:00 PM for this pre-release documentary screening about iconic National Park Ranger Betty Reid Soskin, her hidden life as a singer/songwriter and a civil rights pioneer in California. The film will explore little known aspects of Betty’s personal story in her 103 years of life to date, and her journey to re-explore her autobiographical music sixty years later. Tickets are required and free. Reserve tickets today!

Events at Temple Hill

Family History

Oakland FamilySearch Center

The Oakland FamilySearch Center is a free community resource to the Bay Area and everyone is welcome to come and use it.

The best part of this service are the well-trained, kind, and helpful volunteers who are eager to assist you in achieving your family history goals.

17,509,781+

Members Worldwide

35,284+

Congregations

202+

Operating Temples

109,439+

Total Volunteer Missionaries

Oakland Temple

The Oakland Temple is the 15th constructed and 13th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It stands prominently on top of Temple Hill and shines brightly upon the whole face of Oakland. The Oakland Temple is considered a beacon of hope to the whole Bay Area.

Visitors from all over the world come to this sacred site for its beauty and religious significance. Members of the Church gather inside the temple for sacred religious ceremonies that bring them closer to God, while tourists come to view the temple grounds and enjoy the Visitors’ Center. There is something for everyone at the Oakland Temple.

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