Visit Oakland Temple Hill

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

All are welcome to come to Temple Hill and the Visitors’ Center with or without an appointment. For virtual tours, booking a tour online is required. 

Join the Temple Hill Symphony Orchestra in “A Galaxy Far, Far Away”!  Come hear John Williams’s epic score for Star Wars, plus the music that inspired it!  Wear your best Star Wars gear and participate in our costume contest!  Enjoy a reception after the concert with costumed members of the 501st!  Performances are Friday, October 10th, 2025, at 7:30 PM and Saturday, October 11th, 2025, at 7:00 PM in the Oakland Temple Hill Auditorium.

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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.

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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.