Trying to find the perfect Oakland team-building activity to do with coworkers? Well, look no further! Whether you enjoy exploring new things, getting creative, or pushing your comfort zones, there’s always a great experience to discover in the Bay Area. Here are 9 exciting ideas for team building right here in Oakland.

Admit it: you’ve always wanted to ride a Segway. This is your chance! Grab a group of friends and take a 2-hour Segway tour through the beautiful forests of Redwood Regional Park for some spectacular sightseeing with Segway Off-Road. Each rider will be able to put their balance and steering skills to the test while enjoying the gorgeous views of the Oakland skyline.

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Looking for some new scenery and an opportunity to relax? Hop on a yacht and take a tour of San Francisco Bay with Passage Nautical ! Whether you’re a sunset person or you love full-day trips, you can enjoy the stunning, picturesque views of the Oakland area on water with your favorite people.

Nothing is more rewarding than working together with family or friends to support a great cause. Give back to the community by volunteering at the Alameda County Community Food Bank ! Volunteers are shown how to sort and pack to help make sure that people who need it most have access to healthy food. Plus, you’ll be helping an organization that we love and donate $1 from every food tour guest’s ticket to.

What is visiting Oakland without a tasty bite to eat? Local Food Adventures will take you on a tour to some of the treasured local restaurants and shops that the area has to offer. Not only will you have a blast trying delicious foods, you’ll also learn about the process behind the finished goods. Whether you’re a foodie or not, this activity is one everyone can enjoy with family and friends. We actually offer a range a different East Bay food tours , including a SF to Oakland tour and an Ice Cream tour. Click the link for more information.

Get your team fired up with some glass-fusing! Creatives of all ages and abilities are welcome at The Crucible. The workshop teaches new skills required for glass-fusing and at the end of the day, everyone will have a piece that they will be proud to take home with them. The Crucible offers a wide variety of other hands-on craft workshops so even if glass-fusing isn’t for you, you’re sure to find an option that excites.

Photo Credit: Wine & Design – Jack London Square, Oakland, CA

Find your inner Van Gogh while also enjoying a glass of merlot. (Did you catch the rhyme there?) Everyone on your team will enjoy getting their creative juices flowing just like the wine being poured during a private painting team-building party at Wine and Design in Jack London Square. 

Feeling like getting creative and a little bit messy? Merritt Ceramics offers the perfect opportunity to sink your hands into some clay. After a brief lesson on basic techniques, participants begin sculpting using their own unique abilities to create a one-of-a-kind work of art. 

The challenge is simple: escape the room in an hour. The process to get there? Not so easy. Teamwork and cooperation are key to finding the clues and solving the puzzles that your team needs to get out. With four different room options, Escape Oakland provides the ultimate team-building challenge.

If you love competition, adventure, and lots of activity, a scavenger hunt all around the city may be just the thing for you. Escape Oakland creates an exciting challenge in which you and your teammates must race to find and solve a series of clues that lead you from place to place, and eventually to the finish line. The scavenger hunt works your mind, body, and team-building skills all at once!

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